[Lakeshark]

I'm telling you, his scorched earth tactic is working, the polls aren't lying. Santorum has gone from a shoe-in to a virtual tie in a week here. It's why both Newt and Santorum have to survive until the convention, because once Romney takes out one of them, the other would be taken out much easier. Two targets make it more expensive, and less likely to work.

[PSYCHO-FREEP]

You make some very strong points. In fact. I would say that Romney would prefer to go against Santorum that Newt. Santorum is easy when you get him in a one-on-one debate or forum. Getting to start talking or defending himself, or even more prevalent, talking ABOUT himself, Santorum loses all by his own lack of ability.

Newt, on the other hand, is by far, the most dangerous to Romney's plan than all the other candidates combined. Especially in the above described venue.