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Supporters Do Some Last MInute Campaigning

Mitt Romney made his stop in Panama City to gather as many last minute Panhandle votes as possible, but that doesn't the other candidates are not making their presence known in our area as well. 

Gingrich's groupies, Santorum's supporters and Paul's people all set up camp on Saturday in an attempt to gather as many last minute votes as possible before Tuesday. 

"Try to help folks Newt is here, we have a presence, we want to show people here to be with Newt," said Newt Gingrich supporter, Joe Hakos. 

Even though Santorum has already left Florida to work on other caucus states, his supporters are still fighting.  

"If it's the conservatives in the state that are undecided, we are hoping they will go for Rick and that is why we are out here and we will keep pushing until the end," said Rick Santorum supporter Glen Leirer. 

Ron Paul's group set up camp both at the Eastern Shipbuilding where Mitt Romney made his appearance and at the corner of Highway 77 and 23^rd street. 

"Romney might be in town but we are here also and we are proudly supporting Ron Paul and voters don't have to go with the status quo candidates," said Ron Paul supporter John Andersson.  

All of these supporters realize what's at stake in Tuesday's primary and depending on the outcome the direction this race could take. 

The Gingrich fans especially tried to get the word out Saturday as the former speaker is just points behind Mitt Romney and Tuesday's results could be in the hands of those undecided voters. 

Among the 6% of Floridians who are still undecided is Ben Prather, who was also outside Gulf State College Saturday campaigning for Herman Cain, even though he's not even in the race anymore. 

"I follow Herman Cain's example to stay inspired, stay informed and stay engaged," Prather said.  

He stood between the Santorum and Gingrich supporters with a sign that read, "ONE OF THESE TWO". 

"As a Cain supporter, I can see issues that he stood for that Gingrich represents, some Santorum represents others both of them far more than Romney especially Ron Paul," Prather added. 

Prather's one-man campaign Saturday was to remind Panhandle residents of what their vote means.

"Although I haven't decided on a candidate yet I am researching the candidates and I am out here to encourage people to vote because our opinions are important," Prather said. 

And those opinions will show who will win come Tuesday.