Politics & Government

Iowa GOP Releases Straw Poll Speaking Schedule

Candidates who reserved space are allowed 15 minutes of stage time.

From the Iowa GOP

DES MOINES- The Iowa GOP today released the approximate speaking schedule for the Iowa Straw Poll program set to take place at noon Saturday.

Each candidate will have 15 minutes on the stage including introductions and music. Only candidates who reserved space are provided the opportunity speak during the program.  The speaking order below includes candidates and elected leaders and does not represent a comprehensive breakdown of the program. 

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Iowa Straw Poll Speaking Schedule:
Noon- Program Begins
12:15- Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn delivers remarks
12:20- Governor Terry Branstad delivers remarks
12:30- Chairman Strawn welcomes all candidates on stage
12:40- Senator Rick Santorum delivers remarks
1:00- Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds delivers remarks
1:15- Congressman Ron Paul delivers remarks
1:40- Congressman Steve King delivers remarks
1:50- Governor Tim Pawlenty delivers remarks
2:10- Senator Chuck Grassley delivers remarks
2:20- Congresswoman Michele Bachmann delivers remarks
2:40- Congressman Tom Latham delivers remarks
2:50- Congressman Thaddeus McCotter delivers remarks
3:15- Herman Cain delivers remarks

Straw Poll voting closes at 4 p.m. Chairman Matt Strawn will deliver the Straw Poll results on stage immediately after they’ve been tabulated.    

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