Open Thread: Santorum, Romney Split Alabama, Mississippi, Hawaii
Three states voted yesterday in the GOP presidential primary with Rick Santorum winning the states of Alabama and Mississippi and Mitt Romney winning Hawaii. Things are more complicated than that, however, due to the fact that delegates to the RNC weren't given out on a winner-take-all basis. Thanks to his relatively close finishes in the two states won by Santorum and an additional victory in American Samoa, Mitt Romney actually came away with the most delegates last night. While Santorum and Romney did well, last night was a tough one for Newt Gingrich, who failed to win the popular vote in any of the contests. More below the break from the Washington Times:
With 98 percent of the precincts counted in Alabama, Mr. Santorum pulled in 38 percent of the vote; Mr. Gingrich, 23 percent; and Mr. Romney, 23 percent, according to the AP. In Mississippi, Mr. Santorum held 35 percent; Mr. Gingrich, 32 percent; and Mr. Romney, 32 percent with 99 percent of the precincts counted.
Texas Rep. Ron Paul, who finished in single digits in both primaries, basically skipped the southern states to focus his money and energy elsewhere — though he did pick up a single delegate in the Hawaii caucuses.
Taken together, Mr. Romney walked away with at least 40 delegates and Mr. Santorum won at least 34, while Newt Gingrich added at least 24 delegates and Ron Paul got at least 1, according to the AP.
There were more than 107 delegates to the Republican National Convention up for grabs Tuesday: 47 in Alabama, 37 in Mississippi, 17 in Hawaii caucuses and six more in caucuses in American Samoa.
At an election-night party in Lafayette, La., Mr. Santorum opened his victory speech with, “We did it again.”
Promising supporters that he plans to “compete everywhere” in the upcoming contests, the former Pennsylvania senator said, “The time is now for conservatives to pull together. The time is now to make sure that we have the best chance to win this election. And the best chance to win this election is to nominate a conservative to go up against Barack Obama.”
The good news for the Santorum campaign was generally viewed as bad news for Mr. Gingrich, the former Georgia congressman who had predicted he would win in both Southern states.
But in his comments to supporters in Birmingham, Ala., the former House speaker and longtime Georgia congressman made it clear he has no intentions of stepping aside before the Republican convention in Tampa, Fla., in August.
“I emphasize going to Tampa because one of the things tonight proves is that the elite media’s attempts to convince the nation that Mitt Romney is inevitable just collapsed,” he said to cheers.
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Playing the Yankees
Submitted by dan iroticiv on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 9:07am.
We are going up against a major league foe this November and because some of our more conservative friends don't like the uniform of our team, they have decided to send the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to face the NY Yankees this November.
Remember McCain?
Submitted by Radical1979 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 9:40am.
Last election we sent our less conservative friend to face the same foe. It didn't work out very well, so in my opinion we're trying to send in our relief pitcher.
Relief Pitcher
Submitted by dan iroticiv on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 9:53am.
What you are sending is a minor league bench warmer. I could almost understand voting for Gingrich, at least he is in the same league as Obama. Won't win, but would be fun to watch. Voting for Santorum is a vote for 4 more years of Obama and reinforces the caricature of some in the GOP. Santorum might be a nice guy, but he will get destroyed by Obama in the general.
We've already tried the
Submitted by Free Stinker on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 10:09am.
We've already tried the Moderates - Dole and McCain - and IT DOES NOT WORK.
Spare us the baseball analogies. Mitt is a RINO
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Ok
Submitted by dan iroticiv on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:03am.
Ok I will spare any analogies. Obama would have won in 2008 if we put Ronald Reagan against him. The country was in no mood for another republican after 8 years of President Bush. Dole was thrown to the wolves against a successful and very popular president clinton. Like it or not Rick Santorum or Newt Gingrich are NOT electable, you can stamp your silly right wing feet all day long, and go out and vote for an unqualified unelectable candidate all you want, but we will get our asses kicked in Novemeber. You might like the nonsense Santorum says, but half of this country finds him unqualified and scary. I have never voted for a democrat, but would never vote for Santorum to lead our country. My guess is that the same people would be happy to have Sarah Palin on the ticket again. Maybe we need to nominate Santorum, get totally destroyed in the general and finally put a stake in the hearts of the far right that is destroying our party. .
'...the far right that is destroying our party'
Submitted by vrwc13 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 12:40pm.
...ah, the vrwc is doing it's best eh?
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
wrong Again
Submitted by Free Stinker on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 5:19pm.
