[RitaOK]

I don’t quite get the connection myself, actually, about the timing either. I do believe there has to be a reason for the timing.

Could it be that Newt got a really giant financial boost, more than we may know, enough to launch a really grand assault on all fronts, at the same time, starting immediately, as he prepares to try to enter the South for the win, which he forthrightly states is necessary for him to succeed.

Maybe his magic time keeper blew the whistle and said, “you have given Rick enough romping room for no return, and the time has come to take him OUT.”

Otherwise, yes, I too am curious about the timing shot in Michigan by Newt. For one thing, the money. Since Newt is not actively contending MI, what is the strategy for the expenditure.

This tells me something IS up with Newtster. We will know more soon. :)

[gov_bean_ counter]

Newt is making Santorum defend two fronts with positions that are diametrically opposed to each other. Santorum can't defend himself in the South without losing ground in Michigan. If he ignores the accusations in the South they gain traction.

Pretty smart if intentional.

[CainConservative]

Good points there.

And here:

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/scott-galupo/2012/02/27/mitt-romney-hits-new-low-with-rick-santorum-takedown

[EnglishCon]

I don’t quite get the connection myself, actually, about the timing either. I do believe there has to be a reason for the timing.

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I think it is a practical thing. It certainly won’t hurt Santorum by tomorrow - there is always a lag of a couple of days before these things get into the public conciousness (not for us political junkies, but the man in the street sort of thing).
If Newt released the ad tommorow or Wednesday, it would be seen as sour grapes from a loser. By doing it the day before the primaries, he is on record without that perception.