Until we have the ability to focus ahead on “their ‘next’ move,” before it's played, we will not stand a chance of defeating their goals.
Watching Newt in this you could see him attempting to do just that. Romney had a ‘full court’ on the ground and behind the scenes for 8yrs. and the financial backing to make it happen. He also had many powerful leaders with the ability and means to strong arm any who resisted or got in their way.....while they make a point to keep us otherwise occupied on stupid trivial issues the media runs with.
We have to know their game plans and we don't...those who do and fight behind the scenes have to be very careful who they inform...which therefore we seldom know the plays ahead of time...but we have to learn how to “see” them or the possibilities.
Who would have guessed Romney would proclaim the win before the NRC without the delegates? I doubt if many could have called that one, but it cut off at the knees the push for convention pretty much....that and ‘slick Ricky’ dropping out so Romney could go for that gold unencumbered...... otherwise Rick would have had no choice but to object to Romney's going before the RNC...Santorum was in Romney's court “before” he dropped out without a doubt, so Romney could make this play before the RNC.
Bottom line is ‘Santorum’ was the cog they put in the wheel from anyone other than Romney crossing the finish line...most especially Newt....
The race was between Newt and Romney...Santorum was the moving target to distract attention, and funding, and hold voters captive so Romney could run with the ball... It worked.