Chrome Store. Can you debunk this? Some people with statistical backgrounds think they have uncovered UNDENIABLE evidence of voter fraud. (This post is not politically motivated.) : AskReddit. Gingrich to HUMAN EVENTS: 'I have a game plan to win after South Carolina' Should Newt Gingrich turn in a strong showing in the South Carolina primary Saturday and his rivals for the conservative vote drop out of the GOP presidential race, the former House speaker feels confident he can draw a sharp contrast with front-runner Mitt Romney and win their party’s nomination for President this year.
“I have a game plan to win after South Carolina,” said Gingrich, who spoke to HUMAN EVENTS Wednesday morning between campaign stops in the Palmetto State. While freely admitting he is “totally focused on winning South Carolina,” Gingrich echoed the view of Florida campaign chairman Bill McCollum that he can defeat Romney in that state’s primary January 31st. “The one significant mistake we made in the campaign so far was failing to get on the ballot in Virginia [March 6],” Gingrich conceded, but he quickly added that “we learned from that mistake and we just have to work harder in the other Super Tuesday states to make up for this. FIRST ON CNN: Sources: Perry dropping out of GOP race. Charleston, South Carolina (CNN) - Rick Perry is telling supporters that he will drop his bid Thursday for the Republican presidential nomination, two sources familiar with his plans told CNN.
The Texas governor will make the announcement before the CNN debate in South Carolina, the sources said. Tune in Thursday at 8 p.m. ET for the CNN/Southern Republican Presidential Debate hosted by John King and follow it on Twitter at #CNNDebate. For real-time coverage of the South Carolina primary, go to CNNPolitics.com or to the CNN apps or CNN mobile web site.Follow the Ticker on Twitter: @politicalticker The move comes two days before the South Carolina primary and hours before the final debate ahead of the voting, which will take place on CNN Thursday night. The campaigns of Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum reached out to the Perry campaign Thursday morning in an "aggressive effort" to get his endorsement, according to a source close to Perry. – CNN's Josh Levs contributed to this report. Perry Dropping Out; Will Endorse Gingrich - Alex Roarty. Strassel: Romney's Rivals Fizzle in South Carolina. Romney Put On Defense At South Carolina Debate, As GOP Rivals Fight For Edge In State Primary.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Republican candidates were returning to the campaign trail Tuesday slightly bruised but unbowed after a raucous debate that left Mitt Romney fielding attacks from the get-go and all five candidates earning wild reception from a fired-up audience that will be casting votes alongside fellow South Carolinians on Saturday.
Romney was put on defense out of the box at the Fox News/Wall Street Journal/South Carolina GOP debate -- answering questions about his record at private venture firm, Bain Capital; distancing himself from super PAC ads against fellow candidates; defending his record as Massachusetts governor, and dodging demands that he release his tax records. But Romney held his ground against the onslaught, saying he is proud of his record in business and as governor. "We were fortunate to have an unemployment rate by the time I left office of 4.7 percent. Poll: Obama tied with Romney & Paul in November showdowns. Washington (CNN) – Mitt Romney is all tied up with President Barack Obama in a likely general election matchup, with the president showing signs of weakness on the economy and Romney seen as out of touch with ordinary Americans, according to a new national survey.
And a CNN/ORC International Poll released Monday also indicates that Rep. Ron Paul of Texas is also even with Obama in another possible showdown this November. The survey also suggests the Republican advantage on voter enthusiasm is eroding, which could be crucial in a close contest. South Carolina Primary: Newt Gingrich Will Defeat Mitt Romney, ABC News Projects.
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South Carolina. On a Sunday morning appearance on “Fox & Friends,” conservative columnist Ann Coulter explained why Romney fell short in the South Carolina GOP presidential primary, blaming the priorities of South Carolina voters for Gingrich’s success.
“Apparently, South Carolinians would rather have the emotional satisfaction of a snotty remark toward the president than to beat Obama in the fall,” Coulter, the author of “Demonic: How the Liberal Mob Is Endangering America,” said. “We saw it in the debates when Gingrich would say things that didn’t really make sense. That is what you usually associate with Democrats, which I described in my last book, ‘Demonic,’ how mobs behave.” Some of what Gingrich has said might appear to make sense, she said, but should be analyzed more closely.
“Something that sounds like it makes sense like, ‘Mitt Romney doesn’t have influence over his super PAC — that makes you wonder if he’ll have influence as president,’” she continued. Election 2012 - Estimated Republican Delegate Scorecard. Despite Gingrich win, Democrats still fixated on Romney. GOP Race Intensifies as Huntsman Exits. Rivals attack Romney in testy Republican presidential debate - The Hill's Ballot Box. Republicans took every opportunity to jab at Mitt Romney at a Monday debate - one of their last chances to undercut him before he seals his fate as the GOP nominee.
