Republican South Carolina Primary results thread (polls close @7pm ET)

[Mike Thick]

I'm praying for another upset here, but if there's one thing we've learned today it's that these are't very indicative of the final result.

[Mike Thick]

I want to meet the South Carolina GOP voter who says "I LOVE the Federal Government."

Lindsey Graham? He should be pretty happy, with the GOP Congress and all.

[Mike Thick]

It looks to be closer than expected. We'll see if these are accurate, though.

[Mike Thick]

It looks to be closer than expected. We'll see if these are accurate, though.

FOX just showed two exit polls that asked who can win in November and who shares their values. Rubio is winning the former by a wide margin and Cruz is winning the latter exit poll by a bit. Trump didn't even register a notable percentage in either one, though he's winning with people who like a candidate who tells it like it is by a ton.

I think there's a decent (not great, but still there) chance of an Iowa-style upset. However, again, exit polls. That's all they are.

[Mike Thick]

People need to stop posting DDHQ crap

[Mike Thick]

It looks to be closer than expected. We'll see if these are accurate, though.

FOX just showed two exit polls that asked who can win in November and who shares their values. Rubio is winning the former by a wide margin and Cruz is winning the latter exit poll by a bit. Trump didn't even register a notable percentage in either one, though he's winning with people who like a candidate who tells it like it is by a ton.

I think there's a decent (not great, but still there) chance of an Iowa-style upset. However, again, exit polls. That's all they are.

Yeah.

Less than 1% in according to FOX! Late deciding voters are going for Cruz and Rubio!

Rubio HQ's victory crowd/loserville convention looks more inspired than Cruz's!

#RubiMentum #Can'tBoobioTheRubio #Can'tNarcoTheMarco

[Mike Thick]

Incompetent bum Jake Tapper finally asked the question - why aren't they going after Trump, why are we even talking about 2nd or 3rd place "wins".

It really speaks to how much Trump has been utterly destroying the rest of the field that people are treating placing nineteen points behind him (as Kasich did in New Hampshire) as "wins".

[Mike Thick]

Does anyone know how very conservative voters voted?

Exit polls have them going heavily for Cruz.

As was generally expected.

[Mike Thick]

Local coverage on WIS is being interspersed with coverage of an active shooter situation at a local mall.

Oh Dear...

Are you okay, man? I mean, safe, etc.? You probably are, but we're just looking out for you.

[Mike Thick]

MSNBC calls it for Trump!

It's over already?

[Mike Thick]

Steve Kornacki on MSNBC said that Trump will win every congressional district in the state.

Every delegate in the state for Trump, then.

[Mike Thick]

I can't even believe what I'm seeing. I've always said Trump would win but looking at this map, reality hit me hard. Trump will be the nominee. I'm shocked.

This. I think I knew he had the best chance, but I never thought he would be so... so dominant.

[Mike Thick]

Carson just needs to do the smart thing and get out. That doesn't seem to be happening, though.

[Mike Thick]

Carson just needs to do the smart thing and get out. That doesn't seem to be happening, though.

He's on a book tour and still has 47 states left.

Well, every dollar made is a win for him

[Mike Thick]

Trump does best in counties with a large black population:

Does that mean THE BLACKS are voting for Trump?

Of course. THE BLACKS have A GREAT RELATIONSHIP with TRUMP.

[Mike Thick]

Trump does best in counties with a large black population:

Does that mean THE BLACKS are voting for Trump?

Of course. THE BLACKS have A GREAT RELATIONSHIP with TRUMP.

Or the whites that live in blacker areas are more likely to vote for Trump.

^This. We have the exact same thing with FN in France.

Honestly, I'm not totally sure either of those are the reason here, although your explanation makes more sense.