JC, that’s exactly the claim that the Gingrich people have leveled against Santorum.
I’ve been agnostic between Gingrich and Santorum, just hoping that one or the other would catch on to a level where they could run with it. At one point I suggested that they meet together and let God decide which would be the Pres and which the VP candidate, by casting lots and seeing if there would be a clear, unanimous indication. That didn’t happen; instead both candidates dug in.
Right now we don’t have the luxury of scorched earth. The most important things that Santorum stood for are the same things that Gingrich stands for. Either we let the conservative who’s left carry the torch, or the torch will be dropped and Romney will do what he wants.
It’s been a long hard haul with lots of agents provocateur, lots of circular firing squads, and raw emotions because everything we love is on the line.
We need to hold onto those things we love, though, and let them unite us. There is still time to unite behind Constitutional governance and protection from the communist and Islamist enemies who want to destroy this country. That’s what both Santorum and Gingrich stood for, that Romney just doesn’t seem to “get”.
Indeed, but Gingrich has never led Santorum in states. The Gingrich folks believe that Santorum should have dropped out despite the fact that Santorum was a much better candidate and was much stronger vs Romney than Gingrich.
The opportunity where Gingrich could have made a constructive contribution to the race, by endorsing Santorum has passed. That time was back in February.
Now, the race has proceeded far enough that Romney isn’t going to be stopped.
Even if Gingrich were to win all of the remaining red states on the ballot, it still wouldn’t be enough. He’s just too far behind.