But its the kind of issue that will be latched onto and blown out of proportion by the media and the other democratic sycophants.
Santorum needs to be careful and redirect these questions back to issues on energy, immigration, economy, entitlement elimination/reform, shrinking the size of the government, balancing the budget, and national defense.
There are some truths about which one simply cannot be silent.
Truly well informed and faithful pro-lifers know it is axiomatic that every culture that embraces the contraceptive mentality eventually legalizes abortion within a couple generations. It has happened without exception.
If you’re truly pro-life and you’re truly an honest guy, like Santorum, you’re not going to lie about deeply held convictions when you’re asked, even if that particular undeniable truth is not popular.
The argument could be made that the electorate simply doesn’t want to hear the truth on pro-life issues, but that is another debate.
You don’t make it a cornerstone of your campaign, but neither do you dissemble just to appear PC or to assuage the consciences of the electorate.
If he follows his conscience and does what he believes God is calling him to do (Santorum is very prayerful and attends daily mass) he can rest in the knowledge that God is in control and he need not worry about the repercussions of occasionally stating simple undeniable truths while not making them the cornerstone of his campaign.