Meaning, that support would never return to him under any circumstances and he would be even more discredited than he is now, if that is possible.
So now, I'm compelled to cast my support to Newt, for all his failings. I hope he lasts until Iowa... My big concern is who amongst the non-discredited survivors is a worthy backup.
I will say this: We DO have a worthy field of candidates this election. If I can go through two somewhat palatable fallbacks all campaigning as conservatives, I'm way ahead of where I was in 2008.
Oh, and FUMR!!!