Mitt's Zenith

Ames Republican Straw Poll Results:

1. Mitt Romney - 31.6%
2. Mike Huckabee - 18.1%
3. Sam Brownback - 15.3%
4. Tom Tancredo - 13.7%
5. Ron Paul - 9.1%
6. Tommy Thompson - 7.3%
7. Fred Thompson - 1.4%
8. Rudy Giuliani - 1.3%
9. Duncan Hunter - 1.2%
10. John McCain - 0.7%
11. John Cox - 0.3%

Mr. Romney's plurality cost him about $450 per vote. Mr. Huckabee's performance was far more impressive considering his paltry financial support. He's reported $1.3 Million through the first two quarters, which is less than Mr. Romney spent on this singular event (estimated at about $2 Million).

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