McCain wins South Carolina

**Ironduke** · 01-20-2008, 03:07 AM

John McCain won a crucial victory in the South Carolina primary Friday night. No Republican candidate since 1980 has won the Republican nomination without carrying South Carolina. Having lost the state in 2000 to George W. Bush, McCain remarked, "What's 8 years between friends?"

Do you think McCain's victory will give him the momentum he needs to win the Republican nomination?

Quote:

McCain, Clinton, Romney claim victories

CHARLESTON, South Carolina (CNN) -- Sen. John McCain of Arizona will win the South Carolina Republican primary, CNN projects.

"It took us a while, but what's eight years among friends?" McCain said, referring to his loss to George W. Bush in the state's 2000 primary.

McCain edged out former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to seal a crucial win Saturday.

"The path to the White House is not ending here tonight," Huckabee said after the results came in. "Tomorrow we wake up to fight the battle yet again and yet again."

Former Tennessee Sen. Fred Thompson was in third, followed by former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

McCain ran strong in the coastal Low Country around Charleston and ran even with Huckabee in the state's inland Piedmont region, according to exit polls.

"It is an impressive victory. It was a narrow victory. What was remarkable is he did it without carrying conservatives. South Carolina is the homeland of conservatives. That's why it exercises so much influence in the Republican party," said CNN senior political analyst Bill Schneider.

"Essentially, McCain did it on a personal vote. It wasn't ideology; it wasn't issues. It was a vote for him personally, which has always been his strongest appeal," Schneider said.

The state's Republican primary voters have picked their party's eventual nominee in every election since 1980.

Source: McCain, Clinton, Romney claim victories - CNN.com

dalem · 01-20-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironduke

John McCain won a crucial victory in the South Carolina primary Friday night. No Republican candidate since 1980 has won the Republican nomination without carrying South Carolina. Having lost the state in 2000 to George W. Bush, McCain remarked, "What's 8 years between friends?"

Do you think McCain's victory will give him the momentum he needs to win the Republican nomination?

I sure hope not. And I don't think it will.

-dale

lwarmonger · 01-20-2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ironduke

Do you think McCain's victory will give him the momentum he needs to win the Republican nomination?

I think it is quite possible... especially since super Tuesday is going to consist of many moderate republican states.

marklv · 01-20-2008, 12:35 PM

McCain hasn't won yet. so don't count your chickens until they are hatched. I can't stand McCain - he is just another neo-con type; a liberal in Republican clothes. Giuliani is risking big by not campaigning until Florida (not that I like Giuliani either), but the anti-McCain vote is too big to see him through in my opinion. Many Southern states will go to Huckabee, and in the West Romney has the edge. It will probably be the closest Republican race ever.

chadbb63 · 01-20-2008, 14:23 PM

"No Republican candidate since 1980 has won the Republican nomination without carrying South Carolina"

This is not really accurate, since S.C. moved their primaries up in january. Typically S.C. primaries have been much later on, after the frontrunner was already determined. John McCain this is the same guy, who told American workers that they wouldn't pick lettuce for $50 an hour, because they couldn't hack it.

Besides all his bad policies, he does't know **** about economics. His economic policies are cutting pork barrel spending, that's it. Basically projects that go directly back to the people. Never mentioning cutting foreign aid and the war in Iraq.

BudW · 01-20-2008, 15:05 PM

Rudy's the only Republican that can beat the Democrats.

Steve Culpepper · 01-20-2008, 15:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dalem

I sure hope not. And I don't think it will.

-dale

I certainly hope so and I think he will because he is clearly the only credible Republican Candidate running. He is most certainly the only one who can beat Obama.

ArloRay · 01-20-2008, 15:15 PM

I think it's funny how people accept him as republican. Then again republicans think they are conservative still. Hillary's democrat when she herself is the definition of socialism. You people can't even name your enemies let alone correctly label the people you think your'e electing. Ha, ha.
You people don't vote for leadership. You vote so that you yourself can gloat that you as an indevidual belong to some mystic winning super group. Have a nice day!

NatSec · 01-20-2008, 16:45 PM

John McCain believes the Grand Canyon was a result of the Great Flood. Sounds liek his beliefs will get us all in trouble.

