Santorum to officially enter

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This is why Saintly Rick is going nowhere

Then stop talking about him.

Ah, the dreaded "if he's so unimportant, why do you feel so threatened as to talk about him?" schtick.

I talk about him because he's entertaining. Massively, marvelously entertaining.

Exactly. People talk about Jimmy McMillan, and there's no danger of him going anywhere.

[Landslide Lyndon]

This is why Saintly Rick is going nowhere

Then stop talking about him.

Ah, the dreaded "if he's so unimportant, why do you feel so threatened as to talk about him?" schtick.

I talk about him because he's entertaining. Massively, marvelously entertaining.

Exactly. People talk about Jimmy McMillan, and there's no danger of him going anywhere.

At least Jimmy McMillan can always karate-chop his way to relevance.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

So is this going to hurt Palin/Bachmann's chances in Iowa splitting the teabagger vote?

You have to get votes in order to split them.

Despite their problems, don't be so harsh on Palin and Bachmann. They'll get votes.

Bachmann in Iowa, especially.

[Vote UKIP!]

Even though I myself am supporting Herman Cain, I believe that Santorum would make a great candidate. Don't underestimate him: going into Iowa, the winner of that contest would need to win the evangelical/social conservative vote. I believe the former Senator has the credentials to attract such voters.

Besides, if an establishment candidate like Romney or Huntsman win the nomination, they could always chose Santorum as a running mate.

[Eraserhead]

Even though I myself am supporting Herman Cain, I believe that Santorum would make a great candidate. Don't underestimate him: going into Iowa, the winner of that contest would need to win the evangelical/social conservative vote. I believe the former Senator has the credentials to attract such voters.

Besides, if an establishment candidate like Romney or Huntsman win the nomination, they could always chose Santorum as a running mate.

Wow, I think you're the only serious Cain supporter on here. I support him as well but for reasons related to comedy.

[Lincoln Republican]

Even though I myself am supporting Herman Cain, I believe that Santorum would make a great candidate. Don't underestimate him: going into Iowa, the winner of that contest would need to win the evangelical/social conservative vote. I believe the former Senator has the credentials to attract such voters.

Besides, if an establishment candidate like Romney or Huntsman win the nomination, they could always chose Santorum as a running mate.

Ah, but the running mate must have at least some semblance of credibility. 

[Keystone Phil]

Even though I myself am supporting Herman Cain, I believe that Santorum would make a great candidate. Don't underestimate him: going into Iowa, the winner of that contest would need to win the evangelical/social conservative vote. I believe the former Senator has the credentials to attract such voters.

Besides, if an establishment candidate like Romney or Huntsman win the nomination, they could always chose Santorum as a running mate.

Ah, but the running mate must have at least some semblance of credibility. 

Such a shame your candidate for President has an ounce of credibility. I guess that's the reward when you pull off one of the great cons in American political history.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Even though I myself am supporting Herman Cain, I believe that Santorum would make a great candidate. Don't underestimate him: going into Iowa, the winner of that contest would need to win the evangelical/social conservative vote. I believe the former Senator has the credentials to attract such voters.

Besides, if an establishment candidate like Romney or Huntsman win the nomination, they could always chose Santorum as a running mate.

Ah, but the running mate must have at least some semblance of credibility. 

Such a shame your candidate for President has an ounce of credibility. I guess that's the reward when you pull off one of the great cons in American political history.

Still, Romney is not only far more electable to Santorum but, as much as I dislike him, would made far better President than Rick's Santorum.

[Keystone Phil]

Even though I myself am supporting Herman Cain, I believe that Santorum would make a great candidate. Don't underestimate him: going into Iowa, the winner of that contest would need to win the evangelical/social conservative vote. I believe the former Senator has the credentials to attract such voters.

Besides, if an establishment candidate like Romney or Huntsman win the nomination, they could always chose Santorum as a running mate.

Ah, but the running mate must have at least some semblance of credibility. 

Such a shame your candidate for President has an ounce of credibility. I guess that's the reward when you pull off one of the great cons in American political history.

Still, Romney is not only far more electable to Santorum but, as much as I dislike him, would made far better President than Rick's Santorum.

Thanks for your opinions, caller. Stay on the line for a complimentary hat and mug.

[The Mikado]

Congratulations, Phil.  I know you worked hard to make this happen.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Out of curiosity, why didnt Santorum run in 08? I know it was fresh off his defeat, but he would of been somewhat relevant!

