[Sola Veritas]

“He stated that one reason he had found the path becoming difficult was that he had solicited Newt & RP to coalesce, but that neither showed any interest - THAT was the contact he had with Newt.”

I’m a SOCON, so of course I like Rick. However, why would a SOCON want to coalesce with the Libertarian Ron Paul? Also, I find it hard to believe that Newt wasn’t interested in joining forces. What exactly does Rick mean by “coalesce?”

[FR_addict]

“He stated that one reason he had found the path becoming difficult was that he had solicited Newt & RP to coalesce, but that neither showed any interest - THAT was the contact he had with Newt.”

I don’t believe he will endorse Newt. Sounds like he is still mad at Newt for not quiting and endorsing him. Rather than endorse a conservative, he will say that Romney has pledged to govern as a conservative and will endorse Romney to get back at Newt.

[true believer forever]

“He stated that one reason he had found the path becoming difficult was that he had solicited Newt & RP to coalesce, but that neither showed any interest - THAT was the contact he had with Newt.”

I’m a SOCON, so of course I like Rick. However, why would a SOCON want to coalesce with the Libertarian Ron Paul? Also, I find it hard to believe that Newt wasn’t interested in joining forces. What exactly does Rick mean by “coalesce?”

He wanted Paul and Newt to drop out, direct their supporters to support him. I know that for sure, but what he offered them - maybe Newt VP - and Paul something with economic reform - not sure about that...

There was a reason he didn't go into detail, I guess... He could have more honestly said I asked the others to drop and join me in fighting Romney, but he didn't do that... and he makes Newt look the bad guy, which he often did throughout the campaign.

[Engraved-on-His-hands]

I’m a SOCON, so of course I like Rick. However, why would a SOCON want to coalesce with the Libertarian Ron Paul? Also, I find it hard to believe that Newt wasn’t interested in joining forces. What exactly does Rick mean by “coalesce?”

I don't recall him using the word "coalesce" in the call. I think that he said that he was unsuccessful in attempting to form a coalition of the other conservatives in the race. The implication that I drew from that was a coalition of Santorum, Gingrich, and Paul against Romney. One more thing: News reports are giving contradictory information about his contact or lack thereof with Gingrich. Some are saying that he spoke with Newt; others are saying that he hasn't had the chance to do so. I heard him say, "I had a chance to talk to Newt." Rick said, however, "I haven't had a chance to talk to Governor Romney." That would seem to include Newt in the "coalition of conservatives" but exclude Romney.