Iowa Kicks Off Straw Poll

Rumble

Updated Apr. 24, 2017 3:02PM EDT / Published Aug. 13, 2011 12:00PM EDT

Charles Dharapak / AP Photo

Thousands of Republicans flocked to Iowa Saturday as the Ames Straw Poll kicked off. Iowans will cast their vote for their top presidential contender as candidates try to win the first big test of the primary season. Past straw polls suggest it's not a strong predictor of the Iowa caucuses (Mitt Romney won the straw poll last time around, in 2007, but lost the caucuses to Mike Huckabee), but many candidates are still pouring resources into it. Texas Gov. Rick Perry announces his candidacy on the same day, and the "unaffiliated group" Americans for Rick Perry has organized an extensive write-in campaign.

Read it at USA Today

Trump OKs New Conditions for $175 Million Bond in Fraud Case

Trump’s attorneys agreed to five concessions demanded by the state.

Superfan Reveals Intricacies of Taylor Swift’s NYC Home

Tyler Conroy said he even got to use the star’s monochrome, TS embroidered hand towels.

‘Sorry for Having Great T*ts’: Sydney Sweeney Hits Back

Carol Baum had told an audience that Sweeney was overhyped, “isn’t pretty,” and “can’t act.”

Four Germans Arrested For Commemorating Hitler’s Birthday

One was seen giving a stiff-armed Nazi salute outside the home where Adolf Hitler was born.

Papua New Guinea PM Slams Biden’s Bizarre Cannibal Comment

Last week, Biden appeared to imply his uncle was eaten by cannibals after his plane went down over the country during World War II.

Columbia Goes Remote Over Safety Concerns After Gaza Protest

Columbia’s president said the change was intended to deescalate tensions and allow the university to address security concerns.

Jerry Seinfeld Reacts to ‘Curb,’ ‘Seinfeld’ Finale Backlash

“I don’t believe in regret,” the comedian said. “I think it’s arrogant to think you could have done something different.

‘Extremely Dangerous’ Russian Jamming Hit Flights: Report

Thousands of civilian airline flights are suspected of being affected.

Iowa Kicks Off Straw Poll

Charles Dharapak / AP Photo