Gingrich won the SC primary in a landslide. According to Real Clear Politics, Gingrich garnered 40% to Romney’s 28%. This is even more impressive when you consider the fact that Gingrich had to split the anti-Romney vote with two other contenders (Santorum 17% and Paul 13%).
Of course, this may say less about Gingrich’s political strength than Romney’s political weakness. Thus far Romney has only won 1 out of 3.
Santorum came in third, which keeps his campaign alive. But unless Gingrich implodes, it’s hard to see how Santorum will move up the ladder. And even if Gingrich did self-destruct, the primary lineup isn’t very promising for Santorum.
Romney used to be the safe candidate, but he's a gamble too, to judge by his lackluster performance thus far in 2 out of 3 early primaries.
Newt's performance shows that when it comes down to the crunch, the economy, evangelicals don't give a rip about "family values" or marital fidelity.
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That's what it has always been about, now its just out in the open.
Being close second, by like 30 votes, in a state you barely campaigned in is hardly lackluster.
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