I think the only ones rushing are the media because they want more time to devise the plan on taking that person down with so many it’s costly to develop all of those plans. For the Rinos they want it settled to save their money.
My understanding is nothing is settled until st least March with the schedule as it stands. As such I see only a few willing and able to stick it out - Romney and Gingrich for sure - not sure about perry given his hesitancy after Iowa and Santorum I worry about cash flow. The other two aren’t worth discussing.
If it comes down to Gingerich and Romney by March then I see Gingerich coming out on top but hell have to hold on until then. The other two I’m just really worried about commitment and cash if they run into any bumps. I think newt is in for the haul just to spite mitt if need be...which I applaud.
Yes, it's that love/hate relationship with cash, isn't it? They need it to wage the war against romney (then obama), but if they receive it in large donated amounts, they get accused of being just another fat-cat, big-monied politician who's being "bought."
I do admire Bachman for dropping out, but i think she'd say "yes" to a VP nod from romney, which would REALLY muddy the waters.