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SC Primary - - Live Thread
FR's eyes on the nation | today | me

Posted on 01/21/2012 6:43:43 AM PST by tomkat

It's 0930 EST and there's nothing in the sidebar that looks like a live thread for the SC primary . . .


TOPICS: Breaking News; Politics/Elections; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: gingrich; newt; noobama; paul; romney; santorum; scprimary; southcarolina
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To: KansasGirl
Today I am really wishing FR had a “ Ignore this poster” button! Geesh!
I just want to read about peoples experiences at the polls and watch the returns come in.

Big ditto to that, Girl !

Still, the various serial foodfights notwithstanding, it's been enjoyable takin' a break and catchin' up with FReepers' thoughts on the day's events in SC.

Carry on y'all, yer doin' good  

861 posted on 01/21/2012 2:00:42 PM PST by tomkat (para bellum)
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To: xzins; dools0007world

“Who do you support?

Did you support King David for king of Israel?”

Probably Ahab, who after all was loyal to his wife . . .

Before she got eaten by dogs, anyway.


862 posted on 01/21/2012 2:01:57 PM PST by Psalm 144 (Voodoo Republicans: Don't read their lips - watch their hands.)
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To: SatinDoll

Why did he do the global warming add with Pelosi?


863 posted on 01/21/2012 2:04:00 PM PST by dools0007world
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To: DrewsMum
If Mitt were winning, we would have known about it at 8:30 this morning

lol.
864 posted on 01/21/2012 2:04:05 PM PST by Girlene
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To: tomkat

We need more popcorn! :)


865 posted on 01/21/2012 2:04:45 PM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......and his name is Chris Healy(tongue-tied))
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To: onyx

“I’d rather do housework than watch The Five and I don’t do housework!”

LOL—Some how I knew this to be true.

And Yes Go Newt. :)


866 posted on 01/21/2012 2:04:52 PM PST by Clyde5445
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To: halfright

For a then 14-yr old to be speaking directly with the King of Jordan was a hell of a rush.


867 posted on 01/21/2012 2:05:27 PM PST by tcrlaf (Election 2012: THE RAPTURE OF THE DEMOCRATS)
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To: tomkat

(Only after the big guy stopped by and let the lightening rods go!)


868 posted on 01/21/2012 2:05:47 PM PST by hoosiermama
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To: Windflier

Good comeback. I remember Newt in update NY as well and how infuriating it was to see him support that liberal.

I knew he was doing something against his whole philosophy and life experience, and I asked myself why would he do that?

And the only answer I could think that made sense is he needed speaking and endorsement fees, and the Republican establishment was pulling his strings.

Now with the backing of a well-funded SuperPAC, Newt is independent to act on his own. As I see the old Newt of ‘94 back with us, I pray he will stay with us and clearly he will if he goes all the way to this Fall’s election.

After he gets in the Whitehouse, he will need to size up the Fed and the big banks, the banksters who are in a position to hold a gun to his head and ours to do their will. This sizing up is going to be his first real test.


869 posted on 01/21/2012 2:06:37 PM PST by Hostage (The revolution needs a spark. The Constitution is dead.)
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To: Windflier
And don't you believe for a minute that we've forgotten it. I myself was one of his loudest critics on this website, but sometime during this race, I found myself drawing a distinction between Newt's errant positions, and his real ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

Oh, man, Windflier -- BLESS YOU for saying it so extremely well. BULLS-EYE!

And Godspeed Newt Gingrich!!!

870 posted on 01/21/2012 2:06:37 PM PST by Finny ("Raise hell. Vote smart." -- Ted Nugent)
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To: CitizenReporter; 50mm; darkwing104; Arrowhead1952; Darksheare; TheOldLady; Lady Jag; Allegra; ...
15 years ago today Newt was the 1st Speaker in history reprimanded for ethics violations. How will Newt answer this? It’s worrisome.

CONCERN TROLL!


871 posted on 01/21/2012 2:06:37 PM PST by Old Sarge (RIP FReeper Skyraider (1930-2011) - You Are Missed)
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To: seekthetruth
I wanted to report on what I've seen here is SC this week. This is all anecdotal, so take it with a grain of salt.

Economic conservatives:
Before the first debate the folks who I would hear talking about the primary were still favoring Romney over Gingrich and Santorum by roughly a 2-1 margin with a few supporting Perry and Paul. Based on the comments I heard, many of them wanted to support another candidate than Romney but felt he was the one to take on Obama and it was inevitable.

The first debate changed everything. Quite few of the Romney supporters started jumping ship over to Newt. The second debate and Perry endorsement really started putting him over the top. I know one lady who voted for Romney in 2008 and was going to vote for him in 2012 but changed her mind for Gingrich.

Social conservatives:
They were definitely a mixed bag supporting Gingrich, Santorum and Perry. Most did not favor Romney at all and didn't like talking about him. I really don't know if it's his Mormonism or being moderate or both that put these folks off but they definitely don't care for him.

The first and second debate helped Gingrich out with the social conservatives. I think the Perry endorsement and quasi-Palin endorsement really put Gingrich in command with thesm and got them excited about Gingrich. I still think quite a few of them really like Santorum overall, so he should do well with them.

Republican Moderates:
The moderate style of Republicans are sticking with Romney and they haven't seemed phased by anything. I will say this that this group seems to be sticking Romney and they aren't giving up.

Turnout at my precinct seemed low but that is probably pretty common for a primary. That's it from the Lowcountry.

872 posted on 01/21/2012 2:08:38 PM PST by Mr Fuji
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To: Old Sarge
Rain now hitting the coast. Romney/McCain territory.

Weather

873 posted on 01/21/2012 2:08:43 PM PST by LdSentinal
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To: seekthetruth

Yes, after 7 days, I am feeling somewhat better, thanks very much. “Chesta” - I’ll buy it! Give James a hug from me! Miss you both!


874 posted on 01/21/2012 2:08:43 PM PST by onyx (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC - DONATE MONTHLY! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, let me know!)
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To: RetSignman

ROTFL! GOOD on Newt!! He just has to win this primary!


875 posted on 01/21/2012 2:10:14 PM PST by onyx (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC - DONATE MONTHLY! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, let me know!)
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To: Finny

Holy cow, looked to see if a live thread was started and 870 posts already! Could be hugh!

Go Newt, Go South Carolina, we’re countin’ on you!


876 posted on 01/21/2012 2:10:37 PM PST by bigbob
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To: Psalm 144

Shudda had the proTECTive underwear; instead of the Milk-Bone© ones...


877 posted on 01/21/2012 2:12:33 PM PST by Elsie (Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going)
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To: meadsjn

LOL. Good!
I so want Newt to win and by a decisive margin!


878 posted on 01/21/2012 2:12:47 PM PST by onyx (PLEASE SUPPORT FREE REPUBLIC - DONATE MONTHLY! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, let me know!)
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To: neal1960; no-to-illegals; SunkenCiv

To nti and SC in case you haven’t seen this already.


879 posted on 01/21/2012 2:12:47 PM PST by gleeaikin
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To: jennychase
Callista was born March 4, 1966, which makes her 45. Newt is 68, so he's 23 years older (I earlier mistakenly said she was 30 years younger)
880 posted on 01/21/2012 2:15:42 PM PST by PapaBear3625 (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
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