Interesting. That is what the Newt folks on FR were telling us this past weekend when we said that Rick had a shot in one or two of those states Tuesday. Funny how that worked out.
With respect, I think you misread my intent.
You said that Rick wouldn’t be hurt by Romney’s negative ads. To THAT, I said let’s talk after Illinois.
My feeling has been that Romney has yet to go both barrels after Rick because he would just elevate Newt. Now, I think he has no choice.
Could be wrong— but, that’s why I introduced Illinois- not that I expected that Newt would be competitive there. I doubt he will.