Yes, I'm talking to you if you're a Santorum or Perry supporter. And yes, I'm calling you stupid.
Anyone saying “let the process play out” is simply naive. The “process” is do or die in South Carolina. Gingrich must win SC and Florida. But all these people wanting to “vote for their guy” are going to give us Romney and Obama. It's that simple. To believe otherwise is naive at best, ignorant (despite the number of times it has been discussed on FR — so it's willful ignorance), and it is so selfish I can't believe it. Throwing our Country under the bus again just so you can be stubborn and “vote for your guy” — you're going to deserve everything that comes down the pike in the next 5 years.
Vote for the one not-Romney who can WIN. That is NOT Santorum and it's NOT Perry. It's GINGRICH.
So far Newt hasn’t placed at the top of anything. Until he does, the others won’t drop out. SC is crucial for Newt, if he doesn’t place well, the others won’t drop out unless they are broke.
There isn’t much that can be done with them.
The senerio has been laid out and is not difficult to grasp. They know that this split will result in Mitt, but as long as they can shroud themselves in the idea that they are being principled then they feel no responsibility in the results.
It is the “noble defeat” syndrome. Wont do a lick of good for the rest of us, but they will feel warm inside.
“Vote for the one not-Romney who can WIN. That is NOT Santorum and it’s NOT Perry. It’s GINGRICH.”
Actually it’s PAUL. But it doesn’t much matter: the other candidates will drop out of the race in due time. It’s a shame for traditional conservatives; they’ll be the pretty girl without a date on prom night.
If you are so sure that Newt can win, he best be posting a victory or in the top 2 real soon. So far, he hasn’t placed well.
No use asking others to drop out for a 4th place contender.
Perhaps it is Newt that needs to drop out.
We will see after SC.