While waiting on my non-PC Ford Windstar to have it’s overdue lube done at Kempin Automotive, I passed the time reading the January 26th weekly edition of  ‘The Leader‘ (Imperial/Arnold issue).  Although I am trying to keep up with the latest political news, I missed this:   Newt Gingrich did not sign up for Missouri’s Presidential Primary on February  7th.

However, since the primary is non-binding, he can pick up delegates from voters who attend the Missouri GOP Caucus on  March 17th caucus.

• Republican Party:   Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Gary Johnson, Michael J. Meehan, Keith Drummond, as well as the aforementioned drop-outs Michelle Bachmann, Herman Cain, John Huntsman and Rick Perry
• Libertarian Party*:  James Orland Ogle III
• Constitution Party*:  None
• Democrat Party**:  Incumbent Barack Obama, Randall Terry, Darcy G. Robinson and John Wolfe

Special Notes:

* According to blog.chron.com:   “Leaders for the Constitution and Libertarian parties said their presidential candidates are chosen through conventions.”

** The results from the Democratic primary, is binding and thus will count towards their delegates.  Also, the Democratic Party does not have a ‘winner-take-all’ Presidential Primary in Missouri (or any State, for that matter).