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Gingrich primary loss a relief to NY's GOP

Republican presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich

Photo credit: AP | Republican presidential candidate former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks with members of the media outside a polling place at the First Baptist Church of Windermere in Orlando, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2012)

Several top New York Republicans are sure to breathe a sigh of relief as ex-House Speaker Newt Gingrich's loss Tuesday in Florida hobbles his drive for the White House.

Rep. Peter King (R-Seaford), former Sen. Alfonse D'Amato and others have publicly predicted ill tidings for the state GOP should Gingrich capture the nomination. State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre)...

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