It's State Fair Time In Iowa, Straw Poll Time Too

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August 12, 2011

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, left, listens to Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., center, and former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty during the Iowa GOP/Fox News Republican Presidential Debate. (AP)

The debate is over, now the republican presidential candidates turn their attention to this Saturday's straw poll in Iowa. Sarah Palin told supporters she'd be sampling some of the fare at the Iowa State Fair.

And what is Rick Perry doing? He wasn't at last night's debate, but the Texas governor's presence was felt.

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Guests:

O. Kay Henderson, blogger and news director, Radio Iowa
Evan Smith, founder and editor, Texas Tribune.

This segment aired on August 12, 2011.