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Ted Cruz at Iowa state fair August 21, 2015.

Exclusive – Ted Cruz Praises Father’s Evangelical Outreach

While Rafael Cruz’s outreach to the evangelical community may not be a “secret weapon,” his solid reputation and enthusiastic support for his son’s presidential campaign is a significant asset that none of the other GOP presidential contenders can match, especially here in Iowa where evangelical voters are so important in the GOP caucuses.

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Iowa GOP Votes to Cancel Straw Poll

The Iowa Straw Poll had been a popular event for Republican activists in Iowa since 1979. It features music, food, and a fair-like atmosphere. It was a major fundraiser for the state Republican party, which would sell thousands of tickets, and a chance for presidential candidates to establish themselves as early frontrunners or for underdogs to gain traction.

Republican Presidential Hopefuls Attends Sen. Joni Ernst's Inaugural Roast And Ride Event

Scott Walker Stole Headlines In Iowa; Dr. Carson Had The Crowd

At a weekend event in the first-in-the-nation caucus state of Iowa, Dr. Ben Carson seemed to draw the biggest crowd of reporters and supporters. When asked what he plans to do to continue to rise in the polls, Carson told Breitbart News, “Be myself and if people like that, I’ll rise – and if they don’t I’ll fall.”