Reactions to Newt Gingrich’s stunning and impressive victory in the South Carolina primary form a symphony. First, of course, we hear the cheers of South Carolina Republicans who have chosen their champion. From Ronald Reagan in 1980 through John McCain in 2008, the winner of this primary has always gone on to be the Republican nominee.
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Then, of course, we can hear the buttons popping from Newt Gingrich’s shirt as his ego swells to Macy’s parade size. If you listen carefully, you can hear the soft sobs of Mitt Romney and his consultants, crying in their chocolate milk.
But above it all we can hear the weeping, the wailing, the gnashing of teeth of the Republican establishment as Gingrich’s victory sends them into full-blown panic. I’m not talking about mere fear, nor normal nervousness. Not even the feeling you get when the captain says, “We’ve lost power in one of our four engines.” No, this is worse. Worse even than when your doctor says, “I don’t like the looks of that shadow on the X-ray.”
via Newt Gingrich’s Surprise Win in South Carolina Panics Republicans – The Daily Beast.
(Note: Newt will offer Santorum V.P. to drop out at some point, if he hasn’t already. I’m sure of it.)
Not so fast on the Newt crown. This election is different. Gingrich wowed them in the debate this week but the hangover will kick in as more stories come to the fore in the mass media. It is still up for grabs. Romney will have to get off his duff and attack if he has anything like a fight in him.
Bad news for evangelicals, though, as it looks not so good for Santorum. He will be out of money and Newt will not need to make that offer.
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