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Romney Can Kiss the 2012 South Carolina Primary GOOD-BYE!
June 22, 2010 | vanity

Posted on 06/22/2010 7:52:33 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege

The elections of Nikki Haley, who is poised to become the first female/first Indian governor of South Carolina and Tim Scott, poised to become the second black Republican congressman to serve in Congress (and who won against a segregationist's son, Paul Thurmond) were momentous and historical for all the obvious reasons...

That being said, I do not expect the lamestream media to give these stories as much coverage as they deserve mainly because their "conservatives want segregation back" mantra is quite frankly the only age-old tactic liberals have to rely on for any hope of keeping their shackles on the nation in 2010.

BUT the most exciting aspect of these races are their long term implications. Politically speaking, these electoral results are CRITICAL because they represent the mood of one of the most crucial presidential primary states...And here's the glaring reality: "no Republican presidential candidate has captured the White House without first winning the South Carolina primary since former President Reagan won the state's primary in 1980."

In 2008, John McCain narrowly beat Mike Huckabee to take the state--Mitt Romney was a distant third.

Everybody knows South Carolina is a key primary state. Nikki Haley and Tim Scott just won and no it was not Romney's doing, though Romney tried ever so desperately to the very end to attach his name to Haley's impending victory by "campaigning" with her and pouring tons and tons cash into her campaign.

In the end however, we all know which figure's endorsements took BOTH Haley and Scott to ultimate victory...

Just sayin... :)


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Palin 2012!
1 posted on 06/22/2010 7:52:36 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: hennie pennie; Virginia Ridgerunner; Clyde5445

*PING*


2 posted on 06/22/2010 7:54:49 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

SC is the third most important Primary state afterward Iowa Caucasus and New Hampshire...it’s referred to as a “make or break” for Presidential candidates - Nikki will help Palin no doubt.....yes a strategy was in place by Sarah to compete against Romney and “spoilers” pushed by the GOP against her!


3 posted on 06/22/2010 7:57:08 PM PDT by Bigtigermike
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

4 posted on 06/22/2010 8:00:39 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Mexico is the U.S. version of Hamas)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Nikki is a Pink Elephant for sure...she identified with Sarah more than Mitt any-day....she appreciates Mitt endorsement and raising money for her but she was pulled from 4th to 1st in a matter of a week after Sarah endorsed her...wow!


5 posted on 06/22/2010 8:01:02 PM PDT by Bigtigermike
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To: Bigtigermike

This is where the Atwater Strategy pays off: PhonyCons like Romney get killed off by Southern Conservatives who aren’t fooled by tax and spend Big Gummint GOPers like Mittens.

Make Mine Sarah!

Best,

Chris


6 posted on 06/22/2010 8:02:40 PM PDT by section9
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To: section9
The Origin of American Death Panels.


7 posted on 06/22/2010 8:07:48 PM PDT by Diogenesis (Article IV - Section 4 - The United States shall protect each of them against Invasion)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

If you are counting on Palin stopping Romney you better make sure she runs against him, just saying....


8 posted on 06/22/2010 8:09:06 PM PDT by sickoflibs ( "It's not the taxes, the redistribution is the federal spending=tax delayed")
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To: Diogenesis

GREAT reminders. Thank you for posting.


9 posted on 06/22/2010 8:09:06 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
Actually, THANK YOU!!!!!!!

and Gov. Palin who has more testicular fortitude in
one eyelash than then entire GOP cohort of losers
like Romney who defended Obama and Obamacare and Geithner.


“Romney praises Obama
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney praised President Obama
at a GOP fundraising dinner Wednesday ..
"I also think it's important for us to nod to the president when he's right," Romney said....
Romney, who spoke at a dinner for the National Republican Senatorial Committee,
said he's pleased with the president's plans to "finish the job" in Iraq and Afghanistan
-- lines that drew applause from the partisan audience. He also applauded the president
for standing up to the auto industry.
"I hope he continues to be tough ....The former businessman even offered faint praise for
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, saying that after a series of initial missteps,
"I think he's finally getting close to the right answer."



