In political terms this date, as David Halperin said, will be a whole chapter in the story of this election, no matter the outcome.

Perry dropped out and then gives his best political speech of his candidacy in endorsing Newt. Minutes later, Newt gets sideswiped by his ex-wife who claims that he, after his affair was discovered, wanted an open marriage.

Mitt sounds like Porky Pig every time he tries to explain his taxes and it is reported that he has millions parked offshore in the Caymans sheltered from paying taxes.

Stephen Colbert amounces he is coming to Charleston on election day in a rally to support his exploration to replace Herman Cain, who will appear with Colbert and has endorsed the people.

Rick Santorum had his best debate performance to date, finds out that he won Iowa, but will still be challenged to outpoint Ron Paul for third.

And Ron Paul, who with a foreign policy that didn't employ libertarian values to the enth degree might be competitive.

What a day!

Somewhere Tim Pawlenty is kicking himself.