Now these people really wanted to vote!

First straw poll in Illinois


By Kim Carollo
Posted: Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 4:58 PM

Last week's Iowa straw poll got a lot of national attention -- historically it's known to be something that could make or break a presidential candidate.
On Thursday, Illinois got in on the action, with its first-ever straw poll.

The polls were open at the state fair, and voters chose a candidate for president.

But it's not Election Day -- its the first straw poll in Illinois.

"You felt the enthusiasm in that room -- here it is, it was pouring rain at the time, and people were literally standing in the rain waiting to vote,â€