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RandySF

(86,396 posts) Tue Jan 31, 2012, 12:07 PM Jan 2012

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Iowa GOP Chair Expected To Step Down After Iowa Vote Count Errors [View all]

Iowa GOP Chair Matt Strawn is expected to step down shortly, reports NBC. Not only did the Iowa Republican Party announce the wrong winner on Caucus night, but 8 final precinct numbers also went missing, making the exact outcome of the Iowa caucuses still unknown.

NBC notes that the exact timing and reason for Strawn’s resignation are unknown.

Update: Strawn has announced his resignation will take effect on February 11.

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/updates/4907

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Iowa GOP Chair Expected To Step Down After Iowa Vote Count Errors [View all] RandySF Jan 2012 OP

Soon to be appointed as Election Supervisor for November voting... rfranklin Jan 2012 #1

"Vote count errors, missing precincts..." Ok someone has resigned. Nothing to see here anymore, yellowcanine Jan 2012 #2

The Iowa Repuke Sec. of State INSISTS they're going about the new voter ID laws "the right way"! bullwinkle428 Jan 2012 #3

Iowa may be the next "Florida 2000 or Ohio 2004" BumRushDaShow Jan 2012 #4

Are any of the Ron Paul supporters crying foul? bklyncowgirl Jan 2012 #5

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