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January 29, 2008

McCain, Romney neck-and-neck as Floridians head to the polls

Posted: January 29th, 2008 09:51 AM ET

The GOP candidates are in for a key test in Florida.

(CNN) - Republicans have battled fiercely for votes in Tuesday's critical Florida primary, as Democrats have largely ignored the state after national leadership said it would not seat Florida's delegates because of a squabble over scheduling.

Sen. John McCain of Arizona and former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts appear to be neck-and-neck in the Republican primary. If McCain wins in Florida, his status as the national front-runner will be cemented.

If Romney comes out on top, the battle for the GOP presidential nomination will be up in the air.

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Related: Watch Mary Snow's analysis of the GOP showdown

Filed under: Florida • John McCain • Mitt Romney

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news		January 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET Wrong caption under image of Republican candidates "Bill Clinton became visibly upset with a reporter Thursday." This probably relates to an article on Bill Clinton, days ago.

Anonymous		January 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET Wrong caption under image of Republican candidates "Bill Clinton became visibly upset with a reporter Thursday." This probably relates to an article on Bill Clinton, days ago

Daisy		January 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET Sarah? Your beliefs are definitely misguided. But hey I'll just blame you and people like you when the country gets even worse under Mccain or Romney or Huckabee.ronpaul2008.com

kay		January 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET I want them both. Romney for the economy. McCain for national defense. Wish they could get along and run together.

Mark, Tampa, FL		January 29th, 2008 9:57 am ET Romney will win. He's up in the two most recent polls. Real Republicans hate McCain for fighting for amnesty and against tax cuts, and that will come through today. Romney will emerge as the front-runner.

hope		January 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET there are other half population are man

Sarah		January 29th, 2008 9:55 am ET We need a nominee who has the bipartisan support and respect to unite a tremendously polarized nation. McCain '08!!!
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