Several very intelligent analysists have concluded that if Newt were to drop out, most of those votes would NOT go to Santorum, they would go between Paul and Romney.
I firmly agree with that. But if santo were to drop out, they would overwhelmingly go to Newt.
But we know that Santo is now getting desperate again, and his Ego won't accept the fact that even now, it is hopeless for him to win, based on his severe disorganization and failure to comply with registration rules in several of the remaining states.
I believe Speaker Gingrich also knows should he drop out, Lil’ Ricky would find a reason to drop out after the next primary or two — such as not having full ballot access in 4 upcoming primaries — .