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To: Allon
You’re assuming that all the supporters of Newt or Santorum would go to the other, just as an Anyone But Romney vote. I don’t see that happening. Lots of Newt supports think he would be best against Obama, with Romney second. Lots of Santorum supporters don’t like Newt’s family values. It’s not as clear cut as you think it is.

Bingo.

I support Newt, I really don't see as there is any other real alternative. On the general principle of stopping Mitt, I suppose I would have voted for Santorum over Romney if it had come down to that in my state's primary - but most other people I know (anecdotal evidence I realize) wouldn't have. While I agree Santorum is more conservative than Romney, I think Rick would lose in a crushing landslide in a general election. The man is too easily baited into talking about things like condoms and porn instead of economic issues - and any candidate, at least where I live, that believes we need a lecture on why contraception is "not okay" is simply out to lunch and doesn't stand a chance in a general election.

I am not at all convinced that if Newt or Rick drop out that all, or even a majority, of his vote would go to the other. Perhaps at first in a state or two, but then the election dynamics would change, all the negative campaigning and media scrutiny would focus on just that one non-Romney and Mitt may do much better in a 2 person race than people think.

24 posted on 03/10/2012 11:14:45 AM PST by Longbow1969
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To: Longbow1969; Yashcheritsiy; babble-on; sillsfan
See a professional here explain Delegate Math:

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29 posted on 03/10/2012 11:25:35 AM PST by Red Steel
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