Don't forget that about 70% if the population are apolitical. And the press will use it against him to present him as over emotional and unstable.
Newt has called the press out also, but he has done so in a way that still retains his cool, reserved and dignified position. Newt is a master at making such controversial incidents work out in his favor.
Santorum simply came across as whiny, petty and seriously lacking in self control. He simply does not have what it takes to be Presidential.
The Media Says Obama is cool operator, but he ain’t.
Newt IS a cool operator!
Santorum looked a lying reporter straight in the eye and told him directly to his face that he was a liar. That is not whiny, petty or lacking in self-control. That is the right thing to do. The media have been contantly lying about Santorum everyday for months now.
I agree that Newt is more articulate when he confronts reporters. Newt does it better. But that doesn't mean Santorum wasn't 100% right to stand up for himself against people who are deliberately lying about him.
On whether it was good politically, I'm not sure. But I tend to agree with Sarah Palin’s analysis that the American people are tired of the lies from the media and want conservatives to stand up and confront the dishonesty.