[Vigilanteman]

Exactly. Newt had zero chance of winning the nomination while Rick Santorum at least had a long shot. Those long shot chances were reduced to zero by their relentless yammering.

[John D]

Exactly. Newt had zero chance of winning the nomination while Rick Santorum at least had a long shot.

But why would we want an anti-business, pro-union candidate. The only reason Santorum had a shot was because the pro-union democrats were crossing over because they had no primary. It was a win win situation. Obama, pro-union, Santorum, pro-union.
Newt was pro-business. The unions did not like that.