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cthulu2016

(10,960 posts)
Sat Jan 28, 2012, 02:55 AM Jan 2012

Romney's February (Newt not on ballot in Missouri)

... A Florida win for Romney would put him in a strong position to capture the nomination as the primary map tilts in his favor in February with contests in seven states where he has the potential for strong showings.

Next up on February 4 is Nevada, where Romney won with 51 percent of the vote during his failed 2008 presidential bid. On February 7 Minnesota and Colorado hold caucuses and Missouri holds a primary. Gingrich did not make the ballot in Missouri.

Four of the states with February contests - Nevada, Maine, Colorado and Minnesota - use caucus systems, which often require greater organization to rally voter turnout. That could help Romney take advantage of his superior financial and staff resources.

On February 28, Michigan and Arizona hold primaries. Romney was raised in Michigan, where his father was a governor and car executive. ...

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Romney's February (Newt not on ballot in Missouri) (Original Post) cthulu2016 Jan 2012 OP
And Newt will NOT be on the ballot in the March Virginia primary too :) Tx4obama Jan 2012 #1
Are there any states BESIDES Virginia and Missouri where Gingrich failed to make the ballot? Common Sense Party Jan 2012 #2
I heard TN but not 100% sure Happyhippychick Jan 2012 #3

Common Sense Party

(14,139 posts)
2. Are there any states BESIDES Virginia and Missouri where Gingrich failed to make the ballot?
Sat Jan 28, 2012, 04:09 AM
Jan 2012

I'm not sure why the guy thinks he has a chance.

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