However, if we are talking 'a high disapproval and it's close to his approval' situation what about your idol Rick Santorum?
1) What does that have to do with anything? When you lose you need to resort to this? Typical.
2) Up until the beginning of last year, Santorum had some of the best approval ratings and lowest disapprovals.
3) I've admitted that my political idol will have a very tough challenge and, at this point, is likely to lose. I fail to see your point here except maybe trying to distract attention when you get cranky and can't argue.