[Elendur]

I like Cain also.
but i admit i don’t understand why Santorum doesn’t poll better.
He’s stronger against abortion and more conservative on social issues than even Bachmann, MUCH stronger against illegal aliens than Perry, and more elected experience than Cain.

but even Newt polls better? why?

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Intelligent design

Main article: Santorum Amendment
In 2001, Santorum tried unsuccessfully to insert language which came to be known as the “Santorum Amendment” into the No Child Left Behind bill that sought to promote the teaching of intelligent design while questioning the academic standing of evolution in public schools.[31]

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Workplace Religious Freedom Act

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Statements regarding homosexuality

Statements regarding homosexuality
Main articles: Santorum controversy regarding homosexuality

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Illegal immigration
In 2006, Santorum opposed the Senate immigration reform proposal.[29] Instead, Santorum stated that the U.S. should act to enforce currently existing laws. He has openly stated his strong opposition to amnesty for undocumented immigrants. He supports the construction of a barrier along the U.S.–Mexican border, an increase in the number of border patrol agents on the border, and the stationing of National Guard troops along the border. He also believes that undocumented immigrants should be deported immediately when they commit crimes, and that undocumented immigrants should not receive benefits from the government. Finally, the former senator believes that English should be established as the national language in the United States.[30]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Santorum

[dirtboy]

I live in PA and am well aware of Santorums negatives among conservatives. He endorsed Specter over Toomey in 2004. And he got too sucked into the Beltway culture, and still is IMO - I saw him on Fox last year defending earmark pork.

We need an outsider this time around, and Santorum is anything but.