In the case of Steyn, it is genuine. Steyn really has contempt for Gingrich. I don’t think Steyn likes any of the remaining candidates, but is willing to consider Santorum as least objectionable.
Sometimes, someone rubs somebody else the wrong way. Newt Gingrich rubs Steyn the wrong way, and Steyn has had no difficulty making his case against Gingrich.
For my part I see good in both Newt and Rick, and could happily support either (leaning towards Santorum). I have nothing bad to say about Newt. I just don’t think that Steyn is carrying water for anyone.
Newt has REPEATEDLY stated that Santorum should drop out of the race so he, himself, could take Romney on. It’s only delusional when Santorum says it?