Linn County caucus turnout splits Romney Paul edge over Santorum
In Linn County Iowa last night voters backed Mitt Romney 43 to 42 for Ron Paul with Santorum close behind. Two UNI freshmen and other locals described choosing between Romney and Paul while some were turned away at doors and others urged by surrogate speakers. Precinct 23 proved Romney’s stronghold as supporters cited defeating Obama as a priority.
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Thomas Frieden
University of Northern Iowa
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Mitt Romney
Frieden
Texas
Ron Paul
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Brown
Linn County
Jim Justice
Kennedy High School
Obama
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Ted
Stacie Carlson
Rick Santorum
Ted Carlson
Robin Werling
Werling
Big crowd strains seating at Erskine Elementary caucus
At Erskine Elementary in Cedar Rapids a large turnout delayed the caucus nearly 30 minutes as chairs and benches were added. Attendees included observers and locals like Ryan Brown 19 home on break from a New York film internship who said they oppose a candidate. Gene Smith 74 joined with a similar view.
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GOP primary calendar and convention notes
The report lists the GOP presidential contest schedule from January through August including New Hampshire South Carolina Florida Nevada Maine Colorado Minnesota Arizona Michigan and more, plus the August Republican National Convention. It includes quotes from Santorum and notes on Newt Gingrich as a past favorite. Reporters Gravelle Smith and Hadish contributed.
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Iowa caucus veterans say they did their job
After a close Iowa caucus night Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney led while Ron Paul followed. Analysts note Santorum’s late surge, Romney’s strong organization, and Paul’s heavier effort than in 2008. They warn Iowa’s gatekeeper role remains crucial as candidates plot New Hampshire moves.
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City Times
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