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If the reported delegate math is even close to correct, it is mathematically impossible for Newt to win anyway as of last night. This is what I think prompted his announcement.

Per the link, the current committed delegate count is:

Romney=844
Santorum=260
Gingrich=179
Paul=79

There are 1144 delegates needed to clinch and 965 delegates still not selected or committed. The formula to determine percent of remaining delegates needed to clinch is 1144 - SD divided by 965 where SD = secured delegates.

Thus, Newt is 1144-137/965 or 104.4%. Newt still can not win even if he secures 100% of remaining delegates.

Santorum is at 91.6%, Romney is now at 31.1%.

Even if Newt, Santorum and Paul teamed up, they would have 477 delegates. You can do the math on how many they would need:

1144-477/965.

It just isn't going to happen.

Better to bow out gracefully now and use the influence to change the rules-- far more delegate weight to states which actually deliver electoral votes for the GOP and far less to those which don't.

If or when he bows out, it will be with grace as one day he will hear - “You finished the race, good and faithful servant”.

Words Romney will NEVER hear.

Newt is a fighter for our one nation under God, a fighter for the Law of the Land according to biblical principles, a fighter for us to stand so Israel can have an ally, a fighter with minimal support, a fighter AGAINST EVIL amidst all it’s ugly and lying darts that it and it’s minions could throw. We all should have such a legacy. If and when he bows out, NEWT can stand tall. And his enemies WILL reap according to what they have sown and MORE.