McCain was leading until he suspended his campain. And remember how he pulled into the lead? Picking CONSERVATIVE Sarah Palin as VP.
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Dan
Submitted by Radical1979 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 5:25pm.
Are you confused about this website and your own political tendencies? We are almost ALL conservatives here (with the exception of a few trolls and resident libs). Your comments, particularly those about Santorum lead me to believe you are in fact, a liberal. Maybe not hard left, but more left than right leaning.
And who could've beaten
Submitted by goldwater89 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:36am.
And who could've beaten Clinton in 1996? Pat Buchanan? Steve Forbes? There were no serious contenders because Clinton was actually a strong incumbent.
Don't blame McCain. No Republican could've beaten Obama in 2008.
goldwater, what was the
Submitted by bassndude on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:50pm.
goldwater, what was the percentage of the vote Clinton got in 1996? And do you know how many voted aginst him?
Save a SeAL, club a liberal/troll!!
Who thought Santorum would get this far?
Submitted by Radical1979 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 10:11am.
Romney will be massacred because of he's conservative light. It's about we got to vote for an actual conservative.
A Ham Sammich
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 12:16pm.
....would beat Barry today.
Don't believe the faux media meme(s). There is no war on women, and 80% of this country now believes we are heading in the wrong direction. The CBO has now projected Obamacare shall cost an addition $3/4 trillion over the next decade. Ron Paul could beat Obama.
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Good morning Blonde
Submitted by cocodrie on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 12:21pm.
It would even get the jewish vote.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
It (ham sandwich) would even get the jewish vote...
Submitted by vrwc13 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 12:38pm.
...probably need to make it turkey
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
Blonde, I almost agree…
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:12pm.
Yes, I do believe a well garnished ham sandwich will win over O’Bummer… But think that a Monte Cristo would be a better choice.
However, I don't see where “Wrong Paul” has a chance.
- Grump :o)
How about a Rueben Sammich?
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:44pm.
I think everyone loves a good Rueben, and since St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, why not Corned Beef?
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...and for dessert?
Submitted by vrwc13 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 2:04pm.
...a pint of green beer?
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
NO! NO! NO! :o)
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:58pm.
“Ruben Sammich” for Speaker of the House!
“Pat Stromy Onrye” for Senate!
- Just saying.
- Grump :o)
dan victori, you would have
Submitted by motherbelt on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 10:54am.
dan victori, you would have us believe that ditching conservatives will be made up by gaining "moderates" but the reverse is simply not true?
Do you have any evidence at all to support this theory?
There is one glaring difference between Mitt and Barry
Submitted by Dave. on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:02pm.
With Mitt in the driver's seat, we go over the proverbial cliff one week later than with Obama.
And that's assuming that Mittens RINOmney can overcome Romneycare and that giant pair of liberal flip flops hanging around his neck and actually beat the Dear Ruler in the general election
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
I wouldn't make the mistake of underestimating Santorum.
Submitted by DumbCanuck on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 10:07am.
However, I hope Owe-bummer does indeed make that mistake.
Man, I wish I could vote in your primaries.....
"There... Are... Four... Lights!"
It's not even mathematically
Submitted by goldwater89 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:32am.
It's not even mathematically possible for Santorum to win enough delegates to beat Romney. Just accept it guys.
Like Gingrich, Santorum has nothing better to do than stay in the race since both were thrown out of office years ago.
A lesson for Republicans
Submitted by lrgon on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:57am.
Richard Nixon nailed soviet spy Alger Hiss and for a while it looked like Nixon was the genuine article (loyal , patriotic and anti-UN) but it turned out that his lust of the presidency was more powerful than his love of country and joined the UN crowd and the anti-American organization -the CFR.
As president Nixon strapped the nation with: the EPA, Wage and Price Controls, More bureaucracy stifling energy production, 55 MPH laws, OSHA, the "war on drugs," we lost in Vietnam and MIAs's and POWs were left behind. Nixon left the nation more impoverished with more inflationary policies, more debt and placed more CFR people running our government. Perhaps, the worst of all his actions was that Nixon gave diplomatic recognition to the murdering outlaw nation of Red China. With that one act he betrayed all of mankind by coddling communism. How serious he was in chasing Alger Hiss one will never really know. My guess is that he was just a tricky little politician using people to advance his political career.
Santorum the supposed "prolifer" coddled abortionists Arlen Spector and partial birth abortion advocate former New Jersey Governoress Todd Whitman. Two of the most dispicable liars and anti-baby politicians on the planet. If Santorum gets into the White House expect more betrayals along the lines of "tricky dick."
