Under what circumstances does Gingrich drop out right after Super Tuesday?

[Whacker77]

There's really no reason for any of the candidates to drop out as long as the race is still proportional allotment.  Still, Gingrich must do well in Georgia.  Were I him, I would exclusively campaign from now on in the South.  If his goal is to make it to the convention, then becoming a regional candidate is his best bet.  Since this is Gingrich's last race, I doubt he feels he has much to lose.

[Whacker77]

I think Gingrich actually caught a break with Santorum's rather weak debate performance.  Had Santorum performed strongly and turned this into a two-man race, Newt would have been on the outside looking in.  Instead, Santorum was weak and Gingrich likely has new life in the South.  A three-way pile up is the only way this ends in a convention fight so Gingrich must stay relevant to make that happen.  I think the debate opened the door for Gingrich to become the candidate of the South.