I fully expect whichever GOP/TPers are left standing to get down-and-dirtier than ever ~  ~ Sooz

January 04, 2012 8:55 AM
As Republicans leave Iowa, what happens now?
By Steve Benen

The ideal scenario for Mitt Romney in Iowa wasn't just a victory — he also wanted the other candidates to do just well enough to stick around for a long while. Because the former governor's support in his party is so limited, Romney benefits greatly from as large a field as possible — the more the anti-Romney vote is divided among many candidates, the easier it is for him.

As it turns out, this isn't going Romney's way, either.

Rick Perry fared poorly in Iowa — despite having spent more than $6 million in the state — garnering just 10.3% of the vote in a fifth-place finish. Going into Tuesday, the Texan and his team said they were headed for South Carolina no matter what. Last night, the forgetful governor announced, “With the voters' decision tonight, I've decided to return to Texas, assess the results of tonight's caucus, determine whether there is a path forward for myself in this race.â€

"As Republicans leave Iowa, what happens now?"

The Gong Show moves to another state.

It was only a matter of time for the real Newt to return ~ he is the master at nasty ~ Sooz

‘Positive' Newt Turns Full-On Nasty
Benjy Sarlin January 4, 2012, 10:37 AM

Gingrich has said in the past he would condemn such behavior from groups that support of his candidacy.

Condemn publicly.
Support and encourage privately.