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Supporters cheer Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul during a pre-caucus rally at the Century II Convention Hall in Wichita, Kan., Friday, Mar. 9, 2012.

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Mike Hutmacher / The Wichita Eagle

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul waves to supporters during a pre-caucus rally at the Century II Convention Hall in Wichita, Kan., Friday, Mar. 9, 2012.

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Mike Hutmacher / The Wichita Eagle

Supporters cheer Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul during a pre-caucus rally at the Century II Convention Hall in Wichita, Kan., Friday, Mar. 9, 2012.

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Mike Hutmacher / The Wichita Eagle

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul speaks during a pre-caucus rally at the Century II Convention Hall in Wichita, Kan., Friday, Mar. 9, 2012.

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Mike Hutmacher / The Wichita Eagle

Vendors of conservative politicians, products, banners, T-shirts and bumper stickers gather during a pre-caucus rally at the Century II Convention Hall in Wichita, Kan., Friday, Mar. 9, 2012.

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Mike Hutmacher / The Wichita Eagle

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul speaks during a pre-caucus rally at the Century II Convention Hall in Wichita, Kan., Friday, Mar. 9, 2012.

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Mike Hutmacher / The Wichita Eagle

Tim Nordell, 62, a rancher from Sedan, Kan, came to back presidential candidate Ron Paul at a pre-caucus rally at the Century II Convention Hall in Wichita, Kan., Friday, Mar. 9, 2012. ÒHe seems to be the only one who is concerned about statesÕ rights and personal liberties,Ó Nordell said.

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Mike Hutmacher / The Wichita Eagle

Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul waves to supporters during a pre-caucus rally at the Century II Convention Hall in Wichita, Kan., Friday, Mar. 9, 2012.

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Mike Hutmacher / The Wichita Eagle