John McCain campaign manager Rick Davis released this statement in response to McCain’s de minimis showing in the Ames Straw Poll:

“Over the past eight months John McCain has met with Iowans across the state, built a broad base of support, and demonstrated why he is the most prepared candidate to lead America from day one.

“We are fully committed to competing successfully in the Iowa caucuses, and we look forward to continuing to campaign aggressively in the Hawkeye State.”