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US presidential election

McCain takes Republican lead

By Andrew Ward in Charleston

Published: January 20 2008 18:08 | Last updated: January 20 2008 18:08

At least for the next 10 days, the chaotic Republican presidential race has a clear frontrunner: John McCain.

His win in the South Carolina primary on Saturday, following victory in New Hampshire last week, puts the Arizona senator in pole position for the Republican nomination.

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