Fifty-four delegates are up for grabs today when Illinois votes for the Republican presidential nominee. For Mitt Romney, capturing the popular vote might be just as important as increasing his lead in the battle for delegates."Romney could really use a romp in Illinois. It wouldn't put him over the top, but it would put him back on track with a head of steam," said CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley. After finishing third last Tuesday in Alabama and Mississippi to his main rival: Santorum, Romney regained a bit of momentum on Sunday when he trounced Santorum in Puerto Rico's primary, getting 83% of the vote and picking up all 20 delegates up for grabs. Even with Romney's win in Puerto Rico, Illinois is considered a "must win" state because the state's more moderate makeup and urban population is set up better for Romney than Santorum.
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