DOn't kid yourself. We could get first in NH, and the media blackout would continue.
They'd just spin at like this:
"Oddball Texas Libertarian Ron Paul took first among the Republicans in New Hampshire. New Hampshire, a very independent state, is known for its unusual views and is not very useful for predicting the winner.
And now, for a look at how McCain and Obama are doing in Michigan, here's our very own Susie Sugartits. How's it looking out there in Ann Arbor, Susie?"
As sad and true this is, the way you put it made me chuckle..