Mike Allen: GOP RACE NARROWING to 3 … – POLITICO
Yesterday was the GOP campaign’s biggest psychological shift, not tied to a debate, since voting began in Iowa 17 days ago. The clarifying day points to the three-man race that insiders have so long expected, with a revived Rubio on the path to go the distance as an establishment alternative to Trump and Cruz. The surprise endorsement of Rubio by South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley came a day after Jeb had told NBC’s Peter Alexander that her nod, ahead of Saturday’s GOP primary, is “probably the most meaningful endorsement … would be the most powerful meaningful one in the state.” Oof!