10 posted on 06/22/2010 8:26:49 PM PDT by Diogenesis (Article IV - Section 4 - The United States shall protect each of them against Invasion)
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

DeMint is a Romney man. Despite the interesting developments in SC tonight, the fact that Lovable Lindsey is still there makes the other natters seem unimportant.


11 posted on 06/22/2010 8:29:46 PM PDT by Theodore R.
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To: CondoleezzaProtege
Two things....

1. Romney endorsed Nikki Haley BEFORE Palin did.

2. Palin will not run.

12 posted on 06/22/2010 9:48:38 PM PDT by crunk
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Interesting observations ALL — but a bit premature still. Romney endorsed Nikki Haley before Sarah Palin did. It didn’t move her in the polls. When Palin endorsed her. Within a week, it shot her up 20% in the polls, and she took a commanding lead — from which she never fell, even after two attempts a sliming her with lies by the good ole’ boys here in SC to drag her down with FALSE scandals. If you judge sheerly by whose endorsement meant the most — Sarah Palin wins hands down. That’s not libe yo mean much 2 years from now when the Presidential primaries start.

Also, someone mentioned that Sarah won’t run in 2012. YOU may be right — or you may be WRONG. Sarah is being VERY intelligent about building a STRONG base of WINNING candidates whom SHE has personally endorsed and campaigned for. Her average is WELL over .500 (closer to .750!) right now. That will be a formidable “army” of favors to call in when it comes time for endorsements in any future campaign. ANd, consider that she’s already put out feelers and opened up an office in Iowa... Sarah may not run — but she’s certainly laid the ground work to prepare if shr decides to. And if she doesn’t, I ENVY the candidate she decided to support for the nomination EARLY in the primary contest nex time around! WHAT a network she’s building!

Third, someone mentioned that JIm DeMint is “a Romney man.” That is indeed true.” He endorsed Romney during the 2008 campaign, and may do so again in 2008 — or, HE may not. Time will tell. He also spoke very favorably of his close friend Congressman Gresham Barrett who was running for governor of SC — but when it came down to the runoff between Barrett and Haley, DeMint said “BOTH were strong candidates and WHOEVER won, SC would get a good governor.” IN other words, he remained non-commital. SMART on DeMint’s part, and indicative of knowing WHEN to back away from a candidate whose “ship is sinking.” Romney’s ship just might be “sinking.” DeMint make see that before long, and begin to back away. He could support Palin for 2012 — IF she runs, or perhaps another candidate altogether — say Chris Christie of NJ? He is looking AWFUL good right about now!

Still too early to speculate. Lots of fresh faces and ideas and names circulating. Many of the names are worth considering to one degree or another in light of recent events or positions on current issues.... Bobby Jindal, Haley Barbour, Rick Santorum, even Jim DeMint himself — though he denies any interest in running.... We shall see. None of these issues will be resolved in the next few weeks. So it’s ALL speculation and prognostication now anyway.

But that’s sorta the fun part of it here on FR isn’t it? ANd some of us can do JUST as good as the folks on the FoxNews panel with Bret Baer anyway :-D


13 posted on 06/22/2010 10:13:25 PM PDT by patriot preacher (To be a good American Citizen and a Christian IS NOT a contradiction. (www.mygration.blogspot.com))
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To: crunk; hennie pennie
Two things:

1) In true Romney fashion, he tried: switching gears based on whichever way the tides are going. That's how he's built his career and campaign strategies...NO core principles, NO truth, all flip flop based on what he thinks the people want to hear. One day he's for universal healthcare in Massachusetts, the next day he's trying to ride the Arizona Tea Party bandwagon.

