They don't have to, it's been obvious for long time but it's like herding cats.
I am perfectly happy with a narrowing of this field sooner rather than later.
Santorum/Ryan 2012.
Perry and Gingrich need to get out of Santorum’s way.
That was my first thought. LOL
You know it’s an AP report when they mention that Santorum has made negative comments about ‘gay marriage’ and claim this poses a ‘problem’ for conservatives. Talk about projection!
“He added: “Nor is it a stop-Romney meeting.”
Why the hell not?
JimRob should be at this meeting.
This article is talking about exactly what I’ve feared would happen. Thankfully someone is trying to organize an effort to defeat RINOmney(ghost of McCain).
Sure. Newt.
Yep, time to trim...Perry and Huntsman first.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Prominent conservative leaders want their rank and file to quickly get behind a single presidential candidate, fearful that persistent splits will help Mitt Romney win the Republican nomination.[story continues]The former Massachusetts governor narrowly won the Iowa caucuses when conservative voters divided their support among several challengers, and the worry is that the same thing will happen in South Carolina, Florida and beyond if Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Rick Perry all stay in the race.
"Conservatives are still divided among a number of different candidates, but the field is winnowing," said former Republican presidential candidate Gary Bauer. And, he said: "I certainly think that Senator Santorum is in a good position to inherit a lot of that support."
In the afterglow of Santorum's unexpectedly narrow loss to Romney in Iowa, leaders on the right who have been scarcely engaged in the rollicking Republican contest began buzzing about the prospect of endorsing the former Pennsylvania senator with the solid conservative credentials - or someone else such as Gingrich who has deep conservative roots.
To discuss how to proceed, some of those leaders have set up meetings from Washington to Texas before the Jan. 21 South Carolina primary.That vote could prove pivotal, given that the Republicans who have won the state for decades have eventually become the party's nominees.
"There is movement, even members of Congress who are weighing this now who are looking to make a move," said Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, who said he's spoken with more than eight leaders with conservative constituencies, including lawmakers. He declined to name them but added: "I do think you'll see growing momentum toward Rick Santorum."
Indeed, interviews with a number of leaders, many of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity to be candid, indicated that Santorum was...
Basically we’re going to have to drop one in South Carolina - either Newt, Perry, or Santorum. That’s going to leave around 55-60% of the vote between them. It’s the only way to beat Romney and Paul.
This article is jumping the gun.
We’ve had one caucus and one candidate has since dropped out.
Over the next four weeks there will be primaries or caucuses in four more states.
The process is working as it should. Those who win votes and attract donations will go forward and those who do not will drop out. It will all happen quickly and naturally.
Time will tell if Santorum has staying power, if Perry can get up off the mat, and if Newt goes up or down.
The time to worry about rallying behind a single non-Romney candidate is still six to eight weeks away.
Newt is our first choice. ABO second.