What's so super about Super Tuesday?

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Super Tuesday is seen as a key turning point in many US presidential campaigns – but what exactly is it?

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WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US presidential candidates are gearing up for Super Tuesday.
Candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties are vying to pick up a large number of delegates.
There are more delegates up for grabs on Super Tuesday than any other day in the campaign for the presidential primary.