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

[Reginald]

Did people forget about the entrance poll from... four hours ago? Let's hold off on the panic attacks for now.

That being said, Carson coming in fourth would be the icing on the cake. Might as well not drop out with that momentum. He's right behind Comeback Kid Rubio after all!

Once again.

Entrance polls for caucuses are far less accurate than Exit polls from primaries.

Yes I'm aware, but they're still not the actual precinct reports. Little silly to be referencing IA as has been done ITT.

[GLPman]

FOX calls it for Trump.

[Skye]

It's Cruz vs Rubio, then.

[The Free North]

Again, does anyone have a idea why Jeb Bush is doing so poorly?

He epitomizes everything voters dont want in a candidate right now and has nothing to offer the establishment since he represents (quite literally) an old, outdated view of the party that does nothing to give them a chance in November.

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Why does CNN always make its calls last?

[Landslide Lyndon]

FOX calls it for Trump.

What nonsense! Everybody knows that RUBIO is the winner.

[Dorko Julio]

Well, Cruz is ahead of Rubio again

It is now a battle for second.

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

So it's a CRUZ and RUBIO battle with Bush, Kasich and Carson shouting in the distance.

[Zanas]

Why does CNN always make its calls last?

Maybe because they are, as one should be, cautious ?

[The Free North]

At this point, you have to wonder if Trump is inevitable. Winning NH and SC is a huge accomplishment and with a lot of southern states coming up in March, I don't see how Trump's momentum is stopped.

[yourelection]

Again, does anyone have a idea why Jeb Bush is doing so poorly?

Because what does he bring to the table? One of the reasons why I (erroneously) thought that Walker would beat Bush in the primary is because besides his family network, there's no mandate for him to run or theory behind his candidacy. This has to be it for Bush. I mean, right?

I was expecting the experience and connections of the Bush family to give him an advantage. Where is the machine that got George Bush elected in 2000 and 2004?

[RI]

Trump romping in Horry County. Not too surprising.

[Yeahsayyeah]

Promising a "fun night" and then calling the race almost immediately. Media...

[Pyro]

Why does CNN always make its calls last?

They're scared of being NBC in 2000.

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

CRUZ and RUBIO 1 vote difference.

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Rubio one vote behind Cruz.

[The Free North]

Why does CNN always make its calls last?

They're scared of being NBC in 2000.

Basically.

They were last to call NV and are lagging behind again.

[Holmes]

So probably Hillary vs. Trump.

[Xing]

Wow, that was fast. Still waiting for Rubber Ducky to be calling the "real winner", though.

I wouldn't call this race just yet.

Yes, it makes a difference when the networks actually call a state. Nice try.

[IceSpear]

Promising a "fun night" and then calling the race almost immediately. Media...

I guess by fun they meant whether or not they'd crown Rubio inevitable (if he finished 2nd) or a strong frontrunner (if he finished 3rd.)

[afleitch]

I'm loving NYT's live model projections.

[#TheShadowyAbyss]

Nevermind...

[Averroës Nix]

At this point, you have to wonder if Trump is inevitable. Winning NH and SC is a huge accomplishment and with a lot of southern states coming up in March, I don't see how Trump's momentum is stopped.

Trump winning 35% of the vote in South Carolina is a striking and important result. But it's hardly the harbinger of an "inevitable" nominee.

[yourelection]

Again, does anyone have a idea why Jeb Bush is doing so poorly?

He epitomizes everything voters dont want in a candidate right now and has nothing to offer the establishment since he represents (quite literally) an old, outdated view of the party that does nothing to give them a chance in November.

So after George Bush, that name is more of a disadvantage than an advantage?

[Beezer]

You can't stump the Trump.