Santorum Lands Big Iowa Endorsement

NewsMax ^ | December 10, 2011 | Gary Cohen

[2ndDivisionVet]

On the eve of the debate in Des Moines, Rick Santorum's Republican presidential campaign added Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz to its growing list of supporters, according to a report in the Des Moines Register.

A week after former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin slid into his corner but came up shy of a formal endorsement, Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz on Friday announced he is formally backing the campaign of the former Pennsylvania senator for the GOP presidential nomination....

[sheikdetailfeather]

Good for him! He truly is showing enthusiasm and is debating well.

[hinckley buzzard]

Well, he might be able to pull off a Huckleberry or a Pat Robertson but really... what will happen when all those evangelicals find out Santorum is one of those golderned Papists? I mean that's right up there with being a Mormon right?

[sodpoodle]

Santorum has a quality that is hard to describe. He is touted by supporters as having solid beliefs and forcefully states them; however, his demeanor is one of a tentative bridegroom. He appears overwhelmed by the starpower of the other candidates and wilts into the background with a hurt/angry facial expression.

Just an observation, but one has to wonder how he would handle a combative Congress and foreign dignitaries.

[La Enchiladita]

Neat. Good for Rick, hangin’ in there.
I think Iowans will be deciding between Mitt and Newt, but this season is sooo unpredictable.....

[La Enchiladita]

I think he has been the most consistent and honest performer at the debates.

[Servant of the Cross]

however, his demeanor is one of a tentative bridegroom. He appears overwhelmed by the starpower of the other candidates and wilts into the background with a hurt/angry facial expression.

That's a pretty good description. It reminds me of this one by Victor Davis Hanson ...

Rick Santorum does great when he answers directly the question asked. The more he avoids attacking others, or curbs his exasperation that his often superior answers don’t lead to political traction, the better he does. But somehow such an experienced and knowledgeable candidate always seems frustrated to the point of vexation.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks 2ndDivisionVet.

[deport]

Just an observation, but one has to wonder how he would handle a combative Congress and foreign dignitaries.

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I wouldn’t spend time wonering about something that won’t be on his plate. JMO.

[ExCTCitizen]

On the eve of the debate in Des Moines, Rick Santorum's Republican presidential campaign added Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz to its growing list of supporters, according to a report in the Des Moines Register.

Yes...I'm looking to campaign for him. He might be down in the polls, but he knows about the issues.

[Joe 6-pack]

"He is touted by supporters as having solid beliefs and forcefully states them; however, his demeanor is one of a tentative bridegroom. He appears overwhelmed by the starpower of the other candidates and wilts into the background with a hurt/angry facial expression."

IMHO, what you've observed is Santorum's personal sense of humility; noticeable mostly because none of the other candidates exhibit it.

[sodpoodle]

Nah - that’s not it.

[Joe 6-pack]

I wouldn’t expect a Gingrich fan to recognize humility.

[sodpoodle]

Now you’re being silly. There’s humility and there’s humiliation.

[Lancey Howard]

I hope Rick can get some more traction. I would be very comfortable with President Santorum.

[Joe 6-pack]

There’s a fine line between bold self-confidence and outright arrogance. If I were a cop behind Newt, I’d have pulled him over for weaving a long time ago.

[Bigg Red]

I really like Santorum on every single issue, but he needs to show a little more passion and fire.

Actually, I am afraid to get my hopes up about his candidacy, after my first choice, Palin, dropped out followed by Cain, my second choice.

[2ndDivisionVet]

How does one “drop out” (Gov. Palin) when one was never in in the first place?

[2ndDivisionVet]

It’s not every day that you see a poster insult three major religious denominations in one post!

[Religion Moderator]

LOL