Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney is heading to the US south buoyed by a strong victory in the New Hampshire primary.
Romney won nearly 40 per cent of yesterday’s vote in the Granite State, well clear of his nearest rival Ron Paul, on 23 per cent.
He admitted he faces a stern test in South Carolina, where the next primary will be held on January 21.
South Carolina, a staunchly Republican state, has a history of backing the eventual nominee in its primary.
Romney, who hails from the US north and was formerly governor of Massachusetts, has consistently struggled to make an impact in the south.
Speaking on US TV today he said he faced an “uphill battle” in South Carolina, but said his two wins so far – in Iowa’s caucuses and New Hampshire’s primary – had given him a “bit of a boost”. (BBC)
