In Iowa, Mitt Romney just squeaked by, winning the state’s caucus with an eight vote margin over former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum’s late in the game surge from behind. But New Hampshire is a different ballgame. Romney, former Governor of neighboring Massachusetts has had a near hometown advantage in the Granite State. He has been leading in the polls for weeks and is not letting up heading into tomorrow’s primary vote. But being in the lead also means that you are the main target for everyone behind you, as was evident in the two nationally televised debates this weekend. Anna Sale, reporter for WNYC’s politics website It’s A Free Country, has more on what to expect in New Hampshire.
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