Gingrich vs. Santorum

By Robert Costa

Conservative opponents of Mitt Romney are nervous. If Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich continue to battle for the primary’s non-Romney, non-libertarian slot, the former Massachusetts governor could coast toward the GOP convention as the indubitable front-runner.

Maybe, supporters of both candidates say, the other will come to his senses and drop out, uniting Romney’s opposition behind their guy — the true conservative who can beat Romney and President Obama.

But if the past week offers any clue, it’s this: Don’t bet on it.

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