Gingrich's South Carolina Win Raises Stakes in Florida Race
BusinessWeek
But in South Carolina, they backed Gingrich. Indeed, South Carolinians placed an even higher priority on beating Obama than did their counterparts in Iowa and New Hampshire. About one-third of voters in each of the other two early states told pollsters SUMTER, SC – Dr. Brenda Williams, who grew up in the segregated South, has [...]
Read MoreSouth Carolina primary results and beyond: Where the pundits don't matter
Entertainmen
WASHINGTON — If Mitt Romney does manage to limp to the nomination sometime this spring or summer, the former Massachusetts governor may face an enthusiasm problem, if South Carolina exit polls are any indication. The polls closed in South Carolina at 7:00 Pm and within seconds Newt Gingrich was declared the winner based on exit [...]
Read MoreSouth Carolina primary results: 9 takeaways
Politico
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was projected the winner of South Carolina's primary election on Saturday by MSNBC. Going into the contest, the presidential contender was riding a wave of momentum and surged COLUMBIA, S.C. — Brushing off his poor last place finish in the South Carolina primary Saturday, Republican Ron Paul promised supporters the [...]
Read MoreSouth Carolina primary results: 9 takeaways
Politico
By Gil Kaufman With the field of candidates cut down by half from just one month ago, the Republican presidential nomination could very well hinge on the results tomorrow in the South Carolina primary. Leading nominee Mitt Romney went into the first In the end, South Carolina wasn't even close. Newt Gingrich's commanding victory over [...]
Read MoreSouth Carolina primary results: 9 takeaways
Politico
In the end, South Carolina wasn't even close. Newt Gingrich's commanding victory over Mitt Romney in the first-in-the-South primary shook up the GOP nomination battle as the race heads to Florida — and ensures an epic Sunshine State showdown. By Gil Kaufman With the field of candidates cut down by half from just one month [...]
Read MoreStephen Colbert and Herman Cain Rally in South Carolina
E! Online
Comedian Stephen Colbert really wants a piece of the South Carolina primary, and no organizational obstacle will stop him from seizing it. Originally, his list of desires was long: He wanted the entire primary named after him Herman Cain has already dropped out of the presidential race…but that won't stop Stephen Colbert from rallying for [...]
Read MoreSouth Carolina primary: What to watch as the votes come in
CBS News
A look at the county-by-county votes in the 2008 South Carolina primary. Since the 1980's the South Carolina Primary has sought to be the first voice of southern Republicans – even scheduling itself on Saturdays to help do that – and has always played a crucial role in GOP nomination contests. With the pre-election polls [...]
Read MoreSouth Carolina primary: What to watch as the votes come in
CBS News
ORANGEBURG, SC — Newt Gingrich went into the last night before Saturday's South Carolina primary acting like he thought he was on the verge of a win. And Mitt Romney seemed to agree. Gingrich's momentum has been ticking steadily up all week, ORANGEBURG, SC — Newt Gingrich went into the last night before Saturday's South [...]
Read MoreSouth Carolina primary: Voting under way in tight race
BBC News
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Newt Gingrich is feeling it. Having slugged his way to the lead for the second time, the former House speaker spies victory in South Carolina, a win he has said repeatedly will "make history" and By Roger Repohl|January 21, 2012 12:18 pm The South Carolina primary is coming up on Saturday, [...]
Read MoreStephen Colbert and Herman Cain Rally in South Carolina
E! Online
Comedy Central host and presidential hopeful Stephen Colbert visited the Morning Joe crew in South Carolina Friday to discuss the GOP race, as well as his (and Herman Cain's) efforts in the state. On tonight's Colbert Report, Stephen Colbert took stock of the latest issues hurting the campaigns of the Republican candidates. Newt Gingrich is [...]
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