I’m not sure about your assessment, which seems to be the consensus of most Freepers. I’m beginning to think it will be the best thing for Gingrich if Santorum LOSES, and loses big tomorrow. First, according to conventional wisdom, Romney is supposed to get big momentum from his wins going into Super Tuesday. But the majority of Super Tuesday delegates come from the South, where Romney is DETESTED. On the other hand, is Santorum squeaks out a win in Michigan, lots of Christian conservative voters in the South will see it as confirmation that Santorum is God’s choice. I am also fairly certain that, no matter what Santorum voters may say, they won’t return the favor and support Newt in the South. Look at what happened in Florida. Santorum had pulled out, right? But I heard NOTHING from his voters about all getting together and voting for Newt. As far as I’m concerned, Newt really owes Rick nothing.
ANYONE rooting for Willard the Lib to sweep tomorrow is a Rombot in disguise.
The media will push Romney and wavering people in the middle will move his way if Romney wins both contests tomorrow.
Romney must be knocked down.
If Romney can look less inevitable, this will cause the not so conservative voters to look for alternatives to Romney as their choice.
They may switch from Romney to Newt Gingrich out of fear of Santorum.
Newt can become the candidate who brings in the conservatives and “moderates” .....
Of course, the GOP insiders may be forced to float another name like Daniels, Jeb Bush or Chris Christie in the face of collapse, but who knows how united they will be in the face of a Romney collapse.
I see a potential opening for Newt if Romney is knocked down tomorrow in Michigan and his supporters start to panic.
I am also fairly certain that, no matter what Santorum voters may say, they won’t return the favor and support Newt in the South. Look at what happened in Florida. Santorum had pulled out, right? But I heard NOTHING from his voters about all getting together and voting for Newt. As far as I’m concerned, Newt really owes Rick nothing.
BINGO! WE HAVE A WINNER!!!