There is a kernel of truth here, there usually is even with the main line press. Rick really can not afford to get further behind. If he loses here, then it becomes really difficult to see hime get the delegates he needs. It is already and up hill battle. And even if Rick can force a contested convention, he has little or no chance of getting the nomination. He could maybe force his way onto the ticket as V.P. That would be the worse case senerio for those of us who want to win in November. Rick is an incredibly weak general election candidate, but would be much worse as V.P. candidate. It is doubtful that he would be able to deliver even his home state. Rick is at best a second tier candidate with some upside. He will not be President, and that most likely is a good thing.
Yes, full disclosure, I am a Newt supporter. I do not enjoy saying these things about Rick Santorum, and I will support and vote for him if I have to. I pray I don’t have to. I pray everyday.
Go Newt.
Actually, I think Rick has developed far better than expected. The voters like him and he doesn’t carry negatives of 60% unfavorability with the voters.
I doubt Rick or Newt will beat Romney. That is a shame because I believe Romney to be the weakest candidate on our side. He can make no legit argument against Obamacare at all. He is just who the dems want in their crosshairs.
I guess Rick can do what Newt is doing even if he loses Illinois, just sit back and go where he wants to go. I think he will carry on awhile after Illinois anyway.
If this should go to a brokered convention, neither Rick or Newt will win there. It is just an inconveniece for the GOP-e. They will find a way to work that one out before it happens.
..there is nothing weak about him....
..it's just your opinion that's weak.
Tell me you wouldn’t prefer Mitt over Rick Santorum. God I hope that’s not the case.