It was Republican Day today at the Illinois State Fair and the Presidential straw poll results were announced by Illinois Republican Party Chairman, Andy McKenna, at 4:30, on the stage at the Director's Lawn. I'm not sure if it was the state party or one of the campaigns that provided the cold beer today, but it was a nice touch. Thanks.The Mitt Romney supporters and Ron Paul supporters were in attendance at the announcement of the straw poll results in the greatest numbers, judging by the signs carried by Paul's people, and the "Time For Change" signs and t-shirts worn by the Romney folks. I saw only one "I'm with Fred" sign, but Thompson still took second place a percentage point ahead of Ron Paul.
Mitt Romney had a big win here in Illinois, with more votes than Ron Paul and Fred Thompson combined. Mitt's son, Craig Romney, was warmly welcomed onstage after the results announcement, and he graciously thanked everyone for participating.
McCain was run over somewhere in the "middle of the road," but still finished well ahead of the most conservative candidate, Duncan Hunter, and getting the same percentage as Huckabee and Brownback combined.
Rudy, the liberal republican, (little L and little R) came in 4th.
Tom Tancredo finished up in the rear of the pack with less than one percent.
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