Actually this column is not Newt’s first foray into the delegate discussion, as he has been tutoring on this fact since Florida, from time to time. Probably his supporters are the only ones paying attention, but now the media is beginning to get the picture.
This will affect the paradigm on “inevitability”, as facts fist have to be drawn in crayon for the media.
1144 means more than 1144. It means 1144 of the real deal - committed delegates. Newt teaching Basics 101. Again.
Math is "hard." The RNC, state Republican parties and Mitt's supporters are hoping the electorate isn't into understanding the details, while the party on the national and state level keep fiddling with the rules to keep their hand in the outcome.
[FL is hoping to get all their delegates back at the convention - their delegates will be "At-Large" due to moving the primary up but they are filling a full slate, as they know how the RNC plays fast and loose with the rules]
...."Friday 27 April - Saturday 28 April 2012: Quarterly Meeting. The At-Large delegates are selected according to the results of the primary. The party is selecting a full delegation of 99 and 96 alternates in compliance with RPOF rules."... Source