Washington Week with The Atlantic

From the Vault: August 20, 1999

Season 2011 Episode 2290 | 6m 22s

After Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) won the Ames Straw Poll this past Saturday, we look back into our vault and examine the 1999 straw poll won by George W. Bush. Michael Duff, Time Magazine, examines what it takes to win in Iowa. Also, a look at the early drug controversy in Bush's race for the White House.

Aired: 08/16/11

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