Practice for Newt debating an empty suit.
or a telepromter :)
What? Romney does not feel Florida is worthy of its own debate?
LOL if Mittens doesn’t show up, you think Newt is smart enough to figure out how to maximize any advantage?
I do.
They probably won’t leave an empty podium but that would be nice. But ALL candidates could invoke Romney’s name and it would be left without reply.
I can’t see Mittens actually doing this - beyond the huge advantage it gives the others to shot on him w/out response, it provides clear evidence that he isn’t ready to debate ozero or be president... yeah just don’t show up when it’s tough... that won’t work.