I agree with that. Here's a VDH analysis that I think nails the reason why: Rick Santorum does great when he answers directly the question asked. The more he avoids attacking others, or curbs his exasperation that his often superior answers don’t lead to political traction, the better he does. But somehow such an experienced and knowledgeable candidate always seems frustrated to the point of vexation.
Yea, that’s it. Thanks.