ArloRay · 01-20-2008, 18:15 PM

I think the U.S. is in need of a new and improved Flood. An "Economy", "Super Size" flood. Citigroup, Chase Manhatten and a number of major banks have no choice but to sell to foreign governments. For ten years they have been dishing out loans at 125% rather then 90% of their assests. They've been printing their own money just like the reserve. And they've been making themselves rich. Now they have a problem and they will sell you and this country out lock stock and barrell. Your interest rates, loans, bank policy etc. will be dictated by foreigners and sold out congressmen. ha, ha. Socialism will be a necesity for them to "Maintain"!! You don't get it yet, but you will soon enough.

Ishapore41 · 01-20-2008, 18:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BudW

Rudy's the only Republican that can beat the Democrats.

Because he is a Democrat.

A pro-war Republican will not win the presidency against Hillary or Obama.

**Ironduke** · 01-20-2008, 19:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BudW

Rudy's the only Republican that can beat the Democrats.

Sorry, no recent matchup polls support this. Only McCain is shown to beat the Democrats in matchups in a large majority of the polls. Rudy's fizzled.

Gsmcsw Rogers · 01-20-2008, 20:29 PM

i hope it does.

reasonmclucus · 01-20-2008, 23:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ishapore41

Because he is a Democrat.

A pro-war Republican will not win the presidency against Hillary or Obama.

Iraq is unlikely to be a major issue with voters. If Democrats try to make it one they will lose.

Stan187 · 01-21-2008, 00:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ishapore41

Because he is a Democrat.

A pro-war Republican will not win the presidency against Hillary or Obama.

You know who definitely won't win against anyone, or even have the chance to compete against Hilary or Obama? I think you know this candidate very well..

01-20-2008, 15:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
ArloRay Banished Join Date: 01-05-08 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Posts: 20 Country:	McCain. A republican? I think it's funny how people accept him as republican. Then again republicans think they are conservative still. Hillary's democrat when she herself is the definition of socialism. You people can't even name your enemies let alone correctly label the people you think your'e electing. Ha, ha. You people don't vote for leadership. You vote so that you yourself can gloat that you as an indevidual belong to some mystic winning super group. Have a nice day!

01-20-2008, 18:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
ArloRay Banished Join Date: 01-05-08 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Posts: 20 Country:	Great Flood I think the U.S. is in need of a new and improved Flood. An "Economy", "Super Size" flood. Citigroup, Chase Manhatten and a number of major banks have no choice but to sell to foreign governments. For ten years they have been dishing out loans at 125% rather then 90% of their assests. They've been printing their own money just like the reserve. And they've been making themselves rich. Now they have a problem and they will sell you and this country out lock stock and barrell. Your interest rates, loans, bank policy etc. will be dictated by foreigners and sold out congressmen. ha, ha. Socialism will be a necesity for them to "Maintain"!! You don't get it yet, but you will soon enough.

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01-20-2008, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
marklv Banished Join Date: 11-18-05 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 100 Country:	McCain hasn't won yet. so don't count your chickens until they are hatched. I can't stand McCain - he is just another neo-con type; a liberal in Republican clothes. Giuliani is risking big by not campaigning until Florida (not that I like Giuliani either), but the anti-McCain vote is too big to see him through in my opinion. Many Southern states will go to Huckabee, and in the West Romney has the edge. It will probably be the closest Republican race ever.

01-20-2008, 14:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
chadbb63 New Member Join Date: 09-08-07 Location: huntington beach, ca. Posts: 3	"No Republican candidate since 1980 has won the Republican nomination without carrying South Carolina" This is not really accurate, since S.C. moved their primaries up in january. Typically S.C. primaries have been much later on, after the frontrunner was already determined. John McCain this is the same guy, who told American workers that they wouldn't pick lettuce for $50 an hour, because they couldn't hack it. Besides all his bad policies, he does't know **** about economics. His economic policies are cutting pork barrel spending, that's it. Basically projects that go directly back to the people. Never mentioning cutting foreign aid and the war in Iraq.

01-20-2008, 15:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
BudW Patron Join Date: 02-24-07 Posts: 210	Rudy's the only Republican that can beat the Democrats.

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NatSec Banished Join Date: 01-19-08 Location: Liberty, Missouri Posts: 17 Country:	John McCain believes the Grand Canyon was a result of the Great Flood. Sounds liek his beliefs will get us all in trouble.

01-20-2008, 20:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Gsmcsw Rogers New Member Join Date: 07-02-07 Posts: 2	i hope it does.

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