(New York Times) – When Mitt Romney arrived in this critical primary state nine days ago credited with wins in Iowa and New Hampshire and momentum supposedly on his side, he seemed to be on a smooth path to the Republican nomination.
But with Newt Gingrich using two muscular debate performances to inject himself back into the fray, Rick Santorum claiming victory in the Iowa caucuses after a recount and voters in this conservative state apparently still in flux in the hours before the primary, Mr. Romney