The Paul Bot weighs in
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:45pm.
Your guy is becoming irrelevant, Irgon. 40 whole delegates, WOW! He might not even get an early morning podium in Tampa at this rate.
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J, Here in Asiamaui, Paul bots infested the voting area.
Submitted by upcountrywater on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 2:09pm.
And it worked! He beat out Newt to clinch 3 rd place. I wore my polygamy porter t shirt.
You Didn't Build That.
What was the delegate allocation in Asia, upc?
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 2:13pm.
That doesn't surprise me.
Nice T, tho.
I really think we need to have an Andrew Breitbart Lager.
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J, Almost all republicans in the state showed up and voted. ha
Submitted by upcountrywater on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 2:45pm.
Candidates Vote % Votes Delegates
Mitt
Romney
45% 4,250.......... 9 ★
Rick
Santorum
25% 2,369......... 4
Ron
Paul
18% 1,712.......... 1
Newt
Gingrich
11% 1,034......... 0
Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/primary-election-results-2012/state.shtml?state=H...
You Didn't Build That.
You & Killa, huh?
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:00pm.
And maybe Conservative Voice, but he hasn't been seen here in a couple of years.
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Like we didn't know already
Submitted by RESTLESS 1 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 12:21pm.
But Obamacare is awfully expensive, even more now that the CBO has revised its numbers.
Wonder how the trolls will defend this.
note to Ann C and other Rmoney fans...
Submitted by vrwc13 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 12:54pm.
facts from yesterday:
facts in general:
observations of the dems:
if Rmoney is the GOP nominee:
why?
Romney says Santorum needs "miracle" to get nomination
...myself, and I expect many other conservatives and evangelicals, are counting on that 'miracle'!
2 Tim 2:14-19
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
vrwc 13 - Well said!
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:30pm.
This season, we are actually in an epic battle not only for the future of our nation, but for conservatism to boot. I would like to see Sarah Palin become the new National Chairperson of the RNC and most of the feeble R – State Committees reorganized along real conservative lines. Additionally, we need to oust all the “reach across the aisle” congress critters in 2014 and replace them with people of real character and get rid of this “winner take all” BS.
Additional information: A poll from yesterday indicated that 30% of the voters identified themselves as either “moderate” or “liberal” (I’m probably assuming falsely that those voters meant to say “libertarian”). If true, the poll suggests that we can expect at least 30 or so percentile to be inclined to vote for Mittens... YUK!
- Grump :o)
Thanks Grump...
Submitted by vrwc13 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:36pm.
"...and get rid of this “winner take all” BS" that and the 'let the dems/others' vote in GOP primaries! What are they thinking?
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
Speaking of the RNC
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:49pm.
They sent me a 4 page letter recently.....(of course they want money)....I haven't tossed it yet, as I'm trying to think of a pithy reply to send back to them in their postage paid envelope.
Any suggestions?
How about "Dump All Rinos and I'll think about sending you a dollar"?
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Blonde, How about…
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 2:02pm.
... “Sorry, I give only to Conservative Causes.”
- Grump :o)
We have a WINNER!
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:20pm.
That is PERFECT, Grump.
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"Aw shucks, Blonde...
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:32pm.
...It wasn't that good," he modestly said despite his now beaming, yet somewhat self-inflated ego.
Thank you.
- Grump :o)
Blonde, tell 'em
Submitted by cocodrie on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 2:05pm.
Blonde tell 'em, "I'm sending you what y'all are worth. You owe me fifty million dollars."
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
...yet another reason Rmoney may not be a conservative
Submitted by vrwc13 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 2:49pm.
...notice how Rmoney keeps winning the 'blue' states while Santorum wins the 'red'?
v
The burden of life is from ourselves, its lightness from the grace of Christ and the love of God. - William Bernard Ullanthorne
This is what over 40% of the stoopid sheeple still support
Submitted by Dave. on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 1:14pm.
A Kenyan communist Muslim fraud.
This country is so screwed it's ridiculous - and that is regardless of what happens in November.
Even if the GOP should win the White House, all we will be doing is extending our whistling stroll past the graveyard, but only for a short distance.
-Dave
Vote for the American in November
Sigh.
Submitted by GG_NB on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:18pm.
I do agree that a ham sammy can beat O (like I mentioned somewhere, I'd vote the ham in), but you know what really bothers me?
How much time have we (and by "we" I mean "they") had to get some great Repubs/conservatives in position/vetted/ready to go to beat Obama??
