Newt Gingrich Wins South Carolina Primary By Uniting Reagan Republicans

FoxNews ^ | January 21, 2012 | Van Hipp

[Vendome]

[Steelfish]

According to CNN polling data, South Carolina Independents Voted 31% for Gingrich and 25% for Romney. This is 6-point margin compared to Newt’s 12-point margin of victory over Romney.

Moderates Vote 36% for Gingrich and 31% for Romney. This is a troubling statistic since although FL is a closed primary, there are more “moderates” in FL than in South Carolina.

In short, Newt has a lot of work to do with “independents” and “moderates” that are key demographics for beating Obama

[big'ol_freeper]

Next...

[386wt]

Napier should now.

These journolists are gettimg lazy with proofing their spell-checker results.

The checker should know that "now" is not "know", but it is only a spell checker.

[LegendHasIt]

"Newt Gingrich Wins South Carolina Primary By Uniting Reagan Republicans"

More like by sucking just slightly less than Romney.

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[Utmost Certainty]

Why is that a troubling statistic? Gingrich gets more independents than Romney, Paul, or Santorum. I was surprised by this fact initially, but then it started to make sense to me after I heard Newt say, “we’re not running a Republican campaign—we’re running an American campaign.” A truly powerful statement, because it transcends party, and is a message anyone who cares for this country can get behind.

[Steelfish]

His overall lead against Romney is cut in half among Independents. That’s a large 50% drop among Independents. FL is going to be a tight race for sure.

[ConservativeInPA]

More like by sucking just slightly less than Romney.

That's a ZOT-worthy statement. Why not try insulting more than two republicans in one sentence?

[risen_feenix]

If I’m not mistaken, Florida, like South Carolina, is a closed (i.e., registered Republicans only) primary. As such, success with independents doesn’t matter much in Florida, and every other closed primary state.

[Steelfish]

I believe Independents do get to vote in closed primaries. Independents did vote in SC- (at least according to CNN poll data)

[TheCornerOffice]

His overall lead against Romney is cut in half among Independents.

Florida is a closed primary. Independents don't matter as much down here for the primary. Independent-leaning registered Republicans... might also lean Newt's way.

We've got work to do (I've got to convince my wife not to vote for Romney!), but SC gives us a great momentum kick for the next ten days of Florida campaigning.

[TheCornerOffice]

His overall lead against Romney is cut in half among Independents.

Florida is a closed primary. Independents don't matter as much down here for the primary. Independent-leaning registered Republicans... might also lean Newt's way.

We've got work to do (I've got to convince my wife not to vote for Romney!), but SC gives us a great momentum kick for the next ten days of Florida campaigning.

[DeFault User]

You are right, Florida is a closed primary state. (I just registered to vote in FL in November and was told in no uncertain terms that independents could not vote in Republican primaries.) That is as it should be.

[upsdriver]

In short, Newt has a lot of work to do with “independents” and “moderates” that are key demographics for beating Obama.

How does one win over the independents and moderates? By putting forth a conservative agenda and selling it.

First of all, many of the "independents" are to the right of the Republican party. The moderates are sheep that needs to be led. They'll vote for a candidate if they think that's what everyone else is doing. A campaign proposing a solid, positive pro-growth, less government, low taxes agenda and we'll have it won.

[Salvation]

BTTT!

[af_vet_rr]

Moderates Vote 36% for Gingrich and 31% for Romney. This is a troubling statistic since although FL is a closed primary, there are more “moderates” in FL than in South Carolina.

I really thought that with SC being open, that the liberals would be able to give the election to Romney.

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Rubio will endorse Gingrich.

[DonnerT]

This is what I would like to hear from

“The Speaker For The Free.”

“I do not seek this office in order to govern you but to defend your God given rights and freedoms from the government.”

Think it will ever happen?