Santorum’s my way or the highway personna is a bit frightening. sort of like a kid who pouts when he doesn’t get his way. He just doesn’t have the depth of Newt Gingerich.
One problem is that Santorum’s repeated attacks on Gingrich just reinforces the meme that Gingrich is the singular non-Romney, who Santorum is trying desperately to dethrone. South Carolina voters know that conservatives must consolidate behind one conservative alternative, and with Santorum broadcasting that Newt is the strong horse, that just makes it more likely conservative voters will back Newt this Saturday.