Ugh. I am so frustrated. Someone cheer me up! ;)
P.S. We have a freakishly smart dog (2 years old). He goes to get the paper. He picks up anthing we direct him to pick up...he pulls his own bed out at night, and he even pushes our ice dispenser to get his own ice cubes. Anyone wanna vote our dog into office?
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan
Cheer Up, GG!
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:19pm.
That is an order from one of the leaders of the Angry White Conservative Women (a.k.a. toothless inbred hillbillies, as Bill Maher calls us).
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Blonde~
Submitted by GG_NB on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:23pm.
I'll try.:)
There are some admirable qualities in all of the Repubs (RP scares me though), but I just...I just...I just want the perfect candidate.
Is that too much to ask? LOL.
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan
Yes GG*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:41pm.
The candidates all have different beliefs and solutions to our problems. We all identify with some of those from each of them. But first, and foremost, we must remember that ALL of the candidates are POLITICIANS. There goes perfection.
Caj~
Submitted by GG_NB on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:52pm.
I know. That's why our dog (see above) may be better.
;)
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan
“Our Dog”…
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:22pm.
… Will be a “Rescue Dog” and the folks will know it!
- Grump :o)
Grump~
Submitted by GG_NB on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:33pm.
Our dog is a rescue/foster dog. There was a whole litter of these cuties, all of them named after the Peanuts gang. :)
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan
If they're that cute...
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:41pm.
...I can see why you named them after the Peanuts gang and not the "Chicago 7."
- Grump :o)
You named your dog "Ham Sammich"?
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:29pm.
Who knew?
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Cajun is sad*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:32pm.
My two lil pups are liberals..You ask how I know this?
How?
Submitted by GG_NB on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:34pm.
.
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan
Gosh no, pray tell us...
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:36pm.
- Grump :o)
Oh come on guys*
Submitted by cajun2 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:41pm.
They contribute nothing but cute, occupy the most comfortable chairs, and crap every where they go..
Caj~
Submitted by GG_NB on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:48pm.
We decided to put our dog to work...so he takes personal responsibility and has some work ethic. And he used to be a leftie, but I taught him right-handed is the only way to go. He also ignoes O when he comes on TV.
Tee hee. Oh, and that is all true!
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan
OK, I'll bite
Submitted by Blonde on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:38pm.
How?
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Thank you cajun...
Submitted by Grumpy in Arizona on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:47pm.
... I can now officially change my screen-name to: "Ben Hadd."
- Grump :o)
Obama's flag
Submitted by cocodrie on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:15pm.
The demoncrap headquarters in Lake County, Fla. is flying a flag with Obama's face replacing the stars.
The demoncrap party sinks even lower.
Jesus Loves You so much He died for you
Bow down and worship,
Submitted by NC Cop on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:20pm.
Bow down and worship, mortal!!!!! You should thank Obama...er, GOD, that you even get to gaze upon the face of Barack!!!
Santorum Romney split the south
Submitted by Steve Cakouros on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 3:21pm.
I am a social and a fiscal Conservative.
That means that I cannot be happy with either Santorum or Romney.
Santorum is close to the Catholic hierarchy. That might mean that he will open the border.
Romney did not veto homosexual "marriage" in Massachusetts. Does that mean that he is a vote getting opportunist? Who will he nominate for the Supreme Court if Ginsburg Kennedy or Scalia quit?
Big Brother Getting Bigger
Submitted by stratman on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 4:32pm.
Cameras at U.K. gas stations will block uninsured drivers from refueling
Wow.
Submitted by Roger the Shrubber on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 5:25pm.
Just heard Bob Beckel say that AG Holder will go down in history as one of the best attorney generals this country ever had. Seriously.
I thought for a long time that Alan Colmes was the dumbest liberal on earth, but he has serious competition here....
Unbelievable!
Submitted by Radical1979 on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 5:27pm.
.
Roger~
Submitted by GG_NB on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 5:31pm.
Did Beckel just say that tonight on "The Five"?
"If not us, who? If not now, when?"
~Ronald Reagan
Just when you think you know a little about lowlifes
Submitted by Boudin on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 8:41pm.
They make another category. The only person Obama debates is Brian William
Someone please remind me of how Bush Hated our troops again? Didnt disarm a single one either!
Anyone shocked at this point?
These guys have got to go,
GOP to introduce millionaire's tax?
Submitted by bkeyser on Wed, 03/14/2012 - 11:23pm.
According to Politico, this guy will. Uh... Arkansas?