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who are expected to make up a substantial portion of those voting in the Democratic primary tonight. McCain leads Mitt Romney 31% - 24%.  Mike Huckabee and Rudy Giuliani are neck and neck for third place. As I’ve mentioned, McCain and Obama are fighting amongst that same pool of independent voters.  They appear to be gravitating towards Obama, but that may change if it appears McCain is vulnerable once the entrance polls are released. Romney says he’s confident he’ll win today.

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Both John McCain and Mitt Romney campaigned in Nashua today. (AP) ►AP: Romney closes his NH campaign with victory prediction ►AP: Tim Robbins stumps for Edwards, says celebrities get too much press ►Politico.com: Independents are splitting between Obama and McCain ►UNH/WMUR (weekend polling): Obama up 9 on Clinton, is likely winner ►UNH/WMUR (weekend polling): McCain 33, Romney 27; race still in doubt ►AP: Friends and foes surround Giuliani in Gate City

Posted by paulman 18 minutes ago (http://www.politico.com) View profile Category: General Political News Independents are likely to play a pivotal role in the outcome of the nation’s first primary. read more » Propose An Amendment