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Posted on 03/13/2012 8:08:17 PM PDT by Steelfish
Santorum Wins Mississippi and Alabama Primaries
By Michael O'Brien, msnbc.com -- Rick Santorum scored victories in the Mississippi and Alabama primaries on Tuesday, depriving Mitt Romney of a signature win in a conservative stronghold and raising fresh doubts about the viability of Newt Gingrich's campaign.
The former Pennsylvania senator made his case for being the lone, serious Republican challenger to Romney for the remainder of the primary by besting Gingrich in states the former speaker's campaign had previously said were essential to its long-term viability.
“We did it again,” Santorum said to wild applause from supporters in Louisiana, and amid projections by NBC News that he would win both Mississippi and Alabama.
Romney had hoped to score a victory in Mississippi, thereby proving his ability to win a state that composes part of the heart of the modern GOP. But he appeared to be heading to a third-place finish in both contests, failing to even surpass Gingrich, a candidate who’s weathered growing calls to exit the race.
A former governor of Massachusetts, Romney acknowledged these contests were an “away game” for a figure like him, marking an effort to set low expectations for how he might finish in the contests.
John David Mercer / AP Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney greets supporters who braved the rain during a campaign stop at the Whistle Stop Cafe, Monday, March 12, 2012 in Mobile, Ala.
The Romney campaign was able to pick up delegates in both states, contributing to its march to collect the 1,144 delegates needed to secure the nomination. His campaign was also likely to pick up those crucial delegates in Hawaii's caucuses, which were set to take place overnight. A total of 107 delegates were up for grabs between the three states on Tuesday.
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Obama is possibly the weakest incumbent in the last fifty years, possibly the weakest since 1932. He is BAD and even with a full court press by the press the people are turning against him In a big way.
All the pundits are full of $hit. They will say over and over Romney is strong in the General because he picks up Independents. What a load of crap. This race and all incumbency races are about the INCUMBANT. Obama IS TERRIBLE and getting worse. If gas goes to $4.50 or higher and stays there through August. He is TOAST. He would have to declare Marshall Law and suspend the elections to prevent being beaten and beaten badly.
For the love of God! He has the WORST ratings in his presidency seven months away from the election.
Funny that 29 other Republicans who voted 'No' didn't buy Sotomayor's story or any other crock and bull, but ricky sure did. Even McCain vote no. LoL.
And I guess LoL on Reagan nominating Justice Kennedy? Some senators voted against his confirmation too.
I suspect we will get martial law whether he wins or not, at the rate we are going.
Even Kennedy is light years more conservative from Obama’s girl Sotomayor. Ricky like a good little GOP-E team member votes for her.
LOL!!! good reply.
The Toll on FOX news Is WRONG! Florida and Arizona claim to be winner take all, and FOX is posting them as such. yet, according to the Republican Party Rules, they are proportional states because they changed their primaries and held them prior to April 3.
Don't think that Santorum and Gingrich won't require the party to follow their own rules at the convention, particularly if the FL. And Az Delegates bring Romney over the top. Also, it is highly likely that Romney will lose at least on delegate from MI making the delegate count tied. The bloom is off the Romney rose now, no matter what he tries, he can't polish this turd!
Romney is far, far , far from clinching anything except his but cheeks, He is in full pucker mode as of today! He has spent six years and close to 25% of his personal fortune to come in third in several states.
You means like Kennedy creating a fundamental right to homosexual relationship that led the MA High Court use his decision to create a right to gay marriage. Wow!
Kennedy will likely vote against OBamaScare while Ricky’s girl Sonia is a 100% definite yes vote for it.
HE is behind on his $1 billion by allot. He has spent more ALREADY than his Republican rivals combined,ALREADY, most on MORE FUNDRAISING, and he has a huge problem,HIS FAILED PRESIDENCY! He has his lowest ratings to date NOW! and hew is falling fast.
Santorum got Arlen Specter to make sure Alito’s nomination got out of Committee and helped defeat a filibuster by the Rats.
I think they both despise Romney.
That’s just total BS excuse and Ricky propaganda. It would not have matter if Snarl’n Arlen won or lost his race to a Dem since the Repubs would have kept the Senate Majority after the 2004 elections. Any other Senate Judiciary Chairman, who would have been likely more conservative than Snarl’n, would have supported Alito.
And what’s that got to do with Ricky’s gurrll Sonia Sotomayor? LoL.
So, let’s make the EXACT same mistake we made in 2008, by electing someone with NO MONEY, no network support, no business support, no GOTV support, etc.
Let’s not just let the powers that be buy the presidency. Let’s push to have constitutional elections that are fair and what the voters want.
I think the rumor that Romney and Paul have some sort of deal was put out there by the Santorum camp. I doubt Romney would pick Rand Paul for VP. I imagine it would be Marco Rubio or some other Hispanic.
Ron Paul is more humble than the other candidates. Of course, one has to have some ego to even think of running for president. Most have far too much.
And when you turn that coin over what is there? Oh yea,
Arlen’s vote for obamacare - big win there eh?
Got it, after my psycho neighbors complained to the city that I had a dumpster (even though I was refurbishing my dining room and was in code) I had to go there, so I got a sample GOP Ballot and saw who the Santorum Delagates are, they gave me a copy.
Maybe I've been watching too much 24 but I'm working for Rick these next 7 days, Bill you got the FReepmail if you can get me bumper stickers or a place to get car magnets text me ASAP so I can get them tomorrow.
We will show how a few FReepers can win a primary election :)
Didn’t forget about O being the most flawed. Of course he is. But it doesn’t help that we don’t have a Ronald Reagan this cycle. That’s all I’m saying. You can only choose between Newt’s brain, Rick’s heart, Mitt’s money or Ron’s fearlessness (and, unfortunately, also too often craziness).
Now, if you could put Newt’s brain in Rick’s body, give him Mitt’s money, and add a dash of Ron’s fearlessness (minus the craziness), you’d really have something.
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