Romney, another North East liberal won New Hampshire In 2012. Gingrich only got 9 % in New Hampshire, but then crushed Romney in South Carolina.
And with that result, the nostrum that South Carolina picks the eventual nominee was laid to rest.
And who won the nomination that year?
Gingrich was from the neighboring state of Georgia. Teddy is a Canadian from Texas. The only Canadians that South Carolinians like are those that bring their money to play golf at Myrtle Beach. As for Texans, they think more highly of their skunks!
The dogs have a use for Teddy, though!