re: #72 Olsonist

Newt could still win. He could win Michigan although I do like DFs analysis. He appeals to the TP crazy. All of the GOP Establishment are getting their knives out. They trotted out Bob Dole. Elliott Abrams was getting into the act. They want Newt dead.

But while Newt may not have the money or organization to win (unless Romney gets wobbly and Newt lands a knockout) Newt is wounding Romney. And those wounds won't go away in the fall. Newt is framing Romney nationally and it's not a good look.

Oh, and Ron Paul isn't going away either. And Santorum, well he might go away after FLA or he might not. Blood and carnage.

How many more debates?

There's been the suggestion that Santorum may pack it in after FL, as he's the current Tail-end Charlie. If he does, then it remains to be seen who he throws his endorsement to, if he does at all. If it's to Newt, that might be what he needs to revitalize his campaign. If it's to Mittens, then it might all be over. And if it's to Paul...well, it might still make things dicey.