It sounds like Schmidt is trying to send out some positive vibes to potential, future employers. If Governor Huntsman is a possible candidate, he needs to start doing something to become more widely known. Just can't see Newt having enough appeal as a presidential candidate, unless some unusual events throw things his way.
I took it as Schmidt handicapping who his next employer will be. He thinks Romney will be paying his invoices, but in case he doesn’t, he thinks maybe Huntsman or Gingrich will hire him.
I can’t imagine the circumstance in which Newt emerges as the candidate. It would have to include all of the competition in the primaries going Sanford on us late in the race. (And since Newt’s already a repeat Sanforder, we know he has no shame.)