Power Rankings: The Final Five

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The Republican primary campaign now has one question: Can anyone beat Mitt Romney? Last night’s South Carolina debate gave a few clues. Here’s how the candidates fared last night, and where they stand.

Mitt Romney: At times an inartful dodger, at times reasonable but uninspiring, Romney continued last night to run out the clock, losing the debate, but hanging on to his lead in the nomination battle.

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