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Even though I myself am supporting Herman Cain, I believe that Santorum would make a great candidate. Don't underestimate him: going into Iowa, the winner of that contest would need to win the evangelical/social conservative vote. I believe the former Senator has the credentials to attract such voters.

Besides, if an establishment candidate like Romney or Huntsman win the nomination, they could always chose Santorum as a running mate.

Ah, but the running mate must have at least some semblance of credibility. 

Such a shame your candidate for President has an ounce of credibility. I guess that's the reward when you pull off one of the great cons in American political history.

Still, Romney is not only far more electable to Santorum but, as much as I dislike him, would made far better President than Rick's Santorum.

Thanks for your opinions, caller. Stay on the line for a complimentary hat and mug.

Translation: I don't have any rational response to the facts.

[Keystone Phil]

Even though I myself am supporting Herman Cain, I believe that Santorum would make a great candidate. Don't underestimate him: going into Iowa, the winner of that contest would need to win the evangelical/social conservative vote. I believe the former Senator has the credentials to attract such voters.

Besides, if an establishment candidate like Romney or Huntsman win the nomination, they could always chose Santorum as a running mate.

Ah, but the running mate must have at least some semblance of credibility. 

Such a shame your candidate for President has an ounce of credibility. I guess that's the reward when you pull off one of the great cons in American political history.

Still, Romney is not only far more electable to Santorum but, as much as I dislike him, would made far better President than Rick's Santorum.

Thanks for your opinions, caller. Stay on the line for a complimentary hat and mug.

Translation: I don't have any rational response to the facts.

I don't know how much more electable he is. Your second point was clearly one of your silly opinions, not a fact.

Out of curiosity, why didnt Santorum run in 08? I know it was fresh off his defeat, but he would of been somewhat relevant!

So running sooner after his defeat would make him more relevant? Explain further.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Out of curiosity, why didnt Santorum run in 08? I know it was fresh off his defeat, but he would of been somewhat relevant!

So running sooner after his defeat would make him more relevant? Explain further.
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He would still be in recent memory, unlike now...Santorum can be compared with Roemor when it comes to name recognition.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Out of curiosity, why didnt Santorum run in 08? I know it was fresh off his defeat, but he would of been somewhat relevant!

So running sooner after his defeat would make him more relevant? Explain further.

He would still be in recent memory, unlike now...Santorum can be compared with Roemor when it comes to name recognition.
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"Roemor" is that unknown no one can pronounce his name correctly

[Keystone Phil]

Santorum can be compared with Roemor when it comes to name recognition.

You can't be serious. Santorum was a rather well known (whether for good reasons or not) U.S. Senator for years and more recently a FOX News commentator.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Santorum can be compared with Roemor when it comes to name recognition.

You can't be serious. Santorum was a rather well known (whether for good reasons or not) U.S. Senator for years and more recently a FOX News commentator.

I have to agree with that. People actually know who Rick is, unlike some obscure joke former Louisiana Governor, serving some 300 years ago.

[Atlas Has Shrugged]

Santorum can be compared with Roemor when it comes to name recognition.

You can't be serious. Santorum was a rather well known (whether for good reasons or not) U.S. Senator for years and more recently a FOX News commentator.

I saw him on Greta Van Sustern alot, but, truthfully, I never bothered to even pay attention to him.

[Lincoln Republican]

Santorum can be compared with Roemor when it comes to name recognition.

You can't be serious. Santorum was a rather well known (whether for good reasons or not) U.S. Senator for years and more recently a FOX News commentator.

I have to agree with that. People actually know who Rick is, unlike some obscure joke former Louisiana Governor, serving some 300 years ago.

True, but the more they get to know him, the faster they run in the opposite direction.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Santorum can be compared with Roemor when it comes to name recognition.

You can't be serious. Santorum was a rather well known (whether for good reasons or not) U.S. Senator for years and more recently a FOX News commentator.

I have to agree with that. People actually know who Rick is, unlike some obscure joke former Louisiana Governor, serving some 300 years ago.

True, but the more they get to know him, the faster they run in the opposite direction.

So, what's worse: a lack of recognition or that kind of a recognition?

[Snowstalker Mk. II]

Rick's problem is that his name recognition isn't helped by searching for him online.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Rick's problem is that his name recognition isn't helped by searching for him online.

No kidding

[Landslide Lyndon]

[Middle-aged Europe]

Rick Santorum? Wasn't this the guy who wanted to legalize sex with dogs or something?

[King]

Rick's problem is that his name recognition isn't helped by searching for him online.

No kidding

Worse yet, they could scroll down and find websites that show the political positions of former Senator Rick Santorum.  That could be just as damning to any political campaign.