Gingrich pledges to stay in GOP race until convention to give conservatives 'a real choice'

Published: Tuesday, April 10 2012 1:59 p.m. MDT

In this photo taken, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich speaks in Plymouth, N.H.

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Gingrich pledges to stay in GOP race until convention to give conservatives 'a real choice'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newt Gingrich pledges to stay in GOP race until convention to give conservatives 'a real choice'

In most states, Rick Santorum's delegates can now support any candidate they choose.

Gingrich, who has been splitting the votes of those who questioned Mitt Romney's conservative credentials with Santorum, made an immediate play for his supporters.

He said the former senator's campaign was "a testament to his tenacity and the power of conservative principles.

"I am committed to staying in this race all the way to Tampa so that the conservative movement has a real choice. I humbly ask Senator Santorum's supporters to visit Newt.org to review my conservative record and join us as we bring these values to Tampa."

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TOO

Sanpete, UT

Atababy Newt,
Destroy the party more. Let your truck sized head get the best of you. Instead of accepting reality and helping unite the party to defeat the real enemy you say..."we'll show em".

2:32 p.m. April 10, 2012
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Rifleman

Salt Lake City, Utah

Sorry Mr. Gingrich but the voters have said no to your candidacy. You lost the conservatives when it was discovered that you had cheated on his two previous wives.

2:00 p.m. April 10, 2012
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LValfre

CHICAGO, IL

"You lost the conservatives when it was discovered that you had cheated on his two previous wives."

What does that have to do with being fiscally conservative? And yes I'm not fan of Gingrich but your statement didn't More..

4:33 p.m. April 10, 2012
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