David Gergen: “One of the most Explosive Moments in Debate History. . . Reasonable Chance He (Gingrich) Could Win SC based on that Answer” – Video 1/19/12

Here is video of David Gergen on CNN last night saying Newt Gingrich “based on that answer” – referring to Gingrich’s blasting of debate moderator John King for opening with a question about Gingrich’s ex-wife, who is accusing Gingrich of asking her for an “open marriage” before they divorced.

Here’s what I said about what to expect in the debate yesterday in my preview of it:

“You can also expect CNN to work in questions for Newt Gingrich about the interview his ex-wife, Marianne, has given to ABC News. Gingrich could try to turn this into a plus by attacking the media, saying this is a perfect example of how the media goes after conservatives any way they can – and that they will stoop to any low.”

Gingrich took the question and used it to maximum advantage. I don’t know if it will be enough for him to win South Carolina tomorrow, but it just might be. We’ll see how the last polls shape up later today and in the morning. Right now, Gingrich has the lead, but the impact of last night’s debate, the Rick Perry endorsement, and his ex-wife’s interview is not yet factored into any of the latest polls.