Posts Tagged ‘2012 Caucuses’
 

 
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Herman Cain Only Has Himself to Blame

Two weeks ago, I wrote an article that asked whether we really knew who Herman Cain was.  The focus of that article was Cain’s confusing answers on the abortion issue.  It also pointed out that it’s not just the question ...
by Craig Robinson

 
 
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The Five That Could Win The Iowa Caucuses

With the straw poll in Ames now in the rear view mirror, the presidential campaign in Iowa is entering a new stage. Looking back, Ames seems like it was the first round of the NFL playoffs. A few candidates, Rick Perry and Mitt...
by Craig Robinson

 
 
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August Surprise? Can Ron Paul Win the Iowa Straw Poll?

Accurately predicting what will happen at the Ames Straw Poll is much more difficult than predicting the outcome of a traditional primary or general election contest.  My opinions on how each candidate will perform change all ...
by Craig Robinson

 

 
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Perry’s South Carolina Announcement Is A Slap In the Face to Iowa Republicans

Texas Governor Rick Perry’s decision to announce his candidacy in South Carolina at the same time the Iowa Straw Poll is taking place in Ames is not only a slap in the face to Republican voters in Iowa, but it also is disresp...
by Craig Robinson

 
 
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A Third Place Finish for Cain Might Be Difficult to Achieve

Herman Cain began introducing himself to Iowa Republicans just over a year ago. Most candidates who have never held public office struggle to gain acceptance with activists, let alone the traditional media, but that was not the...
by Craig Robinson