[SoConPubbie]

I question Newt's ability to go the distance. It scared me when Newt said he’d decided to stay in after SC even if he lost. What other option was there, to drop? If Santorum's forced out and Newt takes a dive, our options will consist of Romney or Paul.

Why, and if your are questioning Newt's ability to go the distance, why aren't you questioning Santorum's ability to got the distance?

[Kenny]

As I said, Newt indicated that he would fight on after New Hampshire if he took a solid second. Back then at least he didn’t seem unconditionally committed. Maybe that’s changed with the SC win but I’m not confident enough to run out the only other conservative in the race (except Paul who’s just nuts).

As far as Santorum staying, I’m praying one or the other will go the distance and not force Romney on us.