Yes, that's right: 8 votes. Out of more than 122,000 ballots cast, Mitt Romney received 30,015 votes, and Rick Santorum received 30,007 votes. This virtual tie is still a big, surprising win for Santorum, who was polling in the single digits a few weeks ago.
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Iowa GOP: Romney Edges Santorum by 8 Votes
Yes, that's right: 8 votes. Out of more than 122,000 ballots cast, Mitt Romney received 30,015 votes, and Rick Santorum received 30,007 votes. This virtual tie is still a big, surprising win for Santorum, who was polling in the single digits a few weeks ago.
John McCormack · January 4, 2012
