The Trifecta: The Primary Dance Continues

The primary calendar dance continues to go around-and-around.

Last night in an interview with Roger Simon, Bill Gardner admitted that a December primary date "is a possibility." Also, last night the Iowa Republicans voted to hold their caucus on January 3rd. The Dems are expected to pick either the 3rd or the 5th. Adding to this uncertainty is that the South Carolina Democrats will ask the DNC permission to host the primary on January 26th. In case you were wondering, the Republicans will be competing in the Palmetto state on January 19th.

What does this all mean? It means we really don't know anything, until Gardner picks a date.

Iowa:

-John Edwards told a crowd of Iowans “I could care less whether you think I’m a great politician." (IowaPolitics)
-Speaking of Edwards, an supporter of his argues that Edwards can win the rural vote. (Bleeding Heartland)

New Hampshire:

-At a Clinton event in Salem, former ABC News anchorwoman Carole Simpson told the New York Senator that "I think you are the woman, and I think this is the time." (UL)
-"Sullivan County continues to hemorrhage taxpayer dollars at a rate of more than $8,000 per day." (Eagle Times)

South Carolina:

-Senator Lindsey Graham has $4.22 million cash on hand. (The Shot)
-"Bob Jones III, the retired president of fundamentalist Bob Jones University, endorsed Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney Tuesday." (The State)