Yep, Martinez in NM is for the WEST PRIMARIES including Carla...that’s where Mitt is putting his hopes on after the Northern States according to his advisers...I knew that when Sarah endorsed Nikki that it was more than just another kindred spirit, SOUTH CAROLINA is a make-n-break for most candidates
Here on paper is how things MAY look as of right now:
1. First in the nation is Iowa - Palin
2. New Hampshire - Mitt/ Palin second
3. Next up-S.C. primary - Palin, thanks to Nikki
4. Final primary before Super Tuesday is Florida- ???
5. Super Tuesday- Mixed bag
6. West Primaries - Mitt needs to win big out there to survive
If I am not mistaken the Western Primaries were moved ahead of Super Tuesday. The GOP changed the schedule on them. All indications are Sarah is rather strong out west as well.
“New Hampshire - Mitt/ Palin second”
For two reasons, I think Palin will win New Hampshire. First, it is a retail politics state and Mitt stinks at retail politics, while Sarah Palin shines.
Second, her win in Iowa will generate such momentum and press (nothing succeeds like success) that irt will sweep her to victory in NH. Mitt is not nearly strong enough to overcome such momentum. Unlike Huck, she is not a regional candidate.
When she wins NH, it will be over effectively. At that point, the also rans will be running for VP.