South Carolina primary exit polls: 2/3rds say debates mattered

By Steve Holland | GREENVILE, South Carolina (Reuters) – Presidential rivals Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich battled to win last-minute supporters on Saturday in a South Carolina primary that could reshape the Republican nominating contest.South Carolina primary exit polls: 2/3rds say debates mattered

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is looking to "make history" in South Carolina's primary election on Saturday. The latest polls show the Republican contender surging ahead; however, it still remains possible that formerSouth Carolina primary exit polls: 2/3rds say debates mattered

Gingrich's late momentum could be an important factor in the results from South Carolina.

Nearly two out of three South Carolina Republican primary voters say the recent Republican presidential debates played an important factor in their decision, according to early CBS News exit polls – a good sign for Newt Gingrich, who was widely seen as