Rick Santorum Wins Alabama and Mississippi Republican Primaries

Rick Santorum
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Today, Rick Santorum won both the Alabama and Mississippi Republican Primaries. And he did this in Newt Gingrich's backyard. Santorum had trailed in the polls before the voting began but the voters registered in the the real poll that mattered - the voting booth.

Newt Gingrich mockingly claimed the victory of stopping  the Massachusetts millionaire, a reference to Mitt Romney. Newt kept alluding to being the real conservative whom the party can turn to at the convention.

Rick Santorum was again a class act. In addition to his clear win, it is evident that if Gingrich had not been in the race, Santorum would have won the night with over 50% in both   states.

While Santorum is the winner of both states, Gingrich and Romney were neck and neck in the race.  Congratulations Rick!

Alabama (40 Delegates): With 100% reporting, Rick Santorum 35%; Newt Gingrich 29.2%; Mitt Romney 28.9%; Ron Paul 5%. Other 2%.  Santorum received 16 delegates with 1 more pending; Gingrich 12 delegates; Romney 11 delegates and 9 delegates are uncommitted.

Mississippi (40 Delegates): With 99% reporting, Rick Santorum 33%, Newt Gingrich 31%, Mitt Romney 30%; Ron Paul 4%. Other Former candidates 1%.  Santorum received 13 delegates;  Gingrich 12 delegates, Romney 12 delegates with 3 delegates uncommitted.

Two other primary / caucus events are going on right now: Hawaii (20 Delegates) and American Samoa Territorial Caucus (9 Delegates).

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