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Candidates Jostle for Polling Positions in Crucial Early States

Governor Christie jumps to second place at New Hampshire as two native South Carolinians stall out in their home state polling.

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Republican presidential candidates, top row from left, Senator Scott, Governor DeSantis, President Trump, and Governor Haley. Bottom row from left, Governor Christie, Governor Burgum, and Vivek Ramaswamy. AP Photo
RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

In a race where early state polling can decide whether a candidate is allowed to debate, Governor Christie surged to second place in the latest polls out of New Hampshire while two South Carolina natives, Governor Haley and Senator Scott, are stalling out in the Palmetto State.

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RUSSELL PAYNE
RUSSELL PAYNE

Mr. Payne is a political reporter at The New York Sun. He covers a broad range of topics including New York State and New York City.

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