Newt Gingrich actually said...
You have to be realistic. Given the size of the organization, given the number of primaries he's won, he is far and away the most likely Republican nominee. If he does get to 1,144 delegates, I will support him. I will do everything I can this fall to help him defeat Obama.
Context
Gingrich acknowledges Romney's likely nomination and expresses his intention to support him against Obama.
04/08/2012