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New poll has Gingrich leading Romney in S.C.

January 19, 2012
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Rasmussen Reports' latest poll, to be released just minutes from now, shows Newt Gingrich taking the lead in South Carolina.

The poll has Newt Gingrich leading Mitt Romney by two points. It's not a significant lead, but Rasmussen's polling from before Monday's debate showed Romney leading Gingrich, 35 to 21 percent. The full topline result:

Gingrich......33%
Romney......31%
Paul............15%
Santorum....11%
Perry............2%
Other............1%
Not Sure.......6%

Also notice the clue as to why Rick Perry just dropped out.

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