Mitt Romney Wins Nevada Caucuses

The outcome wasn't in doubt.

I think the question is what's up with Newt Gingrich? I'm watching his bizarre election-night press conference right now. I'll have more on that later. Meanwhile, here's LAT, "Mitt Romney cruises to win in Nevada caucuses: Win solidifies standing as overwhelming frontrunner":

Reporting from Las Vegas — Mitt Romney romped to a commanding victory Saturday in Nevada's Republican presidential caucuses, posting a second consecutive win and laying an impressive marker in a battleground state both parties will vigorously contest in November.

The strong showing, on top of Romney's landslide win Tuesday in Florida, boosted his delegate count and enhanced his standing as the overwhelming frontrunner in the fight for the GOP nomination.

Trailing far behind were former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas, who were vying for second place. Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, who eked out a win in Iowa but has faded since, was a distant fourth.

It takes 1,144 delegates to win the nomination and Romney has staked an early lead in that count. But more meaningful was the momentum he gains from strong back-to-back showings, which will carry him forward to the next round of balloting Tuesday in Minnesota, Colorado and Missouri.

Plus, Lonely Conservative has some comments, "Romney Takes Nevada" (via Memeorandum).