We’re seeing multiple reports that Ben Carson is skipping his own primary-night party in New Hampshire tonight to get a jump on campaigning in South Carolina:
Ben Carson will not be attending his New Hampshire election party tonight, will fly to South Carolina instead, campaign says. –@KFaulders
— ABC News Politics (@ABCPolitics) February 9, 2016
Ben Carson expected to travel to South Carolina on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of #NHPrimary poll closings. https://t.co/25qR8K8Yjv
— NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (@NBCNightlyNews) February 9, 2016
.@RealBenCarson to skip his own New Hampshire primary party https://t.co/WyHPTYr7RF | AP Photo pic.twitter.com/giFnvpP9cf
— POLITICO 45 (@politico_45) February 9, 2016
Don’t blame Ted Cruz this time.
The Real Clear Politics average of polls has Carson at 2.8% in New Hampshire and at 8.7% in South Carolina, so his move makes some sense.
Don’t forget to check out Townhall.com’s live New Hampshire Primary results tonight!
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