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New Hampshire Public Radio is traveling around the state to see how the presidential primary is unfolding in different regions.

In the Massachusetts border towns of Salem and Nashua people tend to agree Howard Dean and John Kerry are running the strongest campaigns.

But to the surprise of many, the southern tier has yet to become what many predicted a year ago would be a Kerry stronghold.

With recent polls suggesting a growing Dean lead, the Kerry campaign and its supporters understand the Massachusetts Senator must win big here, if he wants a shot at the Democratic nomination.

Dan Gorenstein has the story.