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Gingrich Says He May Stay in Race Even if Romney Takes S.C.
National Journal ^ | Tuesday January 17, 2012

Posted on 01/17/2012 10:43:04 AM PST by Bigtigermike

Former House speaker Newt Gingrich said on CBS This Morning on Tuesday that he will likely not drop out of the race should front-runner Mitt Romney win the state’s primary on Saturday.  

The deciding factor, Gingrich said, will be Romney’s margin of victory. “If he’s at 25 or 30 [percent], we’re still in a serious race,” Gingrich said. “If he gets up to 40 or 45, you have to be realistic.”

But Gingrich said he “didn’t see any evidence” that Romney would sweep the state. Last week, Gingrich said Romney would be the likely nominee if he wins South Carolina.

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TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: 2012; newtgingrich; romney; southcarolina
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To: Bigtigermike

I imagine Newt is finding out that SC is a controlled state, and Romney will lead easily. People there just know who’s turn it is, as they did with McPain in 2008 and Dole in 1996. Otherwise, they are fully informed, even think Lindsey Graham is a reliable conservative.


81 posted on 01/18/2012 6:41:26 AM PST by Theodore R. (I'll still vote for the Right Rick --Santorum-- if he is on the April 3 ballot.)
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To: Theodore R.

fully informed = fully uninformed


82 posted on 01/18/2012 6:42:40 AM PST by Theodore R. (I'll still vote for the Right Rick --Santorum-- if he is on the April 3 ballot.)
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