Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson Wins Republican Party Of Minnesota State Fair Straw Poll
Former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson won the Republican Party of Minnesota State Fair Straw Poll last evening with 1989 votes. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani placed second with 1272 votes. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney finished third with 876 votes.
"The enthusiasm demonstrated by individuals participating in our State Fair Straw Poll is encouraging," commented Republican Party of Minnesota Chairman Ron Carey. "National polls show Republicans on the rise. I am increasingly confident that Minnesota is ready to go 'Red' in 2008."
A full list of the votes is below:
Thompson 1989
Giuliani 1272
Romney 876
McCain 500
Paul 452
Huckabee 376
Gingrich 285
Hunter 137
Brownback 95
Tancredo 60
Cox 14
