Mike Huckabee is quickly learning about the scrutiny that comes with front-runner status.

FORBES: No Stone Unturned

Mr. Romney regained his front-runner status in Florida in part by questioning Mr. Gingrich's sincerity and stability as a leader.

WSJ: Romney Wins Big in Florida Primary

Neel's appointment prompted the departure of Joe Trippi, the campaign manager credited with bringing Dean from an asterisk in the polls to front-runner status.

CNN: Dean shakes up campaign staff

Even though several polls gave Barack Obama a front-runner status, Hillary Clinton won the night with 39 percent of the vote to Obama's 36 percent.

NPR: New Hampshire Voters Shake Up the Race

However, with his new front-runner status and extra funds, he is adding advisers to flesh out his plan with the help of former Bush economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth.

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He is banking on a win in Florida, with its 57 delegates, to propel him back into the thick of the race and restore his front-runner status.

CNN: Giuliani's Florida strategy about to be put to test

If he can break that voter ceiling he might be able to win in Iowa, possibly pushing him into front-runner status across the country, especially if Huntsman hurts Romney and Gingrich in New Hampshire.

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Mr. Cuomo, who was elected attorney general in 2006 and announced his gubernatorial candidacy in May, has enjoyed a front-runner status for some time but is facing a tougher-than-expected challenge from the Republican nominee, Carl Paladino, a tea-party backed developer from Buffalo.

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