I think Rick was wrong in going negative on Newt. Individually, they cannot compete with Romney's money and attack machine.
Together, they can take down Romney and the GOP-E.
This morning on the TODAY show, Al Roker interviewed some leftwing author (no other kind allowed on NBC) who called Santorum “a crazy man”.
Wait til the media really gets focus.
Santorum, in contrast to Gingrich and the others, has become a person in the minds of many, and not a politician. His daughter’s illness, among other factors, mean he is looked on as a caring person. Mitt might find that the usual slime dog won’t hunt in this case. It could easily backfire.
Hoping it’s Romney = Patriots and Santorum = Giants. Same SuperBowl outcome too.
I for one hope he is. But he could do plenty just by laughing at Mittney. And stating a positive message such as “your millions don’t mean much when the American people have shown they do not like you nor do they like your message, nor do they like your tactics. I don’t need to play your stupid game. I’m beating you.”
Romney and his buddies are going to go after Rick hard. Rick won my respect last night. I don’t know if I can see him as prez yet but I like him now I have to admit. They’re going to go after him on the social issues big time.
Santorum's fantastic showing last night eliminated that arguement. Santorum doesn't need Newt. He beats Romney head to head.
How Santorum will do when attacked by Romney will tell the tale. Newt withered under fire and collapsed...if Santorum does the same he'll be done too. I hope he does better!
cnn last night made a comment they hope he had his flame suit on.
That's all (mostly) Rick has done ... just hung in and talked about conservatism, America and obama.
As his commercial says ... he's not the conservative alternative to mitt romney ... he's the conservative alternative to obama.
Well after the revolting disgusting display they already did with regards to his son’s death and nasty remarks about his wife dating an abortion doctor even though he was not even through pre-med yet. I think they can take whatever they throw at them. Once you make fun of a child’s death and the wife’s dating life there is nothing more that could get under his skin. Another thing is he has been in politics a long time and probably has heard it all. Bring it on!!!
“I know Romney will take this course”
I think people are getting tired of the constant negatives. Taking things out of someones past and distorting them or outright lying about their positions is rapidly getting old.
If Santorum concetrates on the issues and and articulates authentic principles the negatives will not be effective.
He needs to stay on message, it’s what people want to hear. Plus, I think part of his victory can be attributed to folks being sick of Mitt’s big money negativity.
For the better part of two decades, the most vicious elements of the homosexual lobby and pro-death fascists have been attacking Rick and his family. During that time, they have wrecked the careers of other politicians, celebrities, sports figures etc. who may have made but a single passing remark they objected to. Although they succeeded in google bombing his name, it has only made them look worse.
Rick has incurred the wrath of CAIR, and has not grovelled or apologized for his remarks.
If folks insist on underestimating Santorum's ability to weather some pretty severe storms, I'm all the more happy to let them.
I think Obama wants Santorum. And I’d say the recent wins may be because of Dem infiltration.
I don’t believe Newt will, I’m sure Romney will and will probably be joined by Paul. Newt is still viable after the carpet bombing, I wonder what they will throw at Rick and if he can keep standing. Romney said the other day and I can’t recall the exact quote but it was something to the effect that if Romney were to lose to obama it would be Newt’s fault for making him spend all his money and not be able to compete.
I believe that people respect candor and honesty.
With Santorum, there is going to be a need for him to explain why he did some things he did in the past. This will suffice on some matters. On others there will be a need for him to simply state that he made some mistakes, “This was one of them, and I believe differently today because...”
If he takes this route, and stands in the right position on issues today, he’ll be just fine.
I don’t believe Newt will, I’m sure Romney will and will probably be joined by Paul. Newt is still viable after the carpet bombing, I wonder what they will throw at Rick and if he can keep standing. Romney said the other day and I can’t recall the exact quote but it was something to the effect that if Romney were to lose to obama it would be Newt’s fault for making him spend all his money and not be able to compete.
I know it matters, but this total fiasco with this Republican base is not going to win anything. All of the candidates lack gravitas, no fire in them, the Dow is moving up, by September the gas will probably be around $2.50 gal. and by Jan 20th 2013 it will be just another day at the office for Obama. I hate the Idea of a 3rd Party, but maybe they need one to wake them up. We don’t need another Crony in DC, we need new blood. An outsider preferably who owes nothing to anyone. Rots of ruck.
Thank you! I was beginning to doubt my sanity, reading so many posts about how Santorum stayed above the fray, sticking to the issues, never stooping to attack. I remember watching him merrily piling on Newt in the midst of the Romney and establishment bombardment. And now everyone says that Santorum is benefiting from staying out of all the negativity. Reminds me of the kid in the class who takes part in misbehavior then tattles to the teacher.