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1960, in the kennedy nixon race. it is a big st. patrick's day story. we begin with the fight for illinois. john howell man writes for "new york" magazine, and david writes for mother jones. political analysts of the highest order. what we have is this. poll taken wednesday, two days ago. of likely republican voters in illinois, shows romney on top with 37. santorum at 31. gingrich, way down there at 14, and paul at 8. let me go to you, john howellman. is this a chance for greatness for santorum to win a big state? >> certainly a chance for greatness, chris. the state of illinois hasn't had a ...