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this is decision day in iowa. just four hours from now, republicans will gather in caucuses across the state and cast the first votes in the 2012 campaign. the candidates have spent months of the trial paving the way with millions in campaign cash. much of that money has gone towards a barrage of negative advertising. now, in a final flurry of appearances, the rhetoric has reached a new peak or maybe a new low. >> you said mitt romney, somebody who will lie to you to get to be presiden...

Years ago. geez, i think we see a pattern here, do we not? >> we definitely do. its a pattern that weve observed all through the year that we commented time. for whatever reason, at this stage in the caucus process, he has not been able to grow his support in any significant way and so many people say, it is a curious situation that somebody who so many people believe ultimately may be the survivor of this cant seem to generate that enthusiasm and at some point hes going to have to do something ...

That rick santorums rise is predicated on ron pauls rise right before his because rick santorum has been making this argument to culturally-conservative iowans and defense hawks in iowa that is you must not nominate, you must not choose ron paul. hes too far off the mainstream, hell embarrass your state because of his views on foreign policy and because of his views on social issues. he says i have been here, i have been to all of your counties, i have been here all of this time, give me the cha...

That rick santorums rise is predicated on ron pauls rise right before his because rick santorum has been making this argument to culturally-conservative iowans and defense hawks in iowa that is you must not nominate, you must not choose ron paul. hes too far off the mainstream, hell embarrass your state because of his views on foreign policy and because of his views on social issues. he says i have been here, i have been to all of your counties, i have been here all of this time, give me the cha...

Theyre hoping how many people can turn out in this caucus process. so far looks like anybodys race. bill: sure does. right now the mitt romney holds the edge of the front-runner. does he have a chance, if not who does? we have extensive team coverage of the caucuses here on fox. first, john roberts, live on the road, dubuque, iowa. what is the latest from the trail, john? good morning. >> reporter: good morning, bill. were headed out to three mitt romney events as he tries to spend last campaign...

Years ago. geez, i think we see a pattern here, do we not? >> we definitely do. its a pattern that weve observed all through the year that we commented time. for whatever reason, at this stage in the caucus process, he has not been able to grow his support in any significant way and so many people say, it is a curious situation that somebody who so many people believe ultimately may be the survivor of this cant seem to generate that enthusiasm and at some point hes going to have to do something ...

well look at big stories. give you interesting details and go inside information, only a worldwide news organization like cnn can bring to you every single day. were going to talk to the leaders and newsmakers and also real folks and challenge some of the conventional looks and issues people are discussing today. the "starting point" this morning is about changing minds in iowa. just 36 hours before the caucuses begin, and it is a statistical dead heat for first place between president...

People and im glad to see that. i think its great for the caucus process. iowans want to engage and thats good for romney. >> do you think iowa voters evangelicals are ready to elect him for president? >> i ran in a competitive primary to be secretary of state. 50 mrs. of the vote, the other two people got around 25. when you look at what you stand for and when you look at some people, generally speaking they want to see what youve done, what you stand for, what youre

Reiterate the themes that weve heard as of late, which they initially rolled out in that state in kansas. when you talk about a make or break moment for the middle class, one senior administration official says we can expect to see the president travel a lot more in this election year and that we can also expect to see him really distance himself from washington, d.c., from what is perceived to be a dysfunctional congress. in essence, he will be running against a do nothing congress which is wha...

tonight. whats being done to keep them all safe? we have a live report with preparations. in los angeles, 21 fires and a $61,000 reward. people are scared, authorities are desperate. from the cnn center in atlanta, this is cnn saturday morning. im e.d. hill. we start this hour in iowa. it is hard to believe, there are only three days left until the first votes are cast in the republican presidential race. it seems like weve been waiting for a year or so. so, of course, all the candid...