Gingrich Says He Will Stay in Race and Stop Romney

NYT ^ | 3/20/12 | Shear

[VinL]

Newt Gingrich said Tuesday night that “phase one” for himself and Rick Santorum in the days ahead must be stopping Mitt Romney from getting enough delegates to claim the Republican presidential nomination.

Having skipped campaigning in Illinois and faced with mounting campaign debts, Mr. Gingrich said on Fox News that he was staying in the race because he believes voters would choose him as the nominee after rejecting Mr. Romney.

If Mr. Romney fails to get the 1,144 delegates he needs to wrap up the nomination, Mr. Gingrich said that “then we’ll have a real conversation about who can best beat Barack Obama.”

Mr. Gingrich said that he believes voters would turn to him as the best person to debate Mr. Obama in the fall. He said his repeated discussion about the need to produce more energy in the United States was putting Mr. Obama on the defensive.

“If the key is who can stand here and take him on head to head, I think I’m proving it every day,” Mr. Gingrich said. “He is losing this argument over expensive gasoline.”

[caww]

Santorum is from my state and I'll not move over to Santorum anymore than I would Romney for neither will stand against Obama's machine....not a chance.

Newt's the only candidate that is the whole package this country needs....and frankly I could care less what people want....it's about what this country needs. They choose to remain blinded that's their choice...I won't be signing my name to the downfall of this nation.

[Fledermaus]

I detest Mitt

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

You are so full of crap.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Really?

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Really?

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Could the reason be that most of the conservatives have left ILL. for a more conservative state and all thats left are demorats?I think you are the one who may be delusional.

[entropy12]

Newt did not campaign in Illinois. He is saving his ammo for later? Strategic thinking!

[Catsrus]

It isn’t going to happen, sad, but, true.

[berdie]

It may not happen.

But maybe the rest of us should get a chance to vote for who we would like to for a change.

Contrary to popular belief, it won’t hurt anything.

[seekthetruth]

If there is anyone “delusional” about staying in the race it is Ron Paul! It is still a three man race, and many states have yet to make their choice!

Folks are asking questions and getting answers! Listen here:

http://electad.com/videos/newt-gingrich-town-hall-ruston-louisiana-march-20-2012/

[Craftmore]

Saving his campaign only for states he thinks he can win in?
So ,hows that strategy working out so far?How many states has Newt won again?There have been Sooooooooo many that Ive lost count ;S;

[seekthetruth]

Update for those who might be interested:

March 21

Newt calls in to EZ News in the Morning
Wednesday, March 21 – 8:10am ET CT
KEZP, Alexandria, LA
LISTEN LIVE

Newt calls in to Joe Cironi’s radio show
Wednesday, March 21 – 8:30am ET CT
KAOK, Lake Charles, LA
LISTEN LIVE

Pineville Town Hall with Newt and Callista
Wednesday, March 21 – 9:00 – 10:00am CT
Louisiana College
Granberry Auditorium
Pineville, LA 71360
Note: This event is free and open to the public.

Callista visits Lake Charles Charter School
Wednesday, March 21 - 1pm – 2pm CT
Lake Charles Charter School
2750 Power Center Pkwy
Lake Charles, LA 70607
Note: Mrs. Gingrich will tour the school and read “Sweet Land of Liberty” to students.

Lake Charles Meet & Greet with Newt and Callista
Wednesday, March 21 - 1pm – 2pm CT
Harlequin Steak and Seafood
510 College Street
Lake Charles, LA
Note: This event is free and open to the public.

Callista visits Miles Perret Cancer Center
Wednesday, March 21 - 4pm – 5pm CT
Miles Perret Cancer Services Facility
2130 Kaliste Saloom Road #200
Lafayette, LA 70508

Lafayette Rally with Newt and Callista
Wednesday, March 21 - 7pm – 8pm CT
Hilton Lafayette
1521 West Pinhook Road
Lafayette, LA 70503
Note: This event is free and open to the public.

Newt is interviewed by Greta van Susteren
Wednesday, March 21 – 9pm CT / 10pm ET
Fox News

March 22

Callista visits The Baton Rouge Center for the Visual & Performing Arts
Thursday, March 22 - 4pm – 5pm CT
Baton Rouge Center for the Visual & Performing Arts
2040 S. Acadian Thruway
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Newt participates in the Baton Rouge Tea Party Presidential Forum & Straw Poll hosted by the LSU College Republicans
Thursday, March 22 - 8pm – 9:30pm CT
Louisiana State University
Cox Auditorium
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

March 23

Newt tours Port Fourchon
Friday, March 23 – 9:15am – 9:45am CT
Port Fourchon, LA

Newt speaks on American energy policy
Friday, March 23 - 10am – 10:30am CT
Port Fourchon, LA

Callista visits Tulane Children’s Hospital
Friday, March 23 - 10:30am – 11:30am CT
Tulane Children’s Hospital
1415 Tulane Avenue, 6th Floor
New Orleans, LA 70112
Note: Mrs. Gingrich will tour the hospital and read “Sweet Land of Liberty” to the children.

Hispanic Roundtable Meeting
Friday, March 23 - 2:30pm – 3:30pm CT
Oakland Plantation Estates
8 Oakland Rd.
Kenner, LA 70065

Tulane University Town Hall Meeting with Newt and Callista
Friday, March 23 - 4pm – 5pm CT
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA

[Joe the Pimpernel]

Everybody should drop out of the race except your guy, eh?

If Newt did drop out, Santorum wouldn't get even half his supporters.

[WXRGina]

Everybody should drop out of the race except your guy, eh? If Newt did drop out, Santorum wouldn't get even half his supporters.

My guy? I don't have a guy in this race, but Santorum is the closest thing to the universe of conservative that's left. Besides him, there's a full-blown liberal and a CFR globalist.

[WXRGina]

You are so full of crap.

Full of crap? About what--my NOT wanting the flaming liberal Mitt Romney to get the nomination?!

By the way, thanks for your valuable, articulate, and highly intelligent addition to the conversation.

[Joe the Pimpernel]

Obama would wipe the floor with Santorum in the debates.

R

[WXRGina]

Oh good grief....lighten up already! The fat lady hasn’t sung her tune yet ....Convention here we come!!!!!

I wish I could lighten up, but as it is, I see Mitt Romney being shoved down our throats, and it makes me gag. I have no hope for the convention. I'm afraid the "powers that be" will designate our nominee, whether we want him or not.

[CAluvdubya]

And Kerry beat Bush.....because the exit polls said so, doncha know.

[WXRGina]

-who talks this way- you said> alien. retarded.

It appears you did not understand what I said. If you read my comment to #10, you would see the context of "alien retard" is "lil' Martian connected at the hip to Mitt."

Your statement that "sinners are not welcome..." also shows your lack of understanding, perhaps a willing one, though.

[CAluvdubya]

but Newt is hanging in there like a bad odor, refusing to step aside to give the closest thing we have to a conservative--Santorum--half a chance.

Then why doesn't Santorum beat Romney is the states where Newt has backed off and not campaigned...like last night?

I feel Newt would step down if he thought doing so would stop Romney. It's been pretty clear that Rick can't beat the Mitt Money on his own because he's not doing it.