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Robert Costa at NRO has the story. If Santorum pulls off the surprise in Iowa, somebody will need to tell the nuts-and-bolts story of how he did it. I don’t think anybody has worked Iowa any harder or with a greater ratio of organization to money since Jimmy Carter in 1976. That’s a compliment: Carter may have been a bad president — Santorum will be a good one — but his 1976 Iowa campaign was a model of dogged, effective retail politics. The personal touch matters, and Santorum has exhibited it, to the nth degree.
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Occam's Tool| 12.22.11 @ 10:39AM
I hope Rick does very well.
I am amazed that more isn't being made of the Manning/Paul connection. One would think that being "Treason's Friend" would be something that Iowans would be interested in.
mzk1| 12.23.11 @ 2:54AM
I think we're in trouble. Paul will go to the convention. If he is accepted, we lose the moderates. If he is rejected, we lose the Paul-worshipers.
And then the US becomes Europe.
I'm seeing people question Santorm's conservatism. Does this leave Bachman? I am sympathetic to Rick because of the the way he was attacked by the homosexual cyber-terrorists.
Oldefarte| 12.22.11 @ 11:24AM
Maybe Santorum [or Paul] might sneek in this initial contest, but its a marathon, not a sprint thankfully. Each has selective knowledgable ideas/positions, but I wouldn't bet the farm [or $10000 in Mittinese] on either one!!!!!
debrah| 12.22.11 @ 11:41AM
"Rick Santorum believes that to have a strong national economy, we must have strong families. We are a land of opportunity where all Americans should have the chance to rise on their own merits and hard work. Sadly, President Obama believes just the opposite and is using class warfare to divide this country." For more information http://www.ricksantorum.com/issues
C Bowen | 12.22.11 @ 4:49PM
That is good news that Santorum has changed (or flip-flopped) on his support for anti-white racism in federal contracts.
Ken (Old Texican)| 12.22.11 @ 11:59AM
Quin,
I don't mind you being a Santorumite. Just please quit "eviscerating" all the other candidates.
We don't need more canibals.
Occam's Tool| 12.22.11 @ 12:07PM
Dear Ken:
although you know where I disagree with Governor Perry, he's a good guy.
The one I truly despise is Dr. Ron Paul, "Treason's Friend." How would I go about getting a trademark for that description?
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 5:18PM
We Notice That American Spectator's Resident Israel Firster Propaganda Squad Maniac,Tool Job Has Been SILENT about The RINO-CINO Frontman Mittens Romney's Comments On Bradley Manning.
RINO-CINO Israel Firster Screwball, Tool Job is The Guy Who Said He' ll Vote For RINO-CINO Mittens Romney.
Watch The Mittens Video.
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EtmGted3D0
The tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
Oldefarte| 12.23.11 @ 10:39AM
So what? It appeared to me that he gave a rationally legal answer. What would you prefer his answer to be [or should I say what would Ron Paul's answer be]. Instead of your typical asinine C&P jobs as substitutes for intelligent answers, why don't you simply provide your [or Paul's perhaps....no, that would result in another C&P job STUPIDLY] reasoning on the questions that the girl in the video asked, so that we may all understand your mentality [or more probably your lack thereof]????????????????????????
PattyMor| 12.22.11 @ 1:47PM
Is it Rick's turn to be the I'm Not Romney? If so, he's peaking at the right time.
TB| 12.22.11 @ 2:13PM
I don't get it. Say Santorum wins Iowa, or comes in second or third. Then what? Does anyone really think he's suddenly going to raise enough money to be competitive in South Carolina and Florida? What's the endgame for him? Does he realize he's basically a blocking car for Romney?
He should carefully rehabilitate himself in Pennsylvania and make a run for governor in a few years. If he wins, he can be a serious candidate for the presidency someday.
Silver Bullet| 12.22.11 @ 4:17PM
How about this: the voters of Pennsylvania "rehabilitate" themselves? Since when does losing one election disqualify for the Presidency? Are you telling us, then, that you think the world of Pennsylvania's collective electorate's decision in 2006 to kick Santorum out? So,... you think that these voters must know something awful about Santorum. By that logic, Obama's election in 2008 validates his Presidency -- he won; therefore, he must be good, right?
Come on, gimme a break! You're just anti-Santorum and are a coward, or too dumb, to say why.
Answer me: Why is Santorum not qualified to be President, but Obama is -- because Santorum lost an election, and because Obama won? Hmmm?
Answer, please -- I'm waiting!!!
Bay Stater| 12.22.11 @ 5:47PM
Two term incumbent losing 59-41? That can't be dismissed as irrelevant.
TB| 12.23.11 @ 12:32AM
Actually, I like the guy and always have. If I could unilaterally choose one of these seven to be the next President, I'd choose either Santorum or Perry. I'd be delighted to be wrong and see him run the table.
But he hasn't raised enough money or generated enough general support to have any standing beyond Iowa. Does he poll above five percent anywhere else? Does he have the resources or support to build on a (hypothetical) victory in Iowa? He didn't qualify for the Virginia primary ballot. And it seems to me that no one unilaterally decides to run for president with much success. One needs a substantially broad basis of national support to make a bid that has a prayer of succeeding.
