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(51,122 posts) Sat Jan 21, 2012, 08:01 PM Jan 2012

Newt Gingrich wins South Carolina primary [View all]

Newt Gingrich surged to victory Saturday in the South Carolina primary, riding a pair of strong debate performances to overtake Mitt Romney and stop his seemingly relentless march to the GOP nomination.

NBC News called the race for the former House Speaker almost immediately after the polls closed, a repeat of what happened 11 days ago in New Hampshire, but with a much different result.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Romney appeared headed for second place, with former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum and Texas Rep. Ron Paul trailing behind.

The results were a fitting addendum to a rollercoaster campaign, marking the first time ever that three different contestants have won the first three Republican contests.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/la-pn-gingrich-wins-south-carolina-primary-20120121,0,1995778.story

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Newt Gingrich wins South Carolina primary [View all] onehandle Jan 2012 OP

You called it first, at least here on DU Mosaic Jan 2012 #1

Why do you think this stinks? yardwork Jan 2012 #2

Gingrich is a man who is dangerous to America Mosaic Jan 2012 #5

I think Newt is more unelectable than Romney. Lasher Jan 2012 #11

Newt will never pick up enough undecideds, independents or religious moderates to beat Obama rocktivity Jan 2012 #39

Newt is more dangerous to Obama than others golfguru Jan 2012 #53

Yes he is dangerous Obamacare Jan 2012 #14

It seems to be the building prediction, Obama crushes Newt Mosaic Jan 2012 #30

Every poll in SC showed Mitt leading by double digits golfguru Jan 2012 #54

It's so hard to believe ANY of these buffoons are actually dangerous primavera Jan 2012 #74

A true insane person golfguru Jan 2012 #80

I agree. Gingrich is a loose cannon on steroids.. DCBob Jan 2012 #18

He is so dangerous that even the Republicans will tear him up grantcart Jan 2012 #29

One positive coming out of this campaign is that the Super Pac's might spend all their money stubtoe Jan 2012 #79

Newt is 60% unfavorable. Dude is not capable of winning. joshcryer Jan 2012 #35

Many have said that one advantage Bill Clinton had as president is that tblue37 Jan 2012 #47

YES! underpants Jan 2012 #3

Crazy, but true tawadi Jan 2012 #4

Maybe he'll recruit some more mistresses to go on TV before the next primary Doctor_J Jan 2012 #6

lol tawadi Jan 2012 #7

only among his base. think of how this will play in other states that are less, um, charitable CTyankee Jan 2012 #25

Maybe he'll want to do a three way 47of74 Jan 2012 #49

I knew there was a reason I left South Carolina. CBHagman Jan 2012 #8

Gotta love the batsh*t crazies. Newt, these people are something else.... harun Jan 2012 #46

One state acts like jagoffs so we will have to listen to dipshit Newt crap everywhere ad nauseum! HA Guilded Lilly Jan 2012 #9

I agree DonCoquixote Jan 2012 #44

OMG ann--- Jan 2012 #10

Newt scores with women voters JJW Jan 2012 #12

How the Gingrich Stole Carolina. By Sockter Deuce. Kablooie Jan 2012 #13

I've been praying for this! zanana1 Jan 2012 #15

So Have I! BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #28

careful what you wish for d_r Jan 2012 #45

Racism? What racism??? KamaAina Jan 2012 #57

This is hilarious. They are going to nominate the pudgy Palin with a penis? alphafemale Jan 2012 #16

Freepers orgasmic over this one Kingofalldems Jan 2012 #17

Conservatives are orgasmic. DCBob Jan 2012 #19

Hmmm.... freshstart Jan 2012 #20

No doubt most of them fall into the "anyone but Romney" crowd Major Nikon Jan 2012 #21

How many have won with unemployment numbers golfguru Jan 2012 #55

But what about Herman Cain?? (n/t) thesquanderer Jan 2012 #22

With 42% of precincts reporting: 2,366 1%. nt onehandle Jan 2012 #27

Just one simple observation...all of a sudden exits polls corresponed with INdemo Jan 2012 #23

Because INdemo Iliyah Jan 2012 #24

All Hail Newt! jeanmarc Jan 2012 #26

Gingrich Supporter Here! BlueDemKev Jan 2012 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Herlong Jan 2012 #72

Great news! workinclasszero Jan 2012 #32

At first I was disgusted... AshevilleKate Jan 2012 #36

Santorum wins IA, Romney NH and Newt SC harun Jan 2012 #50

i would never underestimate the newt madrchsod Jan 2012 #33

I agree with his lady problems being a non-issue for the Republican voters. They harun Jan 2012 #51

So let's see, what's the Newt's cabinet going to look like? NCcoast Jan 2012 #34

Oh yeah... almost forgot an obvious one NCcoast Jan 2012 #37

Robert Bork for Supreme Court (n/t) klook Jan 2012 #58

Free Market Economics erpowers Jan 2012 #38

The sound of his voice Blacksheep214 Jan 2012 #40

Maybe if the Republicans in venere veritas Jan 2012 #61

His voice chills me to the bone Politicub Jan 2012 #41

I'm starting.... unkachuck Jan 2012 #42

I'm very glad to see this. Crunchy Frog Jan 2012 #43

Me too but I don't want to see Newt the nominee. Just too damn reckless harun Jan 2012 #48

I knew SC pukes would not vote for a "Damn Yankee" who is also a Mormon. Odin2005 Jan 2012 #52

The Republicans have finally lost their minds!!!!!!!! Beacool Jan 2012 #56

delegates from SC primary existentialist Jan 2012 #59

America loses SC Republican primary...again. nt Deep13 Jan 2012 #60

Anyone else get pre-apocalypse jitters from the Newt win? pam4water Jan 2012 #62

jitters? existentialist Jan 2012 #63

Who are his big donors? Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2012 #64

Gingrich big donors existentialist Jan 2012 #68

Interesting! Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2012 #76

NYT analysis: Many Voters Moved to Gingrich With Days, or Moments, Left alp227 Jan 2012 #65

I'm a native of the Carolinas Alcibiades Jan 2012 #66

Well said. I live in SC... fujiyama Jan 2012 #69

Thanks for your insight. BlueMTexpat Jan 2012 #70

I am very surprised. Blacksheep214 Jan 2012 #75

That' is vintage Charleston Alcibiades Jan 2012 #83

And don't discount SC progressives Alcibiades Jan 2012 #84

And the south shall reek again! RockyMtnGuy Jan 2012 #67

The obvious reality: Herlong Jan 2012 #71

Gingwretch over Romney by 12% Kolesar Jan 2012 #73

Hahahahaha. They hate Mormons more than they believe in their bullshit "family values." LOL. tabasco Jan 2012 #77

Let's look at the numbers. I am definitely not worried about Newt's SC win 2QT2BSTR8 Jan 2012 #78

Newt is the most dangerous GOP candidate andym Jan 2012 #81

also existentialist Jan 2012 #82