last time I looked Gingrich had a big lead in SC and Santorum was pulling 1%.. I’m sure things have changed a bit from then but doing well in the Iowa straw poll(where he practically lived for the past year) isn’t going to make you the nominee.. Gingrich on the other hand has been coming down here for years promoting Conservative causes.. so we will see who leaves SC with a win and then we can decide.. hey it could be Gingrich, Perry or Santorum.. hopefully not Romney
A lot of Gingrich’s support was based simply on the pragmatic conclusion that, at the time, he looked like the only guy who could win.
All along it was clear that if one of the conservatives caught fire, it would drain a lot of energy out of Newt’s campaign.
The strength of Santorum’s win in Iowa, especially coming from 1%, is going to make a big impression on conservatives. I believe they will once again reassess the field. If they conclude that Santorum has a chance, he’s going to get a lot of support, maybe even enough to win.
If Santorum finishes a strong second in NH, it really will be GAME ON.