After wins, Santorum targets Romney's native state (Does Rick have a shot in Michigan?)

Washington Examiner ^ | 02/10/2012 | Byron York

[RygelXVI]

Santorum has a great shot at Michigan. He's probably about even with Romney or a bit ahead of him in the state right now. I imagine Romney will have to spend several million $ to try to ward off another embarassing defeat.

I heard Rep. Walberg endorsed Romney....

[Kansas58]

Santorum has a great economic plan.

I am a Newt guy, but I hope Newt skips Michigan, Santorum has a great shot there!

I suggest that Santorum say, “I was not ‘brainwashed’ by Washington DC”

Many in MI would understand the historical significance of that term.

[throwback]

Back in 2008, Romney was the conservative alternative to McCain.

Shades of Minnesota and Colorado. Romney should be worried in Michigan.

[rogue yam]

I think Mitt should be very worried, especially after what happened in MN.

After all, what real connection has Mitt had with MI for the last 20+ years? Who there even thinks of him as a native son?

And for those few Michiganders who remember when George Romney was Governor, do they think he did what he should have to stop their State’s slide into the commie abyss?

[knarf]

Because Rick stays on message, he has every BIT a chance in every state.

Isn't this what we've been screaming since Clinton?

Stay on conservative message and screw being bi-partisan/PC/compromising.

[ari-freedom]

“I suggest that Santorum say, “I was not ‘brainwashed’ by Washington DC”

Many in MI would understand the historical significance of that term. “

I most certainly do and I’m from NY.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSdSiBehQpI

[cotton1706]

“I suggest that Santorum say, “I was not ‘brainwashed’ by Washington DC”

Many in MI would understand the historical significance of that term. “

Most people today wouldn’t get the reference. But boy would that get under Mitt’s skin!!

[no dems]

I heard Rep. Walberg endorsed Romney....
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What a shame. Well, his butt can be voted out in November also.

[no dems]

I doubt that 80 percent of the people would have a clue. Mitt’s dad was Governor of Michigan when Dinasours roamed Muskegon.

[no dems]

I lived in Michigan for 10 years. Have a lot of friends there. NONE of them are voting for RINO-Rom.

[bigbob]

Santorum’s comment from earlier speech:

“Conservatism did not fail. Conservatives failed conservatism”.

[Kansas58]

but, the press would explain it to them, giving Santorum more free air time

[cripplecreek]

I heard Rep. Walberg endorsed Romney....

Yeah he did but it was a pretty weak endorsement. He's a freshman (again). I sent him an email and encouraged him to change his mind. I understand the Benishek also endorsed Romney. I encourage all to write to their congressman and ask them to either stand down or get behind Santorum.

I think Santorum has a good chance here if he spends some time here. Romney's claim to being a native is wearing pretty thin after decades of living elsewhere.

[ari-freedom]

“Conservatism did not fail. Conservatives failed conservatism”.

Now you're going to make Boehner cry

[Joe 6-pack]

“Conservatism did not fail. Conservatives failed conservatism”.

Sounds like Rick (or at least his speechwriter) has read Chesterton...one of my favorite quotes:

"Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and not tried."

[CPT Clay]

Santorum has blue collar appeal, Reagan Democrats in Macomb county would be in play again.

[wetgundog]

Does Rick Santorum have a shot in Michigan??

Eff’n Aye!

[Kieri]

I heard Rep. Walberg endorsed Romney....

Yup. And as one of his constituents, I am NOT happy with him about that.

Romney, in spite of the Detroit News' Nolan Finley shilling for him, doesn't have a lock on Michigan. I won't be voting for him in the primary. ANY GOP candidate that treats us better than McCain did last cycle -- even Sarah was irritated at his campaign pulling out -- will be looked on fondly by the conservative base. Anyone but Romney, of course.

[cripplecreek]

Be sure to send Walberg a message and encourage him to change his mind.