Mitt Romney Thumps Newt Gingrich: Nevada Caucus Results 2012
LAS VEGAS -- Mitt Romney continued his long slog toward the Republican nomination Saturday, heading toward a victory in heavily Mormon Nevada ahead of Tuesday contests in Colorado and Minnesota.
Romney, the former Massachusetts governor, looked poised to handily win the caucuses, despite playing in the home state of Newt Gingrich's chief financial backer, casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. The comparatively poor showing by Gingrich, the former House speaker, makes the seemingly inevitable Romney campaign appear that much more inevitable. For a campaign predicated on electability, such an appearance is essential.
Former Sen. Rick Santorum was set to finish in the basement, as his thinly funded campaign mostly neglected to compete in Nevada, focusing instead on Minnesota and Colorado. His ongoing presence in the race, however, continues to split the conservative base between him and Gingrich, with Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) picking up support from the libertarian and non-interventionist wing of the Republican Party.
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