McCain Takes South Carolina

Posted on January 19, 2008

Update: Michelle thinks this is the end for Huckabee. I hope so. Jeff Quinton has an excellent post on the Confederate flag factor.

With 82% of precincts reporting, most everyone is calling it for McCain.

The good news is that Lobo lost his bet to me. I won’t be buying a plane ticket to go kiss his butt. Other good news is that I was pretty close in my prediction, though Fred’s third place wasn’t a strong third. He’s headed home now, and gave an early speech that leaves us all wondering if he will drop out or not. On the one hand, most of his supporters want him to hang in there so they can have their chance to vote for him. On the other hand, unless he has some magic he’s been holding out on, remaining in only takes votes away from the more conservative of the liberal candidates. Fred already has my absentee vote for Florida.

If Fred bows out, I think most of his supporters would go to the Romney camp. McCain is an old buddy of his, and might get Fred’s endorsement in the case he does drop out. That wouldn’t sway me however.

If McCain or Huckabee get the nomination, the republican party will divide, and probably lose to the Democrat nominee. With the momentum this win will bring McCain, its getting scary. I’m surprised he fooled so many in South Carolina. I’m surprised that Huckabee did too.

I’ll stick with Fred till he is either the nominee or he bows out. If that happens, I’ll go for anyone but McCain, Huckabee, or Rudy. If any of those three get the nomination conservatism is in for some trials. Lots of people will sit out, and we will end up with a liberal in the White House either way the nation votes. If history serves true on South Carolina results, we will be seeing McCain as our nominee. I’m getting depressed just thinking about that.

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2 Responses to “McCain Takes South Carolina”

RightOnPeachtree on January 19th, 2008 11:47 pm

I’m giving up on Fred. I still like his positions, but he’s toast. Mitt’s my #2, but I’ll vote for the one who’ll do best against McCain (probably Huckabee in GA). McCain must be stopped. He’s a disaster and a backstabber.
Ned B on January 20th, 2008 7:10 am

I’m staying with Fred until he formally announces the end of his campaign. Then I’m writing in his name in November. It’s the principle of the thing.

Now here’s my idea. McCain wins the nomination. Since he and Fred are good friends and he needs someone ho actually believes in the constitution on the ticket, Fred becomes the VP candidate.

They crush the iceberg in November. On January 21st, President McCain has a heart attack and passes away. Fred becomes the president and appoints Duncan Hunter VP.

We win!

(I can dream can’t I??)

PS

That’s one weird Captcha ya got there!