Why would Rick do that, its not that he doesn't believe there are any but rather he doesn't succumb to the politically correct belief that their actions are morally acceptable.
Will the media even cover the Maine caucus? Would Ron get a slight bump, possibly enough to help out his finishes in Minnesota and Nevada. Is Maine proportional, or winner take all for delegates? And is it an open or closed primary? Lots of q's but I think Ron has a very good chance...
He doesn't need to pander; it's just better to go with talking points the Florida Republicans (who are the ones voting) will associate with. He doesn't need to compromise any positions he just doesn;t need to bring up some of the stuff he does.