I am concerned about NV and see that as a likely loss. McCain won in 2008 even losing NV, but keep in mind, he also won in NH.
That said, he won SC and FL as well. I think with SC and FL wins hopefully under his belt, maybe even NV could be somewhat of a race and he can win enough of the others to still win despite not having won NH and almost assuredly losing NV.
I think Gingrich can and will win, but it won’t be as easy as SC unfortunately in all the states.
In 2008 SC and NV were on the same day. McCain didn’t even bother trying NV because he was rightfully concerned with SC.
Also, NV has a very high mormon population which should help Romney.
I don’t think it’ll really be a big deal.
FL is the key. Its 50 delegates will give Newt the cushion he needs to absorb NV, CO, MI, AZ and make it to Super Tuesday.
really, if Romney loses by 10+ in FL he’s done anyway. none of the other states matter after that.