The Michigan debate (or shortly before) was the beginning of his slide. What a debacle. All these hoodwinked Santorum supporters could’ve helped the conservative movement by getting behind Newt.
I think they think they’ll get a special seat in Heaven for their vote no matter how much it destroys this country (Maybe they think it’s a plus if they can help bring on the end times faster?). But I’m not sure they won’t be asked to explain at the pearly gates why they didn’t vote for the pro-life man who was already higher in the polls instead of splitting the vote and helping “multiple choice” Mitt institute national Romneycare and free abortions for all, once the courts say it’s required and he throws up his hands and says “oops.”