THE DEFINITIVE THREAD Breaking-Santorum calls news conference for 2:00 Is he dropping?

[Lishy]

I wish there was another debate now that it's 3 candidates...

 

[kathy88]

His delegates should become unbound, right? Meaning if Ron Paul supporters became Santorum delegates they can now vote for Ron Paul?


Wtf does this kill the hope of a brokered convention?

They are largely evangelicals. They are NOT going to vote for Romney. If they go anywhere it will be to us or Newt.

 

[kathy88]

I wish there was another debate now that it's 3 candidates...

Yeah, there goes the debate in Texas. Romney never confirmed and they will NOT air a debate with just Ron and Grinch. Ever.

 

[TheGrinch]

They are largely evangelicals. They are NOT going to vote for Romney. If they go anywhere it will be to us or Newt.

Well, that's positive... So would even bound ones become unbound, or does Santorum get to choose where they go?

 

[bronxboy10]

Well, that's positive... So would even bound ones become unbound, or does Santorum get to choose where they go?

All unbound, free to vote as they wish on the floor!

 

[69360]

He still hasn't come out. Wonder if this might be a rickroll?

 

[tbone717]

Well now we have just a little over 200 bound delegates that will become unbound. The percentage of those that will vote for Romney on the first ballot will make it more or less likely we will see a brokered convention. My guess is now that it is even less likely that before, since Romney's primary opposition in upcoming states has withdrawn

This is an opportunity for Paul though to make a stand and change the course of the election. Technically, Paul can still win this nomination but he will need to do something major to position himself as the opposition to Romney rather than an "also-ran" candidate.

The upcoming contests on the 24th should be a good indication of whether or not Paul was successful at doing so. Right now Paul is polling around 10% in all the April 24th contests. It should be interesting to see if he increases his numbers or not.

 

[DavidK]

Santorum has spent months saying Romney is the worst out of the entire GOP party, why on earth would he endorse him... if he did he'd like like such an idiot.

 

[G-Wohl]

This isn't good, is it?

 

[kathy88]

Well, that's positive... So would even bound ones become unbound, or does Santorum get to choose where they go?

I'm not sure, but someone will know. Twitter is going BATSHIT.

 

[luctor-et-emergo]

He can't endorse Romney with a straight face, can he ?

Although it's ridiculous, I suspect this is what's happening.

 

[TheGrinch]

The upcoming contests on the 24th should be a good indication of whether or not Paul was successful at doing so. Right now Paul is polling around 10% in all the April 24th contests. It should be interesting to see if he increases his numbers or not.

I think it would stand to reason that he should do better, as we saw in the 2 man Virginia race where he pulled over 40%, but the "Romney has sealed the nomination" meme may or may not hurt. It's kind of tough to say if that will make people more apathetic to not vote or "protest vote" or fall in line.

 

[JamesButabi]

Santorum has spent months saying Romney is the worst out of the entire GOP party, why on earth would he endorse him... if he did he'd like like such an idiot.

It's not like this is uncommon. I mean he endorsed him prior to the bashing he has laid out the past few months. Why not change back again?

 

[Highstreet]

It could be if the campaighpn plays it right. Remember what happened in Virginia when it was just us and Romney??

we got 40% of the vote. There will be a lot of Santorum voters who are looking to stop Romney.

 

[Dianne]

Santorum has spent months saying Romney is the worst out of the entire GOP party, why on earth would he endorse him... if he did he'd like like such an idiot.

Santorum even said Romney was worse than Obama, lol.. Wonder how he could ever turn those words around.

 

[kathy88]

WE need to start tweeting the shit out of santorum supporters. Go find them and follow them.

 

[flynn]

Let's add some fuel in the fire, Santorum is looking for a graceful exit at this point and Ron paul could use the anti-romney santorum delegates. We need Romney to attack Santorum for the sake of it.

 

[Cinderella]

Santorum has no say where his delegates go after he drops out. He can recommend they vote a certain way, but once unbound these delegates can vote their conscience....and I hope it's for Dr. Paul.

 

[FindLiberty]

Santorum delegates need to be released now so those votes can go to Ron Paul...
(since Romney does not need them anymore)

It's looking more and more like Obama will win his 2nd term unless RP gets the GOP nod.

 

[PatriotOne]

They are largely evangelicals. They are NOT going to vote for Romney. If they go anywhere it will be to us or Newt.

That's what I keep thinking also.