Not a popular sentiment around here (hoping that Santorum is still standing) because I was sent to Free Republic hell and virtually burned at the stake for suggesting that it was wrong for freepers to gang up and send calls and e-mails to Santorum asking him to drop out.
Santorum chances may be slim to none, but I still don’t understand this rush to judgment after only 3 states.
It’s conceivable that we might need Santorum before it’s over with. He’s got several stances that I don’t like and I’m not for Rick S. but he has the right to run.
That being said, I have a feeling he will drop out soon.
“Santorum chances may be slim to none, but I still don’t understand this rush to judgment after only 3 states.”
Because the “powers that be”...want this wrapped now. Nevermind what the people want.
Shorter primary season hides the flaws of the candidate the establishment GOP wants to be “our guy”.
Shorter primary season benefits the MSM and Obama in that it allows them a long bloody dismantling of the GOP candidate with every salacious lie they can create from now until November.
I chalk it up to insecurity, uncertainty, and/or fear - or some combination. People are impatient and want a knockout in the 2nd round; they are afraid of Romney, and of course we are all uncertain about the future.
I don't particularly care for Santorum, for various reasons, but I'm glad he's in the race, and I think he should stay in as long as his finances and determination permit.
I have a strong preference for Newt over Santorum, but I think Newt's chances to win the nomination are unharmed if Santorum stays in the FL race. Sure, it puts more pressure on the Gingrich campaign, but trial by fire makes a stronger end product.
And just suppose that Newt wins in FL, with some of his potential supporters casting ballots for Santorum. That would give the impression of strong popularity.