Santorum: Drudge headline was a joke, absurd

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[Mozilla]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for all day. After his speech tonight, Santorum was asked by CNN reporters about the Drudge headline today (“SANTORUM’S SATAN WARNING”). He responded by saying “It’s a joke…it’s absurd.” He then said:

I’m a person of faith. I believe in good and evil. If somehow or another because you’re a person of faith and you believe in good and evil is a disqualifier for president, we’re going to have a very small pool of candidates who can run for president.

But after they persisted, Santorum then challenged the media and said they can dig up old speeches if they want to, but he is going to continue to talk about America and stay on message:

Guys these are questions that are not relevant to what’s being discussed in America today. What we’re talking about in America today is trying to get America growing. That’s what my speeches are about. That’s we’re going to talk about in this campaign. If they want to go ahead and dig up old speeches to a religious group they can go right ahead and do so. I’m going to stay on message. I’m going to talk about the things Americans want to talk about which is creating jobs, getting our country safer and secure, and yeah taking on the forces around this world who want to do harm to America. And you bet I will take them on!

[calico_thompson]

I find it ironic that the media brought Satan into the public political discussion one day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, the day Christians reflect on their sins and seek repentance. The Lenten period recalls the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert, enduring the temptations of Satan.

[Mariner]

The only time Santorum will be able to talk about something else is when he buys time to do it.

Every interview, every debate will be dominated by cultural and religious issues. The man has been cut and is slowly bleeding to death in the water.

There is no recovery from this point.

[stillonaroll]

Given that you are supporting Romney over Santorum, I'm not surprised at your opinion. You are, however, not entitled to your own facts:

RCP Average, 2/8 - 2/21. Santorum 33.7%, Romney 28.4%.

Perhaps someone has been watching too much MSNBC?

[Mariner]

The only poll I referenced was the PPP poll for MI today which showed Santorum slipping to two points behind.

And I also predicted Santorum will continue to slide. In fact I expect him to lose Michigan and AZ by at least 10 points.

That said I am often wrong, but I have strong opinions.