Crystal Ball: Predicting Michigan GOP Primary Results
We're journalists, not prognosticators. But in this business, sometimes it is just irresistible to try our luck at forecasting primary results. Below, ABC News staffers offer predictions on who will win the Michigan primary, when the last polls close at 8 p.m. ET and 9 p.m. ET. In Iowa, ABC's Jonathan Karl won the crystal ball after Rick Santorum became the ultimate victor of the caucuses there. In New Hampshire, Matt Negrin had the best prediction (but just barely). In South Carolina, ABC's Shush Walshe won bragging rights. And Florida was a toss-up. So without further ado, here are our predictions for Michigan:
RICK KLEIN - Senior Washington Editor Romney - 16 delegates Santorum - 14 delegates Paul Gingrich
SARA JUST - Senior Washington Editor Romney - 13 delegates Santorum - 12 delegates Paul - 3 delegates Gingrich - 2 delegates
JONATHAN KARL - ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Santorum - 16 delegates Romney - 14 delegates Paul Gingrich
CHRIS GOOD - ABC News Political Unit Romney - 21 delegates Santorum - 9 delegates Gingrich Paul
ELIZABETH HARTFIELD - ABC News Political Unit Romney - 14 delegates Santorum - 16 delegates Paul Gingrich
MATT NEGRIN - ABC News Political Reporter Romney - 13 delegates Santorum - 11 delegates Paul - 4 delegates Gingrich - 2 delegates
AMY BINGHAM - ABC News.com Reporter Romney - 19 delegates Santorum - 11 delegates Paul Gingrich
SHUSHANNAH WALSHE - ABC News Digital Reporter Santorum - 16 delegates Romney - 14 delegates Paul Gingrich
ALEXA KEYES - ABC News Intern Romney - 18 delegates Santorum - 12 delegates Paul Gingrich