Gingrich instead set out a strategy for a protracted campaign.
If so, his family wealth would provide resources for a protracted fight.
Negotiations between the two sides are continuing, but at the same time, both are preparing for a protracted strike.
Mr. Romney's strategists believe their candidate has financial and organizational advantages that position him for a protracted fight.
Mr Gingrich may win the contest after that, in South Carolina on the 21st, keeping his hopes alive, but Mr Romney is better prepared for a protracted campaign.
Although Mr. Chen's election did not provoke military action from China -- as Beijing repeatedly threatened -- Taiwan and China seem to be hunkering down for a protracted stalemate.
The scene in Zuccotti Square is radically democratic -- different teams have autonomy to manage food, sanitation, media, comfort, and other tasks necessary for a protracted stay.
Last weekend police used teargas, pepper spray and batons to quell the unrest, but since then the clashes have subsided as both sides appeared ready to dig in for a protracted stand-off.
It is simply not built for a protracted major conflict.
"We could be in for a protracted period of uncertainty, which would not be helpful, either".
It may go to court if it has the energy for a protracted battle.
