[gbscott1954]

“The RealClearPolitics average of polls in South Carolina has Thompson virtually tied with Mitt Romney for third place, well behind John McCain and Mike Huckabee.”

The only problem with the RCP average is that they do not take into consideration last minute leanings or surges. It is clear that Fred has some momentum. Don’t know how much, but it is there. My read is that there were still lots of people who had not fully made up their minds. I am confident that he will do well enough to “buy a ticket” to FL and beyond, but only time will tell.

[gitmo]

... It is clear that Fred has some momentum. Don’t know how much, but it is there. ...

American Research Group

South Carolina
Republicans	Jan 15-16	Jan 17-18
Giuliani	4%	3%
Huckabee	23%	33%
Hunter	1%	1%
Keyes	2%	1%
McCain	33%	26%
Paul	1%	2%
Romney	20%	9%
Thompson	13%	21%
Undecided	3%	4%

American Research Group

[SuziQ]

It is clear that Fred has some momentum. Don’t know how much, but it is there. My read is that there were still lots of people who had not fully made up their minds.

That would be about 41% of the Republican voters in SC, according to a story I read this morning. That's a LOT of wiggle room for the polls.