March 13 Results

[Nation]

Gingrich speaking.....

[Colbert]

ok...newton dont let down.


Clearly now, we can say that he works for romney

[Sam Spade]

I wonder how much of an anti LDS issue there was, unspoken, among all those more upscale, but God fearing folks, down there?  The demographic collapse among upscale votes for Mittens is pretty surprising.

Told you that Romney has ceilings in these states.  Until it gets to one-on-one, the numbers work a bit different there.

[Nation]

My prediction: Newt claims he's making a big charge, talk about delegates, then reconsider in the next two weeks.

[Nation]

ok...newton dont let down.


Clearly now, we can say that he works for romney

I don't know, the longer this campaign goes on the more his contempt seems to come out full flare against Romney.

[Negusa Nagast 🚀]

Am I the only who, when seeing Rick Santorum speak, thinks "this guy would be a stronger candidate than Romney?" Am I crazy?

You are not. Santorum is the stronger GE candidate.

[Simfan34]

My prediction: Newt claims he's making a big charge, talk about delegates, then reconsider in the next two weeks.

a la Huntsman

[J. J.]

Romney could take 2nd in either state still...in theory.

Very outside chance at this point.  In AL, all candidates have been holding their positions since about 10% of the returns were in.

At 96%, in MS, I don't think there is a 3,500 plurality out there.

[izixs]

Hmm... I should of kept with my predictions that Santorum would get both. Oh well.

[ajb]

It doesn't help Romney tonight that his good events (HI and Samoa) will happen while most of the country is asleep.

[J. J.]

ok...newton dont let down.


Clearly now, we can say that he works for romney

I don't know, the longer this campaign goes on the more his contempt seems to come out full flare against Romney.

He definitely wasn't on the payroll in SC.

The Whack-a-Mole has been whacked.  

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Not done yes AS and HI are still out.

Any idea on the delegate count?

I think we can call those for Romney.

[Frodo]

CNN now projecting a southern sweep by Rick Santorum of both Mississippi and Alabama.  

So when can we expect Newt Gingrich to call it quits and endorse Santorum?  Given the enmity between him and Romney, I know he does not want Romney to have an easy time of it in winning the nomination.  

[rob in cal]

When is the last time an exit poll had the eventual winner at third place?
It was hilarious to hear on the Hugh Hewitt show him leading with the news of Romney's exit poll win in MS, right after the polls closed.  Hugh, you need to spend some time on the Atlas forum.
btw, congrats to all the posters who were suspicious of the MS exit polls.
And, congrats to Phil, your guy lives to fight another day.

[J. J.]

It doesn't help Romney tonight that his good events (HI and Samoa) will happen while most of the country is asleep.

If it is reported like KS, they'll wake up to the headline:

Santorum Wins AL and MS; Romney Gains Delegates

It might even be:

Gingrich Loses AL & MS; Romney Gains Delegates

[Alcon]

It doesn't help Romney tonight that his good events (HI and Samoa) will happen while most of the country is asleep.

If it is reported like KS, they'll wake up to the headline:

Santorum Wins AL and MS; Romney Gains Delegates

It might even be:

Gingrich Loses AL & MS; Romney Gains Delegates

Yeah, good luck on that man.

I think the best news for Romney tonight (besides the existence of the two other contests) is that some voters realize that this performance isn't especially impressive for Santorum, a la Romney's narrow Michigan win.

[Keystone Phil]

Gingrich Loses AL & MS; Romney Gains Delegates

You are truly something else, J.J.

[Franzl]

Gingrich Loses AL & MS; Romney Gains Delegates

You are truly something else, J.J.

And the amusing part is that (I think) he actually believes it.

[J. J.]

It doesn't help Romney tonight that his good events (HI and Samoa) will happen while most of the country is asleep.

If it is reported like KS, they'll wake up to the headline:

Santorum Wins AL and MS; Romney Gains Delegates

It might even be:

Gingrich Loses AL & MS; Romney Gains Delegates

Yeah, good luck on that man.

I think the best news for Romney tonight (besides the existence of the two other contests) is that some voters realize that this performance isn't especially impressive for Santorum, a la Romney's narrow Michigan win.

Gingrich Loses AL & MS; Romney Gains Delegates

You are truly something else, J.J.

It happened last Saturday.  

Seriously, I don't write the news stories, but I have to admit it, the media is in the tank for Romney.

BTW:  Congratulations Phil.  

[J. J.]

Gingrich Loses AL & MS; Romney Gains Delegates

You are truly something else, J.J.

And the amusing part is that (I think) he actually believes it.

Well, I beat Charles Krauthammer to it on Fox. 

[doktorb]

I know it's CSPAN but all the same, a caller has just said "Santorum is the only candidate in touch with reality"

I almost chocked on my tea.

[Alcon]

Romney is actually creeping up on Gingrich in Alabama; he's down only 1,000 with 85% reporting.

Edit: 1,400 with 88% reporting.

[doktorb]

I know it's CSPAN, there seems to be a woman having a fit of pique about the use of Politico.com in broadcasts. (IT'S LEFTIST PROPAGANDA!!! RAGE)

[Alcon]

Whoop, with 90% reporting Romney is now down only 200 votes in Alabama, versus Gingrich.

Honestly, I think a third-place result for Gingrich in Alabama might be even better for Santorum than Romney in 3rd.  Santorum has already embarrassed Romney in both states.  It would help to embarrass Gingrich in one of his "must-wins" too.

[platypeanArchcow]

Those were big dumps from Mobile and Baldwin, which have now caught up with the rest of the state.  Gingrich should pull it out.