Republicans, independents, late-voters assist Edwards - 2004-02-18
An unexpected heavy Republican turnout and a late surge in support from independents helped John Edwards to a shockingly close second-place finish behind John Kerry in Wisconsin's Democratic primary, an Associated Press exit poll found.
In a contest open to all constituents on a day with a nonpartisan primary for mayor in Milwaukee and a vote on casino gambling in Madison, one in 10 Democratic primary constituents described themselves as Republicans _ and Edwards won as many of their votes as did Kerry and Howard Dean combined.
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