I'm of the opinion that God called me to where I am in my life, and I think any Christian who has struggled to live their lives according to their creed would believe the same. God never literally whispered in my ear, but has communicated to me in many more subtle, and sometimes sublime ways.
If this is the case with Rick, why begrudge him for stating so?
For crying out loud, there is a bigger picture here and while it is good for you to point out that you think God told you this and that it is not good for a general election because of the way the media manipulates republicans and their words.
Sanotrum has not been attacked like Newt yet but it is coming and he needs to stay in focus and not get sucked in.
To win a war you have to understand the enemy, if you do not understand the enemy you will lose the war.