“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.
“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.”
Not wise IF he wants to run for POTUS in 2016 when Obama finishes his second term. Endorsing Romney, especially the way Romney trashed him, would cause him to lose credibility.
IF he cannot endorse Newt, it would be wisest for him to not endorse at all.