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Monday, August 13, 2007 12:00 AM

From tears to cheers: Huckabee's surprise second in Iowa

Mitt Romney's victory in the GOP's Iowa straw poll was a foregone conclusion, but Mike Huckabee's runner-up finish gives his campaign new momentum.
By Michael Scherer

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  • Sunday, August 12, 2007 07:20 PM

    My favorite line....

    "Not only did many of the top Republican contenders not compete, but the turnout dropped considerably, from 23,685 votes cast in 1999 to just 14,302 votes on Saturday."

    —r1chard3 Read r1chard3's other letters

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