Do not underestimate Newt....as so many do. He said from the beginning this would well go to convention...and further would not be a “ Traditional Primary’. Of course that’s exactly what we are seeing, as none other before.
This isn’t about a “grudge” toward Romney...this is all about ‘stopping’ Romney as Newt recognizes that a Romney win isn’t going to re-set this country. Newt’s in this to win in the end so don’t make the mistake of thinking he’s going to be out anytime soon. Newt and SAntorum are setting this stage...not Romney!
Besides...It was not until June that Reagan began to move fast across the stage.....and we’re only half way there . I have no doubt that Newt has already been planning, (which Santorum never does), for how he’s going to play his most vital hand ahead.
PS. It’ not about winning states...it’s about winning delegates.
I disagree that part of Newt’s strategy is grudge. Mittnes derailed him in Iowa and Florida with his constant barrage of negative ads, and the Newtster was rip-roaring mad about it. Can’t say I blame him either.
Unless you are on the inside of the Newt campaign, its impossible to know the motives for any candidate. We can only speculate.