Updated: Jan. 21, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Mitt Romney takes second place in the South Carolina primary (12 images)
After being considered the heavy favorite to win the Republican primary in South Carolina, Mitt Romney has taken second place to Newt Gingrich with 26 percent of the vote with 31 percent of the precincts reporting in.
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney speaks during a primary election night rally in Columbia, South Carolina on January 21, 2012. Romney took second place to Newt Gingrich. Romney was joined, from left to right, by his wife Ann, son Tag, granddaughter Ellie and son Matt. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney kisses his wife Ann as he is joined on stage by members of his family as he speaks during a primary election night rally in Columbia, South Carolina on January 21, 2012. Romney took second place to Newt Gingrich. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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Audience members watch as poll results come in at an election night rally for Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Columbia, South Carolina on January 21, 2012. Romney took second place to Newt Gingrich. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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A boy sits in empty bleachers an election night rally for Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney in Columbia, South Carolina on January 21, 2012. Romney took second place to Newt Gingrich. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
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