GOP candidates to meet voters in SC, NH and Iowa

[December 23, 2011]  WASHINGTON (AP) -- As the campaigns wind down for Christmas, three of the GOP presidential candidates will meet with voters in three different states on Friday.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is wrapping up his three-day bus tour through New Hampshire, with appearances at the Tilt'n Diner in Tilton and in Concord at The Toy Factory before heading for lunch with the winner of "Grab a Bite with Mitt" contest at Dos Amigos Burritos.

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich heads to Columbia, S.C., for a town hall and a Christmas-season lunch at The Blue Marlin.

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann continues her 99-county bus tour through Iowa, stopping in Bloomfield, Centerville, Corydon, Chariton, Pella and Newton.

Rick Perry, Jon Huntsman, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul have no campaign events scheduled until next week.

[Associated Press]

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