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13 February 2012
Newt Gingrich really needs to get out of this race. The longer he stays in, the worse his numbers get.
In addition, Newt in the race helps Romney. With Gingrich out, Santorum is the clear frontrunner.
So, is Newt really concerned with the GOP electing a Conservative nominee or is he more interested in self?
Republican voters aren't just declining to vote for Gingrich at this point- they don't even like him anymore. Just 38% have a favorable opinion of him to 47% with a negative one. His numbers are inching back closer to what they were before his surge in the polls began in November. His continued presence in the race is a boost to Romney though. 54% of his supporters would go to Santorum if he dropped out, compared to only 21% for Romney and 14% for Paul. Santorum's lead in a Newt-less field would expand to 21 points with him at 48% to 27% for Romney and 13% for Paul. So every day Gingrich stays in is a saving grace for Romney's hopes.