[Matchett-PI]

I don’t think Ron Paul expects to get the nomination, but instead, is gobbling up delegates in all the caucus states in order to be a “power-broker” at the Convention in Tampa.

Read on:

Monday 12/26/2011 here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2825287/posts?page=31#31

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Thursday, January 05, 2012 9:07:30 AM:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2828878/posts?page=58#58

[Vigilanteman]

Not surprising. He had the same strategy in 2008. At the very least, they are going to have to give him a speaking spot at the convention.

Which is why I'm not big on joining the calls for Santorum to drop out. If it comes down to a Romney/Gingrich slugfest at the convention, which would you really rather have holding the handful of delegates necessary to put one or the other over the top? Ron Paul? Or Rick Santorum?