[dirtboy]

I simply don't see how Romney can win the nomination now - he cannot gain traction in any state without a large number of Mormons (Nevada) or NE Republicans (NH, FL sunbirds). It is becoming clear that Romney cannot overcome the dislike so many Republicans have for him, and for good reason.

The main question now is whether either Newt or Santorum will be able to win an outright majority or whether the delegates will be so divided up as to have a brokered convention.

[hoosiermama]

Titan posted the number and names of states that Santorum didn’t qualify in. His best bet is to continue to run interference for Newt and serve as his AG or VP.

[caww]

If Romney drops the ball, as seems possible, the GOP will field for Santorum for a time....and indeed take it to convention...there’s a buzz they have Jeb Bush waiting on the sidelines to step up if there’s a brokered convention.

Generally if a primary looks like it’s headed that direction...major wheeling and dealing goes down in order for that NOT to happen. I suspect there’s much going on behind the scenes to ward a broker convention off by some...and others who will push for it.

[Redcloak]

I simply don't see how Romney can win the nomination now - he cannot gain traction in any state without a large number of Mormons (Nevada) or NE Republicans (NH, FL sunbirds). It is becoming clear that Romney cannot overcome the dislike so many Republicans have for him, and for good reason.

Romney's only strength was the myth of inevitability the Party elites built up around him; the meme that GOP voters have no choice but to support him. Victor Davis Hanson described him perfectly as the castor oil that GOP voters would have to take. The problem, of course, is that those voters have been looking for a viable alternative to the man.

Now, much to the dismay of the Party elites and Romney, voters are starting to realize that it's Rick Santorum whom they've been looking for throughout the whole process. They've found their anti-Romney.