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The Magistrate

(95,247 posts) Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:12 AM Jan 2012

Santorum 29,944; Romney 29,926: Just Two Precincts Left, Ladies And Gentlemen

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Santorum 29,944; Romney 29,926: Just Two Precincts Left, Ladies And Gentlemen (Original Post) The Magistrate Jan 2012 OP

A photo finish, Sir, which in my book means a Santorum win. book_worm Jan 2012 #1

In 2008 Romney had 29,949 votes for 25.2%....Tonight he has about the same number of votes and Rowdyboy Jan 2012 #2

Yep. A split take. They go to New Hampshire and on to South Carolina. pinto Jan 2012 #3

Personally, Sir, Hoping For A Thirteen Vote Margin The Magistrate Jan 2012 #4

It's clear that the people of Iowa have decided that Barack Obama... DCKit Jan 2012 #5

The numbers look like they favor Santorum all he needs is about 23 votes to win it all. craigmatic Jan 2012 #6

So, would a tie go to the Mormon, or the Frothy Pennsylvanian? MADem Jan 2012 #7

CNN now has 29,957 Romney, 29,956 Santorum. 1 vote! nonconformist Jan 2012 #8

Call Kevin Costner. NYC Liberal Jan 2012 #9

And Now, Sir, 29,968 Santorum, 29,964 Romney.... The Magistrate Jan 2012 #10

My guess is that the powers that be are working hard to negate a "Santorum Wins!" headline tomorrow. deacon Jan 2012 #11

book_worm

(15,951 posts)

1. A photo finish, Sir, which in my book means a Santorum win.

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Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:15 AM

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Rowdyboy

(22,057 posts)

2. In 2008 Romney had 29,949 votes for 25.2%....Tonight he has about the same number of votes and

Reply to The Magistrate (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:18 AM

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a slightly lower percentage overall. And he's still in 2nd place.

I believe its called a "pyrrhic victory"

pinto

(106,886 posts)

3. Yep. A split take. They go to New Hampshire and on to South Carolina.

Reply to The Magistrate (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:23 AM

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It's an interesting match. Don't think any (R) nominee will best Obama in the national vote, but a fun side track to watch the Republican party splinter and pander in the process.

Hi Mag.

The Magistrate

(95,247 posts)

4. Personally, Sir, Hoping For A Thirteen Vote Margin

Reply to pinto (Reply #3)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:27 AM

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It just seems right somehow....

DCKit

(18,541 posts)

5. It's clear that the people of Iowa have decided that Barack Obama...

Reply to The Magistrate (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:31 AM

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should be our next President.

Why else would they vote for either of these losers?

craigmatic

(4,510 posts)

6. The numbers look like they favor Santorum all he needs is about 23 votes to win it all.

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Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:34 AM

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MADem

(135,425 posts)

7. So, would a tie go to the Mormon, or the Frothy Pennsylvanian?

Reply to The Magistrate (Original post)

Wed Jan 4, 2012, 02:36 AM

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I say the winner is Huntsman--who saved his money and has been working his ass off in NH!

Iowa delivered unto the GOP Mike Huckabee last time around...that's not quite Charlie Sheen "winning" but all it got him was a gig on Faux Snooze!