As Laura Ingraham said (paraphrasing), the politicians will criticize the opponent who might be closest to their ideology, because they want to win.
Politics is not for the faint of heart.
I wonder how you would feel if Santorum, or any of the candidates, wanted Gingrich to quit. Take a deep breath, there’s a long way to go.
“”Mr. Santorum challenged Mr. Romney on his claim that Romneycare is
‘very different than Obamacare,’
citing a new study that lists key features the two plans have in common,
including the Medicaid expansion, an employer mandate and the individual mandate.
The study is from the liberal Families USA, which credits John McDonough and explains he
‘was deeply involved’
in developing both Romneycare and Obamacare.”’
excerpt http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2840523/posts
Still think Santorum is trying to win favor with Romney?
Think again.
I ask you again - where are Santorum's anti-Romney ads, if he's so opposed to him?
Offstage and offhand comments by a candidate don't count nearly as much as their paid ads. Only those tell you who they're truly going after.