I didn’t like Santorum (I thought he was a self-serving hypocrite) but I doubt that he would have been the candidate anyway. He got the votes of the social conservatives after he emerged as the Elmer Gantry...er, I mean, godly man...for that group. But he was as big government and opportunistic as either Romney or Obama, and a simple look at his past which the good people of PA knew abundantly will prove that.
However, the Southern/Midwestern socons voted for Huckabee in the last election’s primaries, and they kept Santorum going by voting for him in this one. But as a group they have never elected anybody in their lives, with the possible exception of Carter. I remember when all the churches in my area - I was living in Ohio at that time - were praising the Lord for the election of this “godly” man. That lasted about six months because he was so inept.
Social conservatism is essential, but it’s got to be coupled with knowledge of other spheres (economics, international politics, the law and the Constitution) in order to produce a credible candidate with any extension beyond your local congregation.
Maybe now that Santorum is gone, Gingrich (the only true fiscal, legal and social conservative) will be able to take on Romney and Obama. The press has been ignoring him because he makes a good impression when people see him, but I don’t think they’ll be able to do that now.
Who are they going to focus on, Ron Paul???
The press has been ignoring him because he's won a total of two states.
Good grief.