Comments on: Nevada and South Carolina Predictions (Updated)

By: Voter

Voter — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:35:27 +0000

OK for what it is worth, I think its getting tighter for Carolina but I think even though it looks like McCain it could be Huckabee, not sure. In either case I think we will see some more surprises and I don't think either will take Florida. Gulliani? Not sure. I think this one is out of every one's prediction's and control including the MEDIA. We are all in for a ride. Buckle up and hold on! Better not to call the shots!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:11:44 +0000

It's 1:06 p.m. EST and Fox News has just projected Romney the winner of Nevada. Part of the coverage was a discussion of what impact this early "call" would have on the SC results.

People do like to be on the WINNING TEAM. It may edge Romney up into second or a very very close second.

By: Dave Schuler

Dave Schuler — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:16:44 +0000

Since in the present radicalized Republican Party John McCain is considered a RINO by some, it's hard to know who doesn't fit the description.

Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee are both Big Government types, Huckabee somewhat in GWB's mold. I guess that leaves Fred Thompson as the only “real Republican” in the race. Apparently, everyone's forgotten how close his and McCain's votes in the Senate lined up.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:55:56 +0000

you must be a Democrat if you think Giuliani is still in this thing. Are you blind or star struck?

I think a McCain win in South Carolina propels him to a win in Florida and takes Giuliani out. Otherwise, he remains a factor.

Giuliani's in a tight race with McCain for 1st in Florida, the next primary after today, and is leading or vying for the lead in several of the Super Duper Tuesday states, including New Jersey, on February 5th. There are plenty of blue states where a "RINO" is viable.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:40:51 +0000

Dear James Joyner,
I think you've made a good assessment of how things will turn out today but you must be a Democrat if you think Giuliani is still in this thing. Are you blind or star struck? While the Democrats may be star struck by Rudy's fame, the GOP will not rally behind a RINO.