The debate, sponsored by Fox News, was easily one of the liveliest and testiest encounters the candidates have engaged in thus far. Romney was the target from the start and he remained there as opponent after opponent piled on, leaving no issue off limits as they worked to chip away at Romney ahead of Saturday’s decisive primary.
With only five candidates remaining in the race, each contender got plenty of air time and they used it in the first of two debates to take place this week. Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry lunged into Romney over his record at private equity firm Bain Capital. Rick Santorum confronted Romney for refusing to stand up to a super PAC supporting him, then flipped his words and his record back on him. 5.02M Watch CNN South Carolina Debate - TVNewser. Newt: I had to go negative. Fox News correspondent Bret Baier opened the debate with quite a segue, pivoting from MLK day and jobs to asking Newt Gingrich about the attacks he has been making against Mitt Romney, which he'd promised he wouldn't use.
"Why" use them? Baier asked. “If that’s a part of your campaign, then questioning it has to be equally legitimate … We need to satisfy that whoever we nominate has a record that can stand up to Barack Obama in a very effective way.” Baier then read from the WSJ editorial criticizing his lines of attack as similar to President Obama's campaign. "I raised questions that I think are legitimate questions," said Gingrich, adding it's "part of his responsibility as a candidate" to answer questions "before you get to a general election. " Baier asked a third question about Gingrich's statements criticizing Bain Capital. Gingrich delivers show-stopper at beginning of South Carolina debate. Gingrich replies angrily to first question on ex-wife's allegationsSantorum says Romney, Gingrich played "footsies with the left"Debate comes at end of one of the wildest days in a volatile campaignRomney has been front-runner but polls say his lead is fading Editor's note: For coverage of the South Carolina primary, go to CNNPolitics.com or to the CNN apps or CNN mobile web site.
Charleston, South Carolina (CNN) -- The four remaining GOP candidates played to their individual strengths on Thursday and tried to leave a lasting impression in a final, boisterous debate two days before South Carolina's pivotal primary. Romney downplays expectations, Gingrich surges as South Carolina votes. "I articulate the deepest-held values of the American people," Newt Gingrich saysNewt Gingrich wins South Carolina primary in stunning turnaroundGingrich surged in polls in week leading up to primaryMitt Romney comes off a tough week with Rick Santorum's official Iowa win Columbia, South Carolina (CNN) -- Newt Gingrich won Saturday's South Carolina GOP presidential primary, marking a stunning turnaround for a candidate who finished fourth in Iowa and New Hampshire and whose campaign had been left for dead -- again -- by observers just weeks ago.
With about 95% of polling places reporting, Gingrich had 40% of the vote, with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney getting 27% and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum getting 17%. Gingrich, Romney ’Neck and Neck’ in South Carolina. Striving to regain ground in the final hours before the South Carolina Republican presidential primary, Mitt Romney raised questions about rival Newt Gingrich’s business dealings as the former House speaker aimed for an upset victory that could prolong the nominating race. On primary eve, Romney says SC race neck-and-neck. NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Mitt Romney pronounced himself in a neck-and-neck race with Newt Gingrich on the eve of South Carolina's pivotal presidential primary and pressed his chief rival Friday to release more details about his ethical problems as House speaker.
Gingrich's camp countered that Romney's campaign was "on a panic-attack" after losing ground in recent polls. Rick Santorum and Ron Paul argued they were still in the mix as South Carolina's Sen. Brokaw: Republican "Jihad" Underway In South Carolina. South Carolina Republican Presidential Primary. Romney opens 21-point lead in South Carolina: Reuters/Ipsos poll. Romney sings Happy Birthday to S.C. governor. By David Jackson, USA TODAY Updated 2012-01-20 6:13 PM Mitt Romney and Nikki Haley By EMMANUEL DUNAND, AFP/Getty Images NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Mitt Romney added a festive air to an end-of-the-campaign rally today, singing Happy Birthday to one of his top backers: South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Romney noted that it's an especially big day for Haley: "She turns 40 years old.
" The Republican candidate also produced a cake for Haley and invited backers to partake after the rally. Haley told the crowd: "All I want is President Romney for my birthday. " Earlier, Haley told supporters to make sure they crank out the vote for Romney on Saturday, as he tries to fight off Newt Gingrich in the South Carolina primary. "We've got to end this," Haley said. South Carolina Democrats unamused by Colbert's ploy.