I like Santorum. He’s a good man. He’s a good Catholic. I know this personally. Also, he’s my third choice, behind Perry and Gingrinch, as the repub nom. He can’t win nationally, imo. Not yet, anyway. If he’s the nom, I’ll support him/vote for him but I won’t in the primary if I have the two other choices.
I think he’s finished because he mentioned a sacred cow to both dems and repubs...don’t even think about SS decreases and for heavens sakes never actually say it. Even if it’s the right thing, it won’t play well across the board/nationally.
On Hannity Friday, Dick Morris made a startling statement.
He said, "Rick Santorum is the most honorable politican I know of".
Consider the source, of course. But that strikes me as a significant reason to favor Santorum.
Thanks for your kind words and I agree with your comments about Santorum and your candidates. You are also correct that it is not good election politics to mention social security.
However, I give Santorum props for mentioning it even though it is certainly a tactical error. We need someone who will tell us the truth. Sadly, even if that person had the inspirational manner of Ronald Reagan they would probably be a one term proposition in our current environment.
I have respect for anyone who takes care of their parents or elders and truly believe that we would be a better nation if more people chose this. It pains me that our society tells older parents to struggle on their own instead of contributing to their legacy - grandchildren.
I have known many elderly people and was often saddened by how lonely some were. I remember thinking that one would really enjoy the company of another. It would also help them financially.
I think that should be part of the discussion. When you add up all the bills and cut that in half it’s much easier to make a small check go further!