What I’m saying is that you don’t let yourself get bogged down in these issues in the primary or the general election. I’m not saying you lie, or run away from the right to life, but on the other hand, you don’t get drawn into spending way too much of your time talking about “moral” issues. AFTER you get elected, then you can use executive power to whatever legal and constitutional extent you think you should, to encourage and incentivise moral behavior and lifestyles.
Could be true to some extent, but I don’t think that Santorum himself brought up much. The debate moderator brought up the birth control issue during a debate. Then the media is getting involved by asking questions. I am not saying that Santorum is 100 percent innocent but I don’t think he is necessarily the instigator.