Perry endorse Newt? THAT would be great and I can see it happening because Perry hates Willard’s guts for running all those attack ads against him.
As for Michele, she would be a complete laughing stock if she continued after a 6th place finish, imho.
The funny thing is not only was Bachmann never on Romney’s radar to be VP; at this point, he probably doesn’t even want her endorsement. Doesn’t want that “creepy” vibe to rub off on him. So Bachmann is out there campaigning for no reason anyone can discern.
If Perry were to drop out and endorse Gingrich, it would be in large measure to get back at the Bush’s. Bush 41 is the classic establishment republican who endorsed Romney, verbally downplayed Perry, and did not hide his dislike for Newt. W and his administration were not always kind to Perry, either. It would be a good smackdown from Rick back to the Bush’s and could put him into consideration for the VP slot as the anti-establishment, anti-Bush VP with extensive executive experience.
Also, the Bushes hate Perry and they hate Newt. That puts the two into the enemy of my enemy is my friend camp. However, there’s just as must of a chance Perry endorses Romney, since they are the two biggest liberals of the bunch.