read most especially the paragraphs titled: battle for number 2, we all may be screwed.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jan/17/romney-solidifying-lead-times-poll-finds/
We are in mortal combat with the media. They are running a cram down operation, for free, to promote Romney and killing off any threats, one at a time.
I know the pundits and general political junkies are discussing all the not-Romney dropout possibilities, but it’s surprising that Newt, or anyone with any hope of a surge to challenge Romney, that any of them would seriously address dropping out at least until after Florida - definitely not before SC.