If Romney wasn't in this race, Newt's support right now would be under 4%. The only reason he is polling as high as he is is because of Romney.
It's time for us to get over our fear of Romney and start supporting a conservative candidate instead. In a two-way race, even Ron Paul or John Huntsman would beat Mitt for the nomination.
Jennifer Rubin in this article, George Will, heck even Coulter is shilling for the guy and he has a lot of money.
McCain got in by dividing, he won with about 35% of the GOP voter consent.