I have to say I agree with Rick. It’s just not good form to tell another candidate to drop out. Much better to focus on beating out the others with your own policies.
A vote for Santorum is a vote for Romney! the ONLY reason he did well in Iowa is NOONE attacked him. He has been given a free pass. His baggage is heavy. GET OUT RICK!
Ok, Rick then as a former supporter of yours I say, GET OUT! Do I have the right to say it? Hope so.
I agree. And I now support Newt. But, at least, if Newt is going to make this statement, he should do so privately to Rick. It just does not look polite or good, even if he is right. It makes him look like the bully his opponets claim that he is.
Santorum is not stupid, nor are any of the candidates. They all know what Newt is saying is a consequence to face, and he is not telling them anything new about campaign votes. But for Heaven's sake, let the man make his own decision and be patient. The results will be what they will be, but Newt could lose Santorum's supporters by beating on the guy. He could have turned them to his favor by keeping quiet.
If Newt has found religion, let him prove he has also found faith!