S.C. GOP primary: Surging Gingrich, sagging Romney?

S.C. GOP primary: Surging Gingrich, sagging Romney?

By KASIE HUNT
Associated Press

Published Jan 21, 2012 07:09AM MDT

GREENVILLE, S.C. • Preparing for the long haul, Mitt Romney said Saturday’s South Carolina presidential contest “could be real close” and he agreed to two more debates with his rivals ahead of the Florida primary.
In the face of questions about releasing his tax returns and struggling with a renewed threat from Newt Gingrich, Romney lashed out at the former speaker, calling on the former House speaker to better explain his contractual ties to Freddie Mac, the quasi-government mortgage company. G...

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