ABC (2012): Frenemies Unite: Former Anti-Romney Candidates Endorse Their Rival

[TomCADem]

As Bernie continues his march to the Democratic nomination, we should keep in mind that come election time, the Republicans will unite behind Trump like they did behind Romney. Back in 2012, Republicans united behind Romney because they all agreed that President Obama must be defeated. Likewise, I expect the Republicans to eventually fall into line when the superdelegates do what they are supposed to and support Bernie for the nomination.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/OTUS/frenemies-unite-anti-romney-candidates-endorse-rival/story?id=16303765

When Rick Santorum officially endorsed his former GOP primary rival Mitt Romney, there was no fanfare, no praise-filled speech, no photo op and no joint press conference.

Instead, the former Republican presidential contender announced his support in a lengthy email sent out shortly before 11 p.m. ET Monday night. Santorum did not actually endorse Romney, the presumptive GOP nominee, until the thirteen paragraph of his late-night email.

"Above all else, we both agree that President Obama must be defeated," Santorum said in the email. "Governor Romney will be that nominee and he has my endorsement and support to win this the most critical election of our lifetime."

But the former senator's tepid praise in his Romney endorsement stands in glowing contrast to bitter criticisms he launched at the former Massachusetts governor during their primary battle.

[JI7]

1. why would superdelegates support the candidate with fewer pledged delegates

And fewer individual votes

[griffi94]

2. They won't

but nevermind that now.

Yes a unified Democratic Party would be great.