[dirtboy]

I’ve been pleading on this site for some time for folks to knock off these campaigns to force one or another candidate to drop out so that Romney can have only one competitor aiming fire at him.

And I've been saying that is exactly what Romney wants - the anti-Romney vote to be divided as long as possible. The fact that Mittbots on NR and Ann Coulter are taking this stance is quite telling. I think you are honest in your intentions, I just ask that you realize what Mitt's goals are and how a divided anti-Romney base helps him.

[ez]

Right now we have 5 candidates travelling the state and directing their fire at Romney and he is dropping like a rock. No, this dynamic is working fine for now and through FL. In the meantime, it gives our side a chance to choose between the conservatves and let one rise.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

There are many conservatives who reject the notion you are advancing (because they want someone who will work to change the socialist path we are on), that it is they who should abandon their candidate in favor of yours. I realize you believe (didn't see your vote choice on JimRob's tally...) as do others (but then again many have moved from one candidate to another to another) that once again it is imperative to back the one with the surge.

I respectfully disagree. I want these GOP candidates to be sliced and diced, x-rayed and dissected. I want to see how they handle the pressure, and see whether they come up wanting, or if they have the staying power we need to go up against incumbent Obama.

You are jumping the gun by pushing for an early resolution that will shortchange the process and imperil our opportunity to have the best candidate.

[John Valentine]

...and how a divided anti-Romney base helps him.

Nothing, not Ann Coulter, not Chris Christie, not Nikki Haley, nothing can help Mitt Romney. He's a loser and he will lose again this time. South Carolina will be where Mitt Romney gets his in the form of a fourth place finish. Never fear. Romney will never be the nominee.