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Cain upsets Perry in Florida Republican straw poll

Cain upsets Perry in Florida Republican straw poll

Former pizza executive Herman Cain surprised rival Rick Perry with an upset victory on Saturday in a Republican presidential straw poll in Florida, dealing a disappointing loss to the Texas governor two days after a shaky debate performance.

 

FirstRead: Paul wins RLC straw poll; Romney fades to fifth

FirstRead: Paul wins RLC straw poll; Romney fades to fifth

Ron Paul won the straw poll here overwhelmingly with 612 votes, drawing big boos and some quieter chants of "Ron Paul." Jon Huntsman finished a surprising second with 382 votes, despite being a late scratch because of a "bad cold." Michele Bachmann was third with 191 votes.

 

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