Paul Ryan Wins Straw Poll

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) April 25, 2010 -- The Independence Hall Tea Party PAC announced, today, that Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI) has won the Presidential Straw Poll conducted at its Tri-State "Take Back Congress" Tea Party last weekend (April 17).

"We were very surprised that Rep. Ryan finished on top,'' said Organizer, Teri Adams. "And while former Governors Sarah Palin and Mitt Romney did well, we were also surprised that former Senator Rick Santorum placed among the top five."

Out of nearly 500 votes cast, here's the complete breakdown:

Paul Ryan -- 76 votes, 15.2 %

Sarah Palin -- 64 votes, 12.8 %

Mitt Romney -- 55 votes, 11 %

Newt Gingrich -- 40 votes, 8 %

Rick Santorum -- 39 votes, 7.8 %

Ron Paul -- 30 votes, 6 %

Mike Huckabee -- 28 votes, 5.6 %

General David Petraeus -- 23 votes, 4.6 %

Tim Pawlenty -- 22 votes, 4.4 %

Bobby Jindal -- 21 votes, 4.2 %

Mike Pence -- 20 votes, 4 %

Mitch Daniels -- 15 votes, 3 %

Rudy Giuliani -- 15 votes, 3 %

Other GOP candidates receiving votes included: Jim Thune, Haley Barbour, Michelle Bachman, Jim DeMint, Eric Cantor, and Marco Rubio.

"Despite the unpleasant weather, over a thousand people attended our April 17th Tri-State Take Back Congress Tea Party," said Ms. Adams. "We wish to thank those who participated in our Presidential Straw Poll and all who attended our event."

Palin     Paul Ryan     Romney