Not going to happen. Newt's supporters are inspired by Newt's strong message of reforms to solutions. Ricky was used for awhile to divide the votes (he never saw it coming or either got caught in the, “I might could win” scenario). Newt's turn to stop Romney.
The MSM is trying to give Santorum a boost with this column (it’s hitting all the outlets right now). They’re hoping to put pressure on Newt and begin a chorus for him to quit. It is an amazingly long, positive AP story about Santorum and his campaign — but the headline is the story the AP wants read.
Newt let Santorum have his Romney rumble in Michigan (too bad he spent his money there and is now scrambling). Newt has been focusing his resources on the South. It is hardly honorable to ask him to back down. It really shows Santorum’s weakness going into right to work territory.
Brabender is 100% correct.
I think, even after freaky cult member and future god of his own little planet, Willard Romney tries to buy the Washington caucus with a million or so, Rick squeaks by with a 4-5 point win there with enough of those Reagan Dems playing a roll on Sat and then ...
Rick goes on to a super Super Tuesday winning in Alaska, N. Dakota, Tennessee, Ohio, and Oklahoma with some Reagan Dem help.
And pretty strong seconds for Rick in Georgia (to Newt***) and in the three Willard states of Mormon Idaho, Socialist Vermont, and Taxachusetts.
It’s a shame about Virginia though with the establishment blocking Rick and Newt from the ballot.
***I concede that Newt will win Georgia with the state establishment’s backing there.
But he won’t win by enough to stay relevant nationally, imho.
Without the conservative vote split, RICK “The Working Man’s Friend” Santorum has an excellent chance to be OUR nominee in Tampa. Woo hoo!