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Should the Iowa straw poll have the power to make or break candidates so early in the process?

The fortunes of Republican presidential candidates, including Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann, could take a dramatic turn in this Saturday's Iowa straw poll. Today's Question: Should Iowa have the power to make or break candidates so early in the process?

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