So why isn’t Santorum the best candidate?
On paper he absolutely is the best candidate. He suffers from two things: a somewhat bland tv persona and the legacy of his Senate defeat in Pennsylvannia, precipated in part by his support for Specter over Toomey in the 2004 Republican nomination battle. Very difficult for someone to sell themselves a potential winner on the national stage when they couldn’t hold their own Senate seat.
Good question. Imho, those who have watched the debates are not drawn to him.