Everyone knew it.  Especially Rudy, John and undeclared Fred! who will "visit" the state of Iowa AFTER the post-straw vote.

Maybe they will have hats-in-hands to apologize for NOT campaigning in this very important straw vote for candidates for the presidency. 

Why didn't these "front-runners" choose to campaign in Iowa?

One reason. And it's in this video. Here.

And no.  The Republican nomination will not be "given" to someone.  Candidates still have to earn the vote.  And that vote begins in Iowa.

Way to go, TEAM MITT!!