Sunday, January 8, 2012

Romney leads in NH despite slim win in Iowa

Don't look to Iowa as an indication of what is about to happen in New Hampshire. Last Tuesday, national Republican front runner Mitt Romney edged out little known former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum by 7 votes. New Hampshire is a totally different story. The former Massachusetts Governor dominates the GOP field in NH with 39%, Ron Paul trails way behind with 17%, Newt Gingrich receives 10% and Santorum and Jon Huntsman are each tied with 9%. A strong showing in NH for Romney is expected. It's Jan 21st, the South Carolina primary that is going to be interesting, very interesting. The former moderate Massachusetts governor faces a big challenge in the first southern primary. The South Carolina primary like Iowa caucus will be dominated by right wing Tea Party Republican's who do not count Romney as their top choice for the GOP nomination.

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