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A new poll from the University of Iowa shows Newt Gingrich holding his double-digit lead in the state among likely caucus-goers, garnering 30 percent of voters.

According to the Hawkeye Poll, Mitt Romney trailed with 20 percent, while Ron Paul rounded out the top three with 11 percent of likely caucusgoers. Of the candidates in single digits, Michele Bachmann led with 9 percent, followed closely by Rick Perry at 8 percent and Rick Santorum at 5 percent.

11 percent of those surveyed remain undecided, and 4 percent signaled support for Herman Cain, who has now dropped out of the nominating contest amid allegations of sexual impropriety.

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