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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: Hattie

His immoral behavior? Seriously? Sounds like a purist like you wouldn’t have even voted for Reagan. I mean, he was divorced, Nancy was knocked up before the wedding, and he used to be an actor (shudders) AND a Democrat (more shudders).

Mrs. Prince of Space


21 posted on 01/17/2012 11:17:15 AM PST by Prince of Space (Obama cares a lot about the poor. In fact, he wants to make more of them.)
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To: Bigtigermike

Reagan battled Ford all the way to the convention. We know Gingrich knows this. He was probably there.


22 posted on 01/17/2012 11:17:31 AM PST by cotton1706
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To: rintense

“Perry has said he’s in through Florida no matter how he does in SC. What does that tell you?”

It tells me that both Newt and Perry are more concerned with getting Romney elected then fighting for conservatives.


23 posted on 01/17/2012 11:24:10 AM PST by CSI007
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To: Hattie

“...but his immoral behavior way back.”

Shhhh, quiet down or you’ll be found out. I don’t think we’re supposed to know you’re here yet.

Be very carful, the last perfect man was Nailed to a Cross.


24 posted on 01/17/2012 11:24:27 AM PST by Gator113 (~Just livin' life, my way~..... GO NEWT GO.....!)
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To: Bigtigermike

If we can just get this honed down to Newt vs. Romney, I believe Newt will win it.


25 posted on 01/17/2012 11:33:47 AM PST by Utmost Certainty (Our Enemy, the State | Gingrich 2012)
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To: ml/nj
Could we at least have a few primaries where only Republicans can vote in the Republican Primary before someone is anointed? And maybe a few that aren't held in mini-states?

Florida's primary is January 31. It is a closed primary (only registered Republicans can vote), and FL is the third largest states (and the largest swing state).

As of last week, over 400,000 FL Republicans have already cast their ballots by mail.
26 posted on 01/17/2012 11:35:21 AM PST by Happy Valley Dude
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To: Hattie

Oh, Shut up! You’re spoiling out party! lol


27 posted on 01/17/2012 11:39:26 AM PST by nikos1121
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28 posted on 01/17/2012 11:44:41 AM PST by RedMDer (Forward With Confidence!)
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To: nikos1121

I am afraid Newt will pull a big left turn.And the media will say the old timer insider vs theone

you know; thewon that is going to disney world to tout some dumbass video prompter Hillary wants so more foreigners can go to disney.This will save us all as the MSM fawns :::VOMITING SARCASM:::


29 posted on 01/17/2012 11:51:16 AM PST by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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To: Lazlo in PA

Message and delivery counts in South Carolina to stop Romney. Money is the key to getting out of South Carolina.

$350,000 blankets South Carolina. Florida takes $20 million in coverage to defend your self, or to get your message out. And look at the delegate count difference.

Newt just got one single injection of 25 million out of Las Vegas, and has to get into that already to rehabilitate himself after the Iowa bath Romney gave him.

No one seems to realize how much money Romney has.


30 posted on 01/17/2012 11:52:58 AM PST by RitaOK (LET 'ER RIP, NEWT. NEWT 2012/ Ron Paul is already Third Party, inside OUR Party.)
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To: Prince of Space

I checked out your information and you are right.

I didn’t know that. Ron and Nancy Reagan were married on March 4th of 1952, and their first child was born on Oct.21, 1952.

He was a great president even tho he was not a perfect person, imagine that! ;)


31 posted on 01/17/2012 11:54:50 AM PST by ConfidentConservative (If my people shall humble themselves and pray,I will hear from Heaven and heal their land.)
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To: Cousin It

Once Santorum and Perry are out we could see the pendulum swing back to Newt. I hope he sticks it out til Super Tues.


32 posted on 01/17/2012 11:55:05 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped.)
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To: Baynative

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/17/romney-solidifying-lead-times-poll-finds/


33 posted on 01/17/2012 11:55:31 AM PST by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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To: Bigtigermike

Pretty shocking that this is even a topic of conversation at this stage, and that Newt even bothered to respond.


34 posted on 01/17/2012 11:57:18 AM PST by Will88
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To: rintense

Perry and Santorum by now after last night know who they are helping. Romney.

By the time they secede from the race, they can safely be seen endorsing Romney with no blow back because by then Romney will be the clear delegate winner.

And Virginia looms as a swing state where no conservative can compete.


35 posted on 01/17/2012 11:58:05 AM PST by RitaOK (LET 'ER RIP, NEWT. NEWT 2012/ Ron Paul is already Third Party, inside OUR Party.)
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To: Bigtigermike
Just have to get it to a 2 man race.

Many people are excited about Newt because he is inspiring, uplifting. He needs to stay positive all of the time.

36 posted on 01/17/2012 11:59:14 AM PST by Christie at the beach
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To: Bigtigermike

Newt is asking SC voters to do the math. The break out point was last night’s debate. The voters secured Romney or they fight back and vote for Newt. The rest are jungle brush that has to be cut away now to prevent the Romney cram down.

It is the math.


37 posted on 01/17/2012 12:01:24 PM PST by RitaOK (LET 'ER RIP, NEWT. NEWT 2012/ Ron Paul is already Third Party, inside OUR Party.)
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To: Bigtigermike
GingrichRomney Says He May Stay in Race Even if RomneyGingrich Takes S.C.

There, fixed it.

38 posted on 01/17/2012 12:02:44 PM PST by Servant of the Cross (the Truth will set you free)
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To: ml/nj

Open primaries has to be taken up at your precinct convention following the Tuesday primary elections. Be there and get it drafted for the county convention, and then from the county convention to the state party convention.


39 posted on 01/17/2012 12:04:05 PM PST by RitaOK (LET 'ER RIP, NEWT. NEWT 2012/ Ron Paul is already Third Party, inside OUR Party.)
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To: Will88

read most especially the paragraphs titled: battle for number 2, we all may be screwed.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/17/romney-solidifying-lead-times-poll-finds/


40 posted on 01/17/2012 12:05:43 PM PST by Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!
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