[Rennes Templar]

I was listening to Glenn Beck on radio earlier today interviewing Rick Santorum., and he said Romney has suspended his campaign, not quit the race, and still has control of his delegates. He said it is possible for Romney to jump back in if something unforessen happens between now and the convention. I was not aware of this, anybody else?

[nmh]

Yes, a suspension is just that.

He can still accept donations to RESUME or perhaps run again in 2012.

He got my vote.

I will not vote for any Demoncrats even if they pretend they are Republicans - can’t hold my nose anymore. Won’t do it.

[Theresawithanh]

I've read posts here and elsewhere saying exactly that, that Mitt had suspended his campaign and not quit. Some said he was hoping for a McCain implosion, and some even mentioned McCain dying before he could be our nominee. (You stay classy, Mitt supporters!) I'd like to know, also. Maybe he didn't really mean that "quitting the race for the benefit of Americans and etc." he spouted at CPAC. Wouldn't surprise me, I'd expect that from him.

[Rick.Donaldson]

I really don’t think that “suspending a campaign” is any different than dropping out.

Seems to me someone in the MEDIA would be pointing out this little nuance if it were true. Perhaps there is some kind of RNC rule that allows “suspension of campaign” and still controlling the delegates that we can find?

[Iron Munro]

"Romney has suspended his campaign, not quit the race..."

This is the exact same situation as democrat John Edwards.

By suspending the campaign as opposed to ending it a candidate does retain his/her delegates, can continue to solicit donations to pay financial obligations, etc.

If McCain or Hucka bee do not have a clear majority of delegates by convention time Mitt will have some negotiating power until he releases his delegates.

[Apple Blossom]

Having personal experience with malignant melanoma, McCain could have a relapse at any time, and we might be right where we don’t want to be in November.

Why is it so hard for anyone to see that the way we have been running the country doesn’t work, so why can’t we give someone else a chance to do it differently? We need to quit selecting our candidates from the pool of “whoever came in second last time”, and hire someone (’cause that’s what we’re doing...hiring someone) who can look at our challenges with fresh eyes and come up with new solutions.

[Myrddin]

I was listening to Glenn Beck on radio earlier today interviewing Rick Santorum., and he said Romney has suspended his campaign, not quit the race, and still has control of his delegates. He said it is possible for Romney to jump back in if something unforeseen happens between now and the convention. I was not aware of this, anybody else?

I'm waiting for the NYT to drop the other shoe on the new McCain scandal. They're holding it until McCain is firmly the nominee. McCain has hired a lawyer to try to suppress the story. He has been accused of doing legislative favors for a female lobbyist. The female lobbyist has also retained a lawyer. One doesn't spend money on lawyers if there is no need to do so. Stand by.

[restornu]

I was and I am glad Mitt is a wise man and learn quickly how the game is played!

Lets see if Huckabee will continue to get endless free air time so he can cause a brokers convention I bet McCain does not like this Chihuahua nipping at his heels.