He's not stupid. Let's give him credit where it's due. He's obviously at the point where he realizes he can't rely on the GOP establishment to carry him through any victory. (It's questionable now as to whether any establishment will be left. They're all being voted out!) He obviously realizes how badly he did in South Carolina primary last time around and how he needs to win the state for any hope of the presidency. He obviously saw the Palin endorsement for Tea Party favorite Nikki Haley coming---so he thought, "Well maybe if I get my name out there in time. I'll get the credit!"

Problem: when he made the endorsement, NOBODY CARED. NOBODY LISTENED. NO POLLS were shifted.

It was not until AFTER Palin endorsed Haley, when Haley became a household name. So much so that Haley included Palin's very endorsement speech in her main campaign commercial.

2) Oh and even if Palin doesn't run (which I believe she has been doing since November 5, 2008) --> I can most assure you, Mitt ROMNEYCARE WILL NOT WIN the nomination. Not even come close. The revamping of the conservative movement Sarah Palin has achieved for this country cannot be reversed any time soon, and it has NO place for flip flopping, fake politicos such as Mr. Romney. You can be sure he certainly wouldn't get the most crucial endorsement only she can provide.

Those are just the facts. :)

14 posted on 06/22/2010 10:22:02 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: patriot preacher

please read my post #14 where I explain exactly why even *IF* Palin were NOT to run, ROMNEY will most CERTAINLY not win the nomination. (nor receive a crucial endorsement from Palin)

The new GOP, which Palin has had the biggest hand in creating, has no room for flip flopping, fake politicos such as Mr. Romney...sure maybe a few honest “moderates” here and there to win some seats in very liberal states-—but NOT to run for the presidency.


15 posted on 06/22/2010 10:26:14 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: patriot preacher
please read my post #14 where I explain exactly why even *IF* Palin were NOT to run, ROMNEY will most CERTAINLY not win the nomination. (nor receive a crucial endorsement from Palin)

The new GOP, which Palin has had the biggest hand in creating, has no room for flip flopping, fake politicos such as Mr. Romney...sure maybe a few honest “moderates” here and there to win some seats in very liberal states-—but NOT to run for the presidency.

AND to add to that: there is CERTAINLY no room for the very person who introduced "universal" death panel healthcare to America in his OWN STATE. I don't see how Mr. Romneycare will seek to convince a public that will be all too eager to vote in someone that will do everything in his/her power to repeal whatever is possible to about Obamacare.

16 posted on 06/22/2010 10:29:50 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
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To: CondoleezzaProtege

45th President of The United States

17 posted on 06/22/2010 10:35:29 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: crunk; CondoleezzaProtege
Two things.... 1. Romney endorsed Nikki Haley BEFORE Palin did.

2. Palin will not run.


Two other things:

1. Romney's endorsement did nothing to move the polls, while Palin's helped enourmously where the polls were concered.

2. Sure she's not going to run, that's why she is endorsing people right and left, especially in Iowa, and South Carolina, two bellweather Primary states. Keep telling yourself that and you just might start to believe it at about the same time the rest of us are calling her Madam President.
18 posted on 06/22/2010 10:39:15 PM PDT by SoConPubbie
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To: CondoleezzaProtege; SoConPubbie

And Romney endorsed Chris Christie, Scott Brown and Jim McDonell, who all won their races while Palin stayed out of those contests for the most part. I am not really sure what your point is. They both have shown strengths in different parts of the country. They’d probably make a good team since they attract different voters — Romney attracts more of the libertarian types while Palin attracts the populists types. I think we have much bigger foes to fight than fighting each other.


19 posted on 06/23/2010 12:15:25 AM PDT by crunk
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To: crunk
“Romney attracts more of the libertarian types while Palin attracts the populists types.”

What libertarian types have ever backed Mitt Romney? Mitt Romney attracts more GOP insider types would be a far more accurate statement.

20 posted on 06/23/2010 1:06:36 AM PDT by bwc2221
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