Thanks TwoSwords.
Sabato is right about this... it will hurt Newt and Perry in public perception, but most importantly, fundraising. Basically these candidates just threw out a big state. Makes the path to victory even harder. I think we will quickly see, the republican playmakers aligning with Romney pretty early in 2012.
I love Newt, but he has had too many organizational missteps. Romney will win the nomination.