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Super Tuesday: Republicans Head To The Polls

McCain Out Ahead, Romney And Huckabee Playing Catch Up

NEW YORK (CBS) ― Super Tuesday has arrived, and as Republicans head to the polls, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) tries to cement his front-runner status, while Gov. Mitt Romney (R-Mass.) races to catch up, and Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-Ark.) refuses to give up.

McCain spent the day before courting voters in New Jersey, then capped off the day in New York by hosting two fundraisers with support from former mayor Rudy Giuliani and former governor George Pataki.

According to the latest polls, McCain remains the Republican front-runner nationwide. "We're going to take New Jersey and take this nomination and take it with your help," McCain said.

Romney is not ready to call it quits just yet. His final event on Monday was in the crucial state of California with its 173 delegates, where he has just opened up a lead.

He is working feverishly to fuel lingering doubts about McCain among conservatives, calling the Arizona senator too liberal on a number of issues, including immigration.

"Legal immigration brings us vitality and culture and people of different skills - it's wonderful. But illegal immigration, that will we will end, and we will not end it with McCain-Kennedy amnesty."

For now, Romney's biggest headache might be former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee. Although he's behind in the polls, nevertheless his presence in the race draws votes away from Romney, particularly in the South. 

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