Wake up? Obama would crush Santorum in debate. It would take Bam about two minutes to get under Rick’s thin skin and make him say something stupid. One thing Santorum has continually demonstrated is that all too often he shoots from the lip without engaging his brain first.
The only one I saw get slaughtered in the debates was Newt Gingrich by Mitt Romney when he reminded Gingrich of his own portfolio having Fanny/Freddie stocks and Newt immediately went blank and gave a stare with his mouth wide open in fear of his life. It was an embarrassing moment for Republicans. Newt does not do well with getting attacked by liberals which means he would be horrible debating Obama just like he was debating Romney. Newt does well in a positive environment but I think when he is picked on it takes him back to childhood where he was made fun of and he does not know how to attack back.
They had him stuttering and in a rage. It was hilarious! Newt sat quietly back and let it happen, and took advantage of the situation, which Newt then went of to illustrate his level intellect and ability to handle himself under pressure.
Santorum comes apart like wet toilet paper. It's a simple and obvious fact.