The left doesn't seem to think so. He's their top target in '06.
In recent weeks, Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Penn., has called on Republican leader Tom DeLay to explain the ethical questions surrounding him;
So has the WSJ. I think we should circle the wagons around DeLay, but this is still not something to throw Santorum over the side.
proposed raising the minimum wage;
And exempting mom & pops from the minimum wage completely.
suggested that the death penalty be reserved for the most dangerous of killers;
Hey, I agree with that
voted with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., on curbing sex and violence in the media; and sided with Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., on a bill protecting religious freedom in the workplace.
Sounds like the Dems are getting conservative.
Expect Santorum to move somewhat to the left this year, however, and don't hold it against him.
Pennsylvania political analysts G. Terry Madonna and Mike Young dispute Santorums explanations that he simply votes his conscience, pointing out that in their opinion the senator has a history of moving to the left just before elections.