Brownback Pleased (more like relieved)
It may be correct to say ’strong’ showing. But is would be more precise to say stronger than expected. Without a top three finish for Brownback, or just about anyone, it would signal the finish. So in campaign terms the description is understandable. It was just not real accurate. Huckabee’s is even better in describing results of his campaign at the Iowa Straw Poll.
Stanford Matthews
MoreWhat.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2007
Contact: John Rankin
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Brownback Pleased with Strong Showing in Ames
AMES, Iowa – U.S. Senator Sam Brownback, Republican candidate for president, today spoke to supporters at the conclusion of the Ames Straw Poll.
“Today we leave Ames with a ticket to the Iowa caucuses,” said Brownback. “Given that we were outspent by more than 10 to 1 and faced a multi-million dollar advertising blitz, we built a great foundation as we head into the caucuses.”
The Brownback campaign received 2,192 votes and spent approximately $325,000 on the Straw Poll.
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