[gov_bean_ counter]

If this goes to the convention, Santorum will be the nominee; but not for the reasons one may think. When it becomes apparent to the “E”s that they will not be able to pull their soul mates across the finish line, they will go for the candidate they can control. That candidate is Rick Santorum. Played for a fool by the people who wanted to rid the party of Newt, starting a chain of events that eventually gave us John “Crybaby” Boehner (oddly one of the original backstabbers), he has proved time and time again that his “principles” are for sale. The bigs will eventually coalesce around the marionette from Pennsylvania.

[dt57]

Maybe but I don’t think so. The estabishment guys are too worried about their own jobs, and they believe that Rick S. would be a diaster for the down ticket. I happen to think they are right, but I don’t care if they lose their jobs really. The republican establishment is part of the problem. It is hard to imagine at this point anyway Mitt loses, brokered convetntion or no. I hate it, becaue he will lose in November.

[Mariner]

"The bigs will eventually coalesce around the marionette from Pennsylvania. "

Not a chance. Won't happen.

The uncommitted super-delegates will not support Santorum.

However, at this point things look moot. Look at the latest PPP poll out of Illinois. Romney leads by 15 points.

Santorum's crash is picking up steam because every time he opens his mouth he appears to be a hypocrite, mean 'ol church lady or just plain dumb.

Soon even the committed SoCons will be looking for another horse.