In a new analysis out Thursday morning, Gallup argues that whoever becomes the leader in the Republican race nationally after the New Hampshire primary vote on Tuesday stands a very good shot of taking the nomination. The Gallup numbers seem to point out the traditional line on the GOP process — that Republicans fall in line when one candidate gets momentum. But Gallup also said that 2012 has been an atypical cycle on the GOP side.
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