Posted on 02/03/2016 11:29:11 AM PST by servo1969
Sources told CNN Wednesday that Rick Santorum is dropping out of the 2016 presidential race.
"Another GOP departure: CNN has learned @RickSantorum will exit race tonight. Plans endorsement."
-- John King (@JohnKingCNN) February 3, 2016
The former Pennsylvania senator's exit comes close on the heels of Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul 's Wednesday announcement.
Interesting. Thanks for posting. Interesting times since Santorum won Iowa.
Rand probably won’t endorse anyone. But in terms of domestic and foreign policy, Cruz is the closest thing to Rand’s libertarian base still in the race. So the bulk of Rand’s people are likely to settle on him.
This is one of Ted’s strengths — he’s everybody’s second choice.
“Ted Cruz is the number one second choice of the supporters of every other candidate running”.
But not the #1 choice of a running mate for anyone running. As much as I hate to say it, that goes to little ricky ricardo rubio. The reason? He speaks Spanish and Cruz does not.
If we could only get rid of fatso now.
Maybe Trump could shoot electricity out of his fingers or something.
All kidding aside, the consolidation benefits Cruz, since he wins the one-on-ones.
Kudos to Gilmore. He has very faithful supporters.
Rand seems pretty bitter. I don’t imagine he will endorse anybody and sully his brand with their views.
Ricks establishment so of course he’ll back Trump......he didn’t stand on the Trump stage for nothing.....Huck will also because he’s still upset with Cruz for taking the votes he thought he had cornered....
Both Huck and Rick want to retain some degree of “face time” to continue enjoying their lifestyles.
He could still run as Libertarian Party candidate, right?
If he’s establishment (which I agree he is), he’s go Rubio.
he’s throwing his whole 1 percent behind somebody?
Come on. He is actually respected among conservatives.
Selected Trump articles on FR, with links, from 12:00 AM to 2:30 PM EST, 2/3/16:
Lessons from Iowa... The Good, The Bad, and The Really Ugly [Bob Barr]
Santorum Drops Out, Teases Presidential Endorsement
Ted Cruz mega-donor is a gay, pro-pot, PayPal-founding billionaire (7/3/12)
Ted Cruz Iowa Win Is a Loss for Evangelical Christians
Not many Muslims support Republicans, but those who do support Trump
Newt Gingrich: We've Already Lived Through a Revolution in 2016 [Breitbart]
Seriously, How Can Ted Cruz Supporters Defend This? [Sundance]
Dear FRiends, We need your continuing support to keep FR going strong. [FReepathon thread]
[From Sarah Palin] Dirty Politics: Witnessing Firsthand It's Always Heartbreaking, Never Surprising
Is Trump the First "European-conservative" American Presidential Candidate?
NY tabloids mock Trump over Iowa loss
New Hampshire Republican Primary Poll February 1-2, 2016 [Harper Polling]
Donald Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize [Washington Times]
Donald Trump says skipping debate may have cost him Iowa [But, he said, it was worth it - for the vets]
Liberty U President Falwell insists his endorsement of Trump is a personal one [WaPo]
In Defense of the GOP Establishment [Understanding the limitations of what they have to work with]
Women Only Like Trump For His Money: Gloria Steinem
Trump calls for Iowa do-over after second-place finish [UK - Guardian]
Rivals Try To Eat Trump's Lunch [Politico]
Donald Trump: 'Ted Cruz didn't win Iowa, he stole it'; Update: Trump calls for new Iowa caucus
No, Cruz Didn't Win Iowa By Cheating. Here's Why Trump's Pushing That Narrative. [Ben Shapiro]
Jeb Bush, an Also-Ran in Iowa, May Be Pivotal in New Hampshire
Trump's Disregard for Private Property [TDS from Star Parker]
Rand Paul Suspends 2016 Presidential Campaign
Prayer Request for FR hoosiermama
An Issue With the Republican Iowa Caucuses: What were the real vote totals?
After Iowa [Thomas Sowell]
Trump: In Iowa, 'I Sort of Just Went Through the Motions'
LIVE THREAD:Donald Trump Rally in Little Rock, AR at Barton Coliseum at 5:00 PM CST today
UMASS/Lowell NH Tracking (Feb 3) Trump 38 - Cruz 14, Rubio 12
Time to Call Out the Jackals In the Lamestream. Again. [Sarah Palin - FB]
When Anger Trumps All
How Trump let himself get out-organized [Politico]
Trump, Sanders want universal healthcare
How Trump Trusted the Laundry... And Got Moneyballed by Ted Cruz [ARC computer analytics site]
Palin: Trump should have shown more of his 'conservative side'
We'll see which way they move now that "their guy" isn't there. I would assume Cruz, but this has been one of the weirdest Republican nominee seasons I've ever seen, so I wouldn't count on anything.
I’m guessing not, but he’ll probably tease the possibility for the sake of attention.
I sincerely wish him well in his future endeavors and hope whoever emerges from the GOP scrum will find a place for him in a future administration.
8 down, 9 left  the field has essentially been cut in half.
With 9 left, do you think they will have all 9 on Saturday night? It might be interesting to see them all one last time.
Trump tweeted today he will be on Greta also. My guess is Rick will endorse Trump.
One can hope.
And, yet, Santorum barely outperformed me.
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