“I do agree that we need to come together on a conservative candidate soon.”
Thank you for being astute enough to read between the lines as to what was my real question.
You are right....definitely on target.
Delegate selection begins in January and Super Tuesday is on 5 February. That month of selection will have over half of all delegates up for grabs: about 1300 of 2400.
In other words, one candidate could actually sew this thing up by February 5. It is interesting that many of the states up for grabs are blue or purple states.
It is also interesting that in most states all delegates go to the winner...even if he wins with only 30% or less of that state’s primary votes.
Rudy could wrap this up as early as 5 February if there isn’t agreement among conservatives very soon.
I’m very willing to compromise and go with Thompson.