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South Carolina picks presidents. This is held as a mantra, a source of pride throughout this 3rd primary from its politically proud denizens, recited in stump speeches by candidates and is also historically accurate. Every Republican presidential victor of this small state in the deep American south has ultimately won the party's nomination.

Dramatic narratives transpired in the days leading up to the vote on 21 January 2012. Two candidates suspended their campaigns: Jon...
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  • Republican Presidential candidate NEWT GINGRICH speaks to the media after participating in a Presidential Forum along with Rick Santorum at Byrnes High School. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • Republican Presidential candidate MITT ROMNEY holds a grassroots rally at The Hall at Senate's End. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul greets fans from his vehicle after holding a town hall meeting at the Holiday Inn in Rock Hill, South Carolina in advance of the primary on 21 January.

  • RICK PERRY held a town hall meeting at the VFW Post 10420 in advance of the South Carolina primary on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate RICK SANTORUM held a morning town hall at Tommy's Country Ham House. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • AMBER NORTH waives Ron Paul banners across the street from a Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum event at Crady's restaurant. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21.

  • A supporter of Rick Perry listens to him speak during a town hall meeting at the VFW Post 10420 in advance of the South Carolina primary on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate MITT ROMNEY signs autograph on a supporter's hand after holding a grassroots rally at Cherokee Trikes. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • Bennett Johnston, 1 year old, stis in his stroller after attending Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney rally at University of South Carolina Aiken with this mother. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • MARK BONNOITT, 15, waives a placard in support of Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum who hosted a meet and greet at Percy & Willies Restaurant. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • RON PAUL greets fans from his vehicle after holding a town hall meeting at the Holiday Inn in advance of the South Carolina primary on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate NEWT GINGRICH greets supporters at a morning town hall rally in Magnolia Hall. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate RICK PERRY speaks at the Personhood USA Presidential Forum. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • Ron Paul holds a rally at Palisades Hall. A presidential debate will be held tonight while the primary is on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate MITT ROMNEY speaks at a rally in the Harmon Tree Farm. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • GLENN DUKE (far right) of Little River, protests as part of the 'Occupy' movement outside the South Carolina Tea Party Convention. A presidential debate will be held tonight while the primary is on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate RICK PERRY embraces a supporter during a main street walk in Georgetown. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • Republican Presidential candidate MITT ROMNEY throws apples into the crowd after arriving to at a rally in the Harmon Tree Farm. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate NEWT GINGRICH arrives to speaks during the South Carolina Tea Party Convention. A presidential debate will be held tonight while the primary is on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate RON PAUL poses for pictures with supporters outside the backstage entrance to the Palisades Conference Center after holding a rally. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • Republican Presidential candidate RICK Santorum holds rally at Percy & Willes restaurant.. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21.

  • Republican Presidential candidate MITT ROMNEY speaks at a rally in the Harmon Tree Farm. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • A supporter helps the campaign bus of Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich turn around safely after a town hall rally in Dove Field. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • BETHANY KELLY, 2, and mother waive placards in support of Republican Presidential candidate RIck Santorum in advance of a morning town hall at Tommy's Country Ham House. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • Ron Paul holds a rally at Palisades Hall. A presidential debate will be held tonight while the primary is on 21 January.

  • NEWT GINGRICH holds a town hall meeting at Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse. A presidential debate will be held tonight while the primary is on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate RON PAUL confers with staff and wife Carol (pink) after delivering a speech at the Palisades Conference Center. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • Staff for Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich check the audio equipment before a morning town hall rally in the Magnolia Theater. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • The campaign bus of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney and a mascot from a nearby tire store are reflected at a storefront next door to Romney Greenville campaign headquarters during his morning visit on the day of the South Carolina primary.

  • Boys await Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney who held a grassroots rally at The Hall at Senate's End. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • Republican Presidential candidate RICK SANTORUM speaks at a rally in Captain Steve's Restaurant. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • BARBARA MARKS, from Nevada, a supporter of Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, attends a town hall rally in Dove Field. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • JON HUNTSMAN is dropping his US presidential bid and will endorse frontrunner Romney for the Republican nomination. The timing of the news was a shock, coming hours after Huntsman picked up a major newspaper endorsement in South Carolina, which votes this Saturday. All but sealing the deal for Romney.

  • JACOB BOWERS, 6, leans over hoping to get a glimpse of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney after he spoke at a rally in the Harmon Tree Farm. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • Supporters of Rick Perry listen to him speak during a town hall meeting at the VFW Post 10420 in advance of the South Carolina primary on 21 January.

  • Supporters of Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich take shelter during a downpour using a campaign placard as they wait outside hoping to see the former Speaker of the House depart Tommy's Ham House on the day of the South Carolina primary.

  • A supporter of Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney wears campagin pins at a grassroots rally at Cherokee Trikes. The South Carolina primary will be held on January 21st.

  • KIRSTEN GARMON, 9, awaits the chance to meet Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich who held a town hall meeting at Mutt's Restaurant. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate NEWT GINGRICH speaks at the Personhood USA Presidential Forum. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • Reflections of an American flag waives above Republican Presidential candidate RICK SANTORUM during a town hall meeting at the Beacon Drive-In. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • Republican Presidential candidate MITT ROMNEY speaks at a rally in the Harmon Tree Farm. The South Carolina primary is on 21 January.

  • Voters cast their ballots at Oak View School for the South Carolina Primary. Polls are open from 7am-7pm.

  • Republican Presidential candidate NEWT GINGRICH delivers a victorious speech at the Hilton after winning the South Carolina primary.

  • Republican Presidential candidate NEWT GINGRICH delivers a victorious speech at the Hilton after winning the South Carolina primary.