NBC, CNN, and ABC have all called Missouri for Rick Santorum now. This is the state where Newt Gingrich isn’t on the ballot, and unfortunately for Santorum, this is also the state that will hold caucuses in March to determine who actually wins the state.
But for Santorum’s argument that he’s more formidable against Mitt Romney than Gingrich is, the Missouri results are a boon. With 41 percent of precincts reporting, Santorum’s at 54 percent to Romney’s 26 percent.
I just got back from my caucus in suburban St Paul Minnesota. The Romney and Santorum supporters were very respectival to each other. My precent voted:
Santorum 133
Romney 73
Ron Paul 67
Newt 42
I get the impression that the state as a whole will reflect this.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseIt's easy enough to cast a frivolous moment away when it doesn't mean anything.
Santorum gets a nod and a fancy that.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseAll three primaries tonight are non-binding and award no delegates as the RNC notes. So while they may be symbolic victories, there are actually no definitive results from tonight's elections.
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Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseThat's strange. I see from your link that you are right, but CNN reports otherwise: Three states - Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri - have contests on February 7. Colorado and Minnesota hold Republican caucuses with a total of 76 delegates at stake between the two. The third contest - the Republican primary in Missouri - is non-binding and has no impact on delegate allocation. The delegate selection process for Missouri begins with county caucuses on March 17.
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Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseBarry's on a roll. First, the unemployment report, now Santorum victories (even if they are symbolic). At the very least for Obama, it means more inter-GOP warfare. At the very best, he actually gets Santorum in the general.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseA little ungracious, wouldn't you say, Casey Abell? Well, you seem to be the only one at NRO taking that tone. Enjoy.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseMay be ungracious, but it's also true. You think Barry is unhappy about Santorum's wins? Please.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseMy sister-in-law just got back from the local precinct caucus here in Colorado (small town 72 attendees). Santorum 35; Romney 24, Gingrich 8, Ron Paul 5.
County wide 960 total. Santorum 483. Romney 219, Gingrich 107; Ron Paul 49.
Western slope of Colorado, not sure how the bluer East Slope will go.
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