Gingrich resurrects campaign, scrambles race with South Carolina victory
- Fox News
- Jan 22, 2012
Republicans have a race on their hands.
Just days after Mitt Romney seemed poised for a three-for-three streak in the opening presidential primaries, Newt Gingrich ensured the nomination fight will drag on after surging to a decisive victory in the South Carolina election Saturday night.
The candidates head next to Florida, which is now expected to be a grueling contest ahead of the Jan. 31 vote -- one which will test Gingrich's organizational strength as well as Romney's positions on issues like immigration.
Gingrich claimed Saturday that he's got "ideas" on his side, while Romney previewed a more aggressive strategy against Gingrich which will be more critical of his record in government.
"I don't shrink from competition," Romney said.
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