I think the deal was made long ago, before she started to attack Newt ans Rick Perry. I think it is possible that a deal has also been made for Paul to STAY in the race for the nomination and NOT run as a third party candidate and for Romney to select Rand Paul as his VEEP. If you notice Ron Paul and his PAC spent money on attack ads against Newt when Newt was running behind Paul in Iowa. There is one posted now on the homepage of the Mississippi Tea party site, it was posted by a member and not paid for, you do need to scroll down to get to it. I think they will use Rand Paul because for VEEP picks it would make sense, Kentucky is far enough South, ans it is perceived by most that he has Conservative and Tea Party support. Especially after the LIE that Rand Paul used to get on Hannity’s radio show to take an opportunity to attack Newt I now belive that the three of them, Mitt, Ron and Rand are unprincipled and slimey enough to do this. I do think Conservatives and Tea Party members for the most part, and especially FReepers, would see through this but it would be too late.
Not for me, it won’t be too late. I have been wondering what “bone” Romney would throw out there to court the conservative base...like McCain did with Palin. I don’t care if Palin or Newt were the VP pick, I will not vote for Romney; no way, no how, not now, not ever!