Hey, via Instapundit, it’s the Saturday drunkblogger, Vodkapundit–says it’s a two man race–McCain-Romney. And who would want to argue with that?
Seriously, that’s what it looks like.
The Huckster is done for. We have to knock Rudy off in Florida, then it’s on to Super Tuesday.
But for tonight, we can congratulate Gov. Mitt Romney on his great win in Nevada, and his holding his own in South Carolina in such a tough field.
Thanks to Jeff Fuller for the link.
CNN Exit Polls suggest McCain will take 1st, Huck 2nd, and Mitt finishing with 3rd. Fred’s close behind, however, in a split conservative race.
Go
here to watch the delegate and overall numbers for SC.
Let’s keep our fingers crossed.
Update: With 1% reporting (long way to go, obviously), McCain is way out in front and Mitt has a secure 3rd-place position (leads by 6%–18% to 12% ) over Fred.
What does this do to guaranteed-a-win Huckabee and 4th-place Fred?
Update II: With 39% reporting, Mitt is trailing Fred by 1400 votes. Our man may get 4th. It’ll be close.
Some anecdotes about the Huckster in reference to Fred’s campaign at the Campaign Spot:
Talked to my Dad in Greenville this morning. He said that if local talk radio is any measure of voter sentiment, Fred is “surging.” There is great hostility on the Greenville/Spartanburg airwaves to both McCain and Huckabee. A number of talk radio callers are unhappy with Huckabee’s fried squirrel shtick, many of them complaining that it “makes us look like country bumpkins.”
Huckabee also may have committed a gaffe in a recent appearance at Clemson University. My Dad said it’s been reported that during his remarks there, Huckabee brought up the topic of the Confederate flag flying over the State House, which caused so much heartburn during the 2000 Campaign. Huckabee said something to the effect that, “if people came into our state and told us what to do with the flag, we’d tell ’em where to stick that poll.” If that’s accurate, he just succeeded in bringing up an issue most South Carolinians simply want to leave behind. My Dad added that some talk radio callers wanted to know why a Baptist minister was making such a crude suggestion.
Cool graphic with results from the Nevada GOP caucus site. They also have a link to county results if you’re interested.
UPDATE: Mitt’s victory message, via the Corner:
Today, the people of Nevada voted for change in Washington. For far too long, our leaders have promised to take the action necessary to build a stronger America, and still the people of Nevada and all across this country are waiting. Whether it is reforming health care, making America energy independent or securing the border, the American people have been promised much and are now ready for change.
The need for change is even more apparent today as our economy faces challenges both here at home and abroad. For decades, we have talked about the long-term economic challenges confronting our country but still the tax burden is too high, business is stifled by regulations and more money goes to defending against junk lawsuits than promoting research and innovation. Now, Washington must act and take the steps necessary to strengthen our economy. With a career spent turning around businesses, creating jobs and imposing fiscal discipline, I am ready to get my hands on Washington and turn it inside out.
Romney’s western victory marked two straight successes, coming after a win in the Michigan primary earlier in the week that revived his campaign.
I wonder how this news might affect the vote in South Carolina. Any thoughts?
By the way, come on over to NY for Mitt and view a few new YouTube videos. One’s entitled “Vietnam Veterans Against McCain.”
At Hot Air. Entire transcript at LA Times. Two clips.
Mike Huckabee is autographing bibles now. Comments from Ann Marie at ElectRomney in 2008 on the pix and story in the NY Times.
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