Only need one vote to win. Go Santorum. lol. I love how they say that the mojo is gone when he is still winning. One vote folks!!! Sanotrum is such a true inspiration to America. He will save America! Bring back the MORALS and VALUES! Character matters!!!!!
RCP Average 2/8 - 2/24 — — 33.1 28.9 14.6 12.4 Santorum +4.2
Hang at the top, Rick! Beat Willard the Lib! The Conservative reinforcements are coming!
Tells you all you need to know about how serious Santorum voters are, doesn't it.
Come on, friends! Go donate to Santorum! I’m tapped out. Now is when we can prevent Rominee! Now! Santorum HAS TO WIN MICHIGAN. Make it happen!!
So in your mind this snapshot means Newt is always at 16?
You didn’t say that, I know, but you seem defeated...correct my misimpression if need be.
I’m not predicting either way...that would take a working crystal ball.
Not assuming an ongoing same ol’, same ol’, either.
It has. Santo is on his way down.
Newt, buddy, put yourself in front of the American people in a SERIES of "fireside chats" in a "non-governmental" setting and talk face-to-face with the American people and REALLY LEVEL with them about who you are, warts and all, and what you stand for and what's at stake.
RomPaul took their best shot at Santorum and he’s still standing. That’s what I see.
I guess maybe Santo took another one for the team.
However, after last night's debate I fear Santorum cannot possibly beat Obama in a debate, and this is of great concern to me. Rick has great leadership qualities, a solid record that conservatives can latch onto, fine morals, good ideas for solving our nation's problems and a knowledgeable comprehension of foreign affairs...but he was lost last night under Mitt's attacks. Obama surely will ridicule Rick much worse...and how will he fare? I am afraid he won't do well, he is not a man who is skilled in street level ridicule and making caustic comments. Actually, he is refined and dignified, and those tactics aren't part of his M.O.
We need a candidate who can spar without backing down and stand strong against Obama when they are face to face. With all of Gingrich's faults I think he is the only one capable of doing in and pounding down Obama during debates. And...in the end...unfortunately, it will be the debates that will influence most of America, and not any other qualities that the candidates do or do not have.
We saw this with Obama and the way he beat on McCain. Many Americans paid little or no attention to any information about Obama...they voted based on what they saw and how he handled himself when he and McCain faced off. Aside from the race issue and his support based on his skin color...Obama's snide remarks and quick comebacks were the basis for what convinced most Americans to vote for him.
I’m curious why we’re all focused on the presidential race and not the state and local races.
Where are the critical contests between the RINOS and conservatives? Where are the Tea Party candidates... both those from 2010 and new ones for 2012?
How’s the IL Manzullo v Kinzinger battle going?
Small government Lauzen leads RINO Burns. How much of the small government slate will win in Kane County?
These local battles determine the direction of the party just as much, or more, than the race at the top (given current situation with the top race).
I tried to warn you people what would happen if Santorum started falling, but nobody believed me. Rick was the absolute last hope for many people who had moved from Bachmann, Cain, and Perry. Their tired of having their candidate shot down not just by the MSM but by their own conservative people. It’s turning them off and there beginning to capitulate.
What I posted to Mariner the other day in the Rasmussen Poll thread (Romney 40% Santorum 34%).
“Mariner, you asked the question what would happen to the Santorum supporters and that you were concerned, and this is my answer. A good chunk may not even vote or if they do, they might just vote Romney. A small percentage may go back to Newt, but not anywhere near the numbers Newt needs to win outside the South. This poll confirms that trend. Notice Newt didn’t gain, but what Santorum lost, almost all went to Romney. These people are NOT Romney supporters, they’re just tired, they’ve had enough, and just want to be done with the whole thing. They’ve been through 4-5 candidates and everytime, EVERYTIME, the candidate gets hammered not only by the MSM, but even in the so-called “conservative” forums. This poll shows they are capitulating. If this was your goal, then congratulations.
You kept saying Santorum supporters like to “positively spin”. Well I’m a supporter, but as you can tell, I’m not spinning. This whole process has made me bitter, angry, and turned me off to the Election. After I felt like the voters spit on me (military) in 2008, I thought there was no doubt that we would be able to correct that great injustice. Now, I just don’t even give a d@mn anymore. Why bother?”
Had to happen. This process is far from over.
I guess Republicans are going to have to get used to praying in the direction of Salt Lake City......
For all interesting, live stream to California GOP Convention where Gingrich is scheduled to speak right now (he’s running a bit late.)
Santorum is clearly tanking. All we have to do to fix this and stop Romney, is get behind Newt.
** President Newt Gingrich-”Our beloved republic deserves nothing less.”