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Updated: August 13, 2011 | 8:45 p.m.
August 13, 2011 | 12:07 p.m.

Stan DeHaan of Orange City, Iowa, plays the part of President Abraham Lincoln at the AARP tent outside the Hilton Coliseum, where Iowans will vote in the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday. (PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES)

Here's a look at the carnival-like atmosphere that has emerged around the Iowa State University campus as Iowa Republicans headed to the (straw) polls in Ames on Saturday. One straw poll-goers even dressed like Abraham Lincoln. The event is a fundraiser for the Iowa Republican party and is considered an early test for a candidate ahead of the Iowa Caucuses, in January.

Iowa Straw Poll

<p>Stan DeHaan of Orange City, Iowa, plays the part of President Abraham Lincoln at the AARP tent outside the Hilton Coliseum, where Iowans will vote in the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Rep. <strong>Michele Bachmann</strong>, R-Minn., greets her supporters after winning the Iowa Straw Poll.</p> - CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

<p>William Temple of Brunswick, Ga., dresses in American Revolutionary clothing and carries a "Don't Tread On Me" flag while marching with supporters of Rep. <strong>Michele Bachmann</strong>, R-Minn., outside the Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa, where Iowans will vote in the Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

<p>A supporter of Republican presidential candidate and Texas congressman <strong>Ron Paul</strong> sorts through buttons at his booth for the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: SCOTT OLSON/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Supporters of Republican presidential candidate and Texas congressman <strong>Ron Paul</strong> help to set up Paul's display at the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: SCOTT OLSON/GETTY IMAGES

<p>A tip jar sits sits on an ice cream truck at the display of Republican presidential candidate and Michigan Congressman <strong>Thaddeus McCotter</strong> at the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa.</p> - PHOTO: SCOTT OLSON/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Volunteers for former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty gather outside the Hilton Coliseum, where Iowans will vote in the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Josh Mechaelsen helps to set up the display of Republican presidential candidate and former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania at the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: SCOTT OLSON/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Rep. <strong>Ron Paul</strong>, R-Texas, speaks at the Iowa Straw Poll.</p> - SCOTT OLSON/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Voters line up outside the Hilton Coliseum to vote in the Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Voters line up outside the Hilton Coliseum to vote in the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa.</p> - PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks in the Strong America Now tent outside the Hilton Coliseum, where Iowans will vote in the Iowa Straw Poll in Ames, Iowa.</p> - PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania talks with a reporters while walking with his wife Karen Santorum outside the Hilton Coliseum, where Iowans will vote in the Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Republican presidential candidate Rep. <strong>Ron Paul</strong>, R-Texas, heads to a television interview outside the Hilton Coliseum, where Iowans will vote in the Iowa Straw Poll at Iowa State University on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Republican presidential candidate and former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty speaks to his supporters at the Iowa Straw Poll on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: SCOTT OLSON/GETTY IMAGES

<p>Republican presidential candidate and businessman Herman Cain speaks at the Iowa Straw Poll.</p> - SCOTT OLSON/GETTY IMAGES

<p>From left, Republican presidential candidates former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., Rep. <strong>Ron Paul</strong>, R-Texas, Rep. <strong>Thaddeus McCotter</strong>, R-Mich., businessman Herman Cain, and Rep. <strong>Michele Bachmann</strong>, R-Minn., stand together for a photograph during the Iowa Straw Poll in the Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State University on Saturday.</p> - PHOTO: CHIP SOMODEVILLA/GETTY IMAGES

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