[alstewartfan]

All I know is that if Gingrich had the decency to accept his defeat, which he doesn’t, this night would have been a BLOWOUT for RICK SANTORUM. I feel certain that if Rick had performed as poorly as Newt has in most states thus far, he’d have dropped out. Newt has said that he’s out to get Romney, but all he’s doing now is aggrandizing himself and “getting Romney” nominated.

[Kenny]

All I know is that if Gingrich had the decency to accept his defeat, which he doesn’t, this night would have been a BLOWOUT for RICK SANTORUM

Have to agree. Rick's polled well across the U.S. and Newt hasn't. Maybe he'll show us all and sweep both states tonight but if not, it's a sad commentary on a man who's been a great public servant.

[cookcounty]

"ll I know is that if Gingrich had the decency to accept his defeat, which he doesn’t, this night would have been a BLOWOUT for RICK SANTORUM."

Or, Conversely.... Newt has MORE bound delegates than Rick, so....

[katiedidit1]

What makes you think the Newt supporters would rally behind Santorum?

[Strategerist]

All I know is that if Gingrich had the decency to accept his defeat, which he doesn’t, this night would have been a BLOWOUT for RICK SANTORUM.

Santorum would win the popular vote in both states but it wouldn't be a blowout. A considerable number of Gingrich voters would vote for Romney (or stay home) if Gingrich dropped out.

[SatinDoll]

If Santorum was an honest man, which he isn’t, he would withdraw and put his delegates behind the only Republican who can defeat Obama.

[newzjunkey]

I love the mind-reading done by Santorum supporters. The fact is he "won" some non-binding caucuses in Feb., when others weren't competing, and the media jumpstarted his campaign. For months he's been behind Newt in the actual delegate count. Did he get out? No.

Santorum should've gotten out before Florida but he's there to marginalize Newt for the establishment and he's done well. That was the last, best time to take the nomination from Romney.

The plot now is to keep Romney from the magic number to win outright.