Santorum Says Romney Can’t Close ‘Deal’ With Republicans
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The Republican presidential candidates snacked on hickory-smoked ribs, used grits as a campaign prop and joked about shooting rifles with a comedian famous for “redneck” humor as they made a final push for victories in two Deep South primaries.
On the eve of contests in Mississippi and Alabama, Mitt Romney sought to solidify his front-runner status with folksy appeals to Southern voters. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich each sought to present himself as the fiercest opponent to President Barack Obama in the close, three-way race for the nomination.