Santorum Sweeps the South. What Next?

Newt had a big night in Georgia. His comeback in Alabama and Mississippi didn't quite come off.

by Rod D. Martin
March 14, 2012

Newt had a big day last week.  In Georgia.  And his comeback this week in Alabama and Mississippi didn't quite come off.

So where do things stand now?

The facts are simple - 1. Newt won almost as many delegates yesterday as if he'd come in first place; but 2. Rick is catching fire, and that's taking on a life of its own.  His $1.7 million haul from a reception last weekend at the Council for National Policy speaks volumes.

I'm staying with Newt. Here's what's going to happen.

Regardless of whether Newt wins, loses or draws, Newt and Rick are on the brink of depriving Mitt Romney of a majority.

There are three possible results which can come from that. First, there is the very real (but fast diminishing) chance that either Newt or Rick could win outright, with all three candidates continuing. Second, Santorum can cut a deal with Newt (or vice versa) and almost guarantee that one of those two men becomes the nominee. Or third, there can be a brokered convention.

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