I'm just asking, what happens if Santorum wins Iowa or finishes second? Do we really think that the money and support will then pour in, and he'll win South Carolina and Florida? He hasn't spent two years in THOSE states. I just don't see it without the huge base of support.
As far as Pennsylvanian voters go, I was disappointed in 2006 too. My view on Santorum's prospects for the future is just practical; the electorate is what it is. I think if he wants to have a second act, he'd be wise to find a way to win statewide office again. Governor Santorum would, I think, have a real shot at building the necessary support to succeed nationally.
Bob| 12.22.11 @ 2:15PM
The Bum of the Month Club board members has chosen Lime Ricky. The catholic choir boy toady to the pope. Rome will be calling the shots from now on. This won't sit well with the right-wing evan types in the south and lest we forget demolished in his last campaign 59-41. That same number in his home state in the general if he makes it that far.
Silver Bullet| 12.22.11 @ 4:19PM
As a Catholic, I have been deeply offended by the many anti-Catholic rants on this website and others. I dare you to substantiate your bigoted tirade about the "catholic choir boy toady to the pope"?
HOW DARE YOU!
Anti-Catholic Bigot| 12.22.11 @ 4:25PM
All catholics are toadies to the pope otherwise they are excommunicated. Remember Martin Luther?
C Bowen | 12.22.11 @ 4:27PM
So true--Santorum rejected the wisdom of the Pope and supported invading Iraq because he was scared of them, even if it meant bringing abortion and women's rights to Iraq.
Clint| 12.22.11 @ 5:22PM
We Find It Interesting That A Number Of The Anti-Ron Paul Propaganda Squad Also Seem To Have An Anti-Catholic Hang Up.
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
We Catholics Are Welcomed In The Tea Party.
Oldefarte| 12.23.11 @ 10:43AM
I was born, raised and [dissimilar to you] EDUCATED extensively within the confines of the Catholic Church, and quite frankly your commentary exhibited is insulting, STYUPIDLY stolen from others' mentality and repulsive. It's Christmas [hopefully you're aware of the significance of same], so why don't you [as Rick Perry indicated] GROW A HEART!!!!!!!!!
mzk1| 12.22.11 @ 6:35PM
I have to agree with you. That is conspiracy theory idiocy. People ought to attack anti-Catholic bigotry, as they attack anti-Jewish, anti-Black, anti-evangelical, and anti-Mormon bigotry. (Theological issues are another maater; I'll let the Christians here fight that out.)
(However, the Pope and Vatican themselves are legitimate targets when we think they are not behaving morally, which I believe is true of the Vatican foreign policy, not to mention the stand on the death penalty, which strikes me as hypocritical given Church history. Basically, they are Europeans and think that way.)
richard mcenroe | 12.22.11 @ 8:25PM
Oh my God, dude, party like it's 1959...
Kyle Smith| 12.22.11 @ 2:36PM
This is all designed to take votes from Newt, and help Romney be the victor in Iowa. If Santorum, pulls of the upset on January 3rd, National Review and Quin, will tell us how unelectable Santorum would be in the general, on January 4th.
Quin| 12.23.11 @ 10:45AM
NO, I won't. I have written numerous times about why I think Santorum can win.
tonypal| 12.22.11 @ 5:54PM
I like Rick Santorum. But let's all face it; he's no Ron Paul. Who is for that matter? Based on what I've read from Clint, C Bowen, etc., I've come to the following conclusion. Ron Paul is some sort of combination of Einstein, Albert Schweitzer, Captain America, James Madison and Zeus. So what kind of chance does Rick Santorum or any mere mortal have?
Very truly yours,
Israel-Firster (whatever the hell that is)
mzk1| 12.22.11 @ 6:37PM
See, and you didn't even know you were Jewish! They'll be calling you a "neo-con" next.
Scott Ott is right. The main problem with supporting Paul is the prohibition on Idolotry.
tonypal| 12.22.11 @ 6:03PM
Did anyone see this? I think Congressman Paul showed remarkable constraint. He could have very easily vaporized everyone on the set with his laser eyeballs.
http://townhall.com/tipsheet/d.....ms_off_set
mzk1| 12.22.11 @ 6:39PM
Does this mean that one of the only two real Conservatives in the race (Santorum and Bachman), has a chance?
WM| 12.22.11 @ 7:37PM
Santorum can't go anywhere because he is not a real conservative, despite how he paints himself. He is staunchly for big government compassionate conservative spending and has defended it in debates. As an example, he wants to continue billions in humanitarian foreign aid, including PEPFAR for AIDS in Africa (Price tag: $48 billion).
Santorum's ACU rating is alongside or below such RINO luminaries as Lindsay Graham, McCain, Isaakson, Burr, and Elizabeth Dole.
He is not conservative.H
mzk1| 12.23.11 @ 2:52AM
So that leaves Bachman, then.