Actually, if neither newt or rick folds, the combination will give us romney. Someone needs to exit stage left.
I don’t understand the logic of spreading out the vote.
If Newt, Rick and Ron all stay in then they will definitely split the vote but if that happens Rino Romney will go to the convention with the most votes and even in a brokered convention likely be the nominee.
If Santorum is the only alternative to Romney then he can beat Romney and go to the convention with the most delegates. It may still be a brokered convention but the most votes is likely to win. Eventually the supporters of lessor candidates will vote for the majority and tip the scales.
So, Newt, go home and let Rick win this one.