Lost his home state of Pennsylvania by like 18 points last time around. It really undermines his claim that he can win PA and rust belt states. He also just doesn’t come across well. I can’t put my finger on it, but I guess he just seems too uptight and not very presidential. Finally, Santorum is sort of known as big on social issues and this election will likely be far more about the economy.
Santorum is a good man, but I don’t think he is going to see a poll boomlet like Cain and Gingrich have. Actually, I’d be thrilled to have either Santorum or Bachmann is President, but I really don’t think they have any chance. For whatever reason, they just don’t project the presidential image I guess people are looking for.
>> He also just doesn’t come across well. I can’t put my finger on it, but I guess he just seems too uptight and not very presidential. Finally, Santorum is sort of known as big on social issues and this election will likely be far more about the economy. >>
One reason he comes across poorly is that he’s trying to niche his way through Iowa by being THE MOST interested in social issues and has really been very snippy towards other GOP candidates who believe as he does but do not focus on the social issues as much.
That shows he is not a man for this season. This season is about removing the socialists from power (more than just economy, but related to the economy for sure). It is not a season to say nanny nanny boo boo I am MORE pro life than you you. And that’s kind of his campaign. Nice guy. Believes the right things. Not a man for today.
Insincerity. Perceived or not, INSINCERITY!
There ya go.