I am a Santorum supporter...still am. I understand your position and I can appreciate it. I know that it comes from a conservative perspective, and I can sympathize with it.
If Newt is the nominee I will vote for him. He has never been one of my top choices, but he has always been one whom I could vote for if necessary. That has always been my position. I decided early on, though, that I would not vote for Romney. It would only encourage the liberal wing of the Republican Party to nominate even more liberal candidates in the future. Romney might be a tactical victory of sorts for 2012 (although I actually view him as the enemy), but he would be a strategic defeat for the future.
I have often contributed to and heartily supported Santorum. To be honest, if Santorum drops out, I doubt that I will open up my wallet for Newt. I would definitely prefer him to Obama, but I don’t see myself rallying financially to his cause. Just being honest.
One more thing concerns me: If it gets down to Newt and Romney, or eventually Newt and Obama, I wonder about his chances. His negatives are high, especially among women. His marital history won’t be helpful. Just some observations. The next few days will be interesting.
When the media starts to vet all candidates equally.....I will fall over dead.