Ah, the pesky use of logic:
In honor of Dumb & Dumber “2” (actually the third film) being released soon, here is a look at Santorum supporters (Lauren Holly) trying to explain Newt’s odds of winning the GOP nomination to Newt supporters (Jim Carrey):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCFB2akLh4s
The scenario also works well for 2010, with Brady supporters trying to explain the odds of Oberweis “beating Blago” to Obie supporters.
Santorum boycotted the Maine caucuses which made it difficult to support him there.
He had a barely visible campaign in NH ... and then made a weird effort after his IA victory. His campaign manager was a foul-mouthed frat boy.
So yeah, did the Iowa conservatives get it right?
The problem with boycotting New England is that it gives another candidate a chance to gain momentum.
Giuliani stayed out of NH in 2008 and it opened the door for McCain to emerge as the alternative to Mitt. Bad strategy for Rudy. Santorum need to compete in NH in order to finish a strong 4th place and eliminate Newt.
Santorum failed in SC and FL. What was that all about? Lack of resources. He also skipped Nevada and finished 4th.
As a conservative, it is necessary to compete everywhere ... as best you can. otherwise, another conservative alternative will emerge out of the vacuum.