This Week in Politics: Santorum's Resurrection

1 year ago

With Santorum stomping on Romney’s frontrunner status, all bets are off on who wins the next set of contests.

“Yeah, sure, it worked in this case. But we can’t bail out industries at the center of the country’s manufacturing industry and employing millions of Americans,” about sums up what Romney has been saying for years.

Santorum, to his credit, placed the blame for government bailouts where they originated; with President George W. Bush.

"Having government involved sets a dangerous precedent," Santrum said. "I actually blame President Bush more than I blame President Obama. He was just following suit. President Bush set the precedent and it was the wrong precedent."

In keeping with that argument, it may be Bush who also deserves a pat on the back for helping to save the auto industry. *Kanye shrug*

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Santorum also running for Spiritual Advisor-In-Chief

The best bet Rick Santorum has for shaving delegates from the ever-inevitable nominee is to continue talking about the contraception and healthcare mandates, an area where Mitt Romney is weak. Read more at the Daily Beast.

Last October, Santorum laid out his contraception doctrine for the conscience of many-a-beleaguered souls. Because nothing says separation of church and state like a president who wants to tell you when, how