As have 40% of Newt’s supporters in polls (will vote for Mitt). I think the percentage is higher here on FR. Santorum was the one with the broadest base, yet the shallowest pockets. He could not (so far) overcome his inexperience at this game, and the lying (well funded) attacks from Romney, Gingrich, and even Paul.
If Santorum drops out, Romney clinches well before the convention. People do not see Gingrich as an alternative. Take a look at the exit polls, especially in Mississippi and Alabama to see who had the broadest conservative/moderate support.
- > If Santorum drops out, Romney clinches well before the convention. People do not see Gingrich as an alternative. Take a look at the exit polls, especially in Mississippi and Alabama to see who had the broadest conservative/moderate support.
Rick is already blaming Newt for not being able to stop Romney. Rick has copied all of Newt’s ideas and even down to Newt’s plan of an open contested convention. Some of us can see this clearly. And it is not even working for Rick. Newt stepped out of those states so Rick could go one on one. Rick will help Romney in the end-He has to live in harmony with K Street.
The uncharacteristic forgiveness from James Dobson and others alike wasn’t good to see how they treated Newt and his wife-they could have taken a teachable moment to show that a good person can fail and are worthy contributors to our society. We may have lost the best chance to have a great president.
Newt will always be who he is-the media can not destroy the man so they can go on and on. Newt is one historical figure who has his place
It looks like we will end up with Romney who in all likelihood will not beat Obama because the man is so hated (distrusted) by many in the grassroots. The energy of the base is fading.
The media and alike can dress Romney up but he still is a liberal democrat who has a lot of worrisome laws he help to pass. I think the GOP will be punished because people have all they can take of not being able for we people to pick candidates. Rove should be thrown off of the national stage. He has caused more damage to the conservative moment by watering down strong conservatives in reality who should be running.