By then, Mr Gingrich was preparing to beat Mr Romney in the South Carolina primary and claim that he was in fact the only viable Right-wing alternative to the “Massachusetts moderate”.
Predicting that he would do “exceptionally well”, Mr Santorum said the contests were fairer fights than previous primaries, where wealthier campaigns built formidable operations.
“We’re getting to the states where people don’t have the natural advantage, don’t have the time commitment, the staff commitment to really build out an organisation,” he said.
Mr Gingrich conceded last night: “It’s going to be a good day for Santorum”. However the ongoing division of the party Right remained a boon for Mr Romney.
Mr Santorum led Mr Romney in Missouri by 45 per cent to 32, according to Public Policy Polling. In Minnesota his lead is 33 per cent to 24.
In Colorado, Mr Romney leads Mr Santorum by 37 per cent to 27. Mr Gingrich polled third with 21 per cent.
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