One radio commentator this morning was speculating that some “deal” had been worked out behind the scenes between the Romney camp and some of the other contenders, to have them take the “attack dog” role (like Bachmann), against Newt, allowing Romney to appear more the statesman, and maybe they’d be rewarded with a place on the Romney ticket or an appointment by a Romney administration.
No one was saying they had such inside information, or claiming any knowledge of an insider leak to that affect. They were just speculating.
The FoxNews.com debate commentators said the same last night. The various campaign’s advisors know each other, they talk to each other, they drink together. It’s not outright collusion because it’d on with a wink and a nod.