Republican South Carolina Primary results thread (polls close @7pm ET)

[Dorko Julio]

Rubio and Cruz tied.

[Landslide Lyndon]

Carson may be dead last, but at least he got more objective votes than Clinton did in NV tonight.

*Smallest violin plays.*

What the heck are you talking about? Clinton got nearly 45000 votes.

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

I just want Rubio to beat Cruz and Kasich to beat BUSH

[Mike Thick]

Steve Kornacki on MSNBC said that Trump will win every congressional district in the state.

Every delegate in the state for Trump, then.

[Higgs]

For everyone freaking out about how the media spins Rubio's performance, know this: 2nd or 3rd would be a win for Rubio. If finishing in 3rd can knock Bush out then Rubio gains siginificantly, as he would be the main benefactor. If Rubio finishes in 2nd then that's a huge hit to the Cruz campaign. A 1st place finish doesn't matter for Rubio this early on because so long as he gets 3rd and then 2nd place finishes, candidates will drop out and the support will most likely consolidate with Rubio. Rubio has the potential to beat Trump in a 1 on 1, so it's all about beating the other candidates right now, and then beating Trump later when the other candidates are gone.

[Why]

COME ON KASICH BEAT THE BUSH CRIME FAMILY

Kasich is beating Bush because he beating Bush in Beaufort which has 65% in, Kasich is losing to Bush almost everywhere else including the largest counties. Bush will easily beat Kasich unless he improves in the largest counties.

The fact that he's even close to Kasich is completely embarrassing when you consider how much they each invested in the state.

True.
Kasich is also doing very well in Aitken relative to Bush and is getting closer in Charleston.

[Chunk Yogurt for President!]

Kasich could very well come in 4th despite barely campaigning here.

[Zanas]

Carson may be dead last, but at least he got more objective votes than Clinton did in NV tonight.

*Smallest violin plays.*

No.

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8:15 PM County Map (numbers from CNN):

[GLPman]

The bottom three should drop out after tonight.

[jaichind]

For everyone freaking out about how the media spins Rubio's performance, know this: 2nd or 3rd would be a win for Rubio. If finishing in 3rd can knock Bush out then Rubio gains siginificantly, as he would be the main benefactor. If Rubio finishes in 2nd then that's a huge hit to the Cruz campaign. A 1st place finish doesn't matter for Rubio this early on because so long as he gets 3rd and then 2nd place finishes, candidates will drop out and the support will most likely consolidate with Rubio. Rubio has the potential to beat Trump in a 1 on 1, so it's all about beating the other candidates right now, and then beating Trump later when the other candidates are gone.

Yes, 2nd and 3rd does not matter as much until we get to the winner-take-all states.  But Rubio has to get above 30% when he goes into those states in three way races or he is dead.

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The bottom three should drop out after tonight.

Nah, Kasich should stay. He may even get fourth, which would be pretty admirable considering he basically didn't contest the state at all.

[Wells]

Cruz back in second, Bush solidifies fourth place.

[DavidB.]

I just want Rubio to beat Cruz and Kasich to beat BUSH

[Bigby]

Carson may be dead last, but at least he got more objective votes than Clinton did in NV tonight.

*Smallest violin plays.*

What the heck are you talking about? Clinton got nearly 45000 votes.

Wait, are they compressing the votes again like in Iowa?

[Antonio the Sixth]

Horrible results.

Please at least let Cruz beat the Rubiobot...

[Zanas]

Carson may be dead last, but at least he got more objective votes than Clinton did in NV tonight.

*Smallest violin plays.*

What the heck are you talking about? Clinton got nearly 45000 votes.

Wait, are they compressing the votes again like in Iowa?

Yeah, they are displaying delegates. You know, caucus and all. Are you even a member of this forum? I'm French and know this.

[Higgs]

Barack Van Buren why did you delete your post right before I could quote it lol

[Maxwell]

Horrible results.

Please at least let Cruz beat the Rubiobot...

at least this much we agree, friend.

I need to find out how much Jeb Bush spent in South Carolina to be tying/barely beating John F'ing Kasich.

[Bigby]

Carson may be dead last, but at least he got more objective votes than Clinton did in NV tonight.

*Smallest violin plays.*

What the heck are you talking about? Clinton got nearly 45000 votes.

Wait, are they compressing the votes again like in Iowa?

Yeah, they are displaying delegates. You know, caucus and all. Are you even a member of this forum? I'm French and know this.

Sometimes you just forget when you're casually reading during supper.

[Boston Bread]

Horrible results.

Please at least let Cruz beat the Rubiobot...

What would be a good result? I certainly don't see any such thing.

[Wells]

Donald J. Trump  69,102   33.8%   
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 Ted Cruz   45,220   22.1   
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 Marco Rubio   43,858   21.5   
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 Jeb Bush   17,106   8.4   
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 John Kasich   15,586   7.6   
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 Ben Carson   13,557   6.6   

204,429 votes, 30% reporting (681 of 2,239 precincts)

[Zanas]

Cruz and Bush seem like they solidifying their 2nd and 4th place respectively.

[Gass3268]

Jon Ralston says that he's seen data with Trump up by 20-25 points in Nevada. Can't stop the mo.

[Holmes]

I can't even believe what I'm seeing. I've always said Trump would win but looking at this map, reality hit me hard. Trump will be the nominee. I'm shocked.