[mnehring]

In war as in life, it is often necessary when some cherished scheme has failed, to take up the best alternative open, and if so, it is folly not to work for it with all your might.
- Winston Churchill.

[GilGil]

Plan B is Vice President Cain. He said he will have an endorsement announcement shortly. That will clearly be Newt. Plan B will be to have Cain be the Vice President. He will have plenty of time to learn the ropes for 8 years under Newt.

This is all a blessing in disguise.