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Super Tuesday: Republicans in multi-state showdown Super Tuesday: Republicans in multi-state showdown
(40 minutes later)
Voters in 10 US states are set to pick a Republican presidential candidate, as the rollercoaster race reaches a potentially decisive moment.Voters in 10 US states are set to pick a Republican presidential candidate, as the rollercoaster race reaches a potentially decisive moment.
Super Tuesday sees contests in Ohio, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Oklahoma, Idaho, North Dakota and Alaska.Super Tuesday sees contests in Ohio, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Oklahoma, Idaho, North Dakota and Alaska.
Ohio, too close to call between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, will be the most closely watched battleground.Ohio, too close to call between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, will be the most closely watched battleground.
The eventual nominee will challenge Barack Obama in November's election. The eventual nominee challenges Barack Obama in November's general election.
Front-runner Mr Romney, a former Massachusetts governor and private equity tycoon, has been riding a wave of momentum after four consecutive poll wins.Front-runner Mr Romney, a former Massachusetts governor and private equity tycoon, has been riding a wave of momentum after four consecutive poll wins.
'David and Goliath''David and Goliath'
But former Pennsylvania Senator Santorum - who bills himself as the true conservative in the race and a candidate who can win over blue-collar voters - is hoping to halt his rival's winning streak.But former Pennsylvania Senator Santorum - who bills himself as the true conservative in the race and a candidate who can win over blue-collar voters - is hoping to halt his rival's winning streak.
Super Tuesday states Super Tuesday states
Pick a state to read about the local primary racePick a state to read about the local primary race
  • Alaska

    24 delegates

    The home state of 2008 Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, Alaska is seen as a potential first win for Ron Paul. The libertarian was in Alaska at the weekend, making him the only candidate to travel there. But Mrs Palin, the former governor, still commands significant influence among the Republican base, and has veered close to endorsing Mr Gingrich.
  • Georgia

    76 delegates

    Newt Gingrich's home state is seen as the former House speaker's last stand. He hopes to win big enough in the day's largest delegate haul to give his flagging campaign a needed boost
  • Alaska

    24 delegates

    The home state of 2008 Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, Alaska is seen as a potential first win for Ron Paul. The libertarian was in Alaska at the weekend, making him the only candidate to travel there. But Mrs Palin, the former governor, still commands significant influence among the Republican base, and has veered close to endorsing Mr Gingrich.
  • Georgia

    76 delegates

    Newt Gingrich's home state is seen as the former House speaker's last stand. He hopes to win big enough in the day's largest delegate haul to give his flagging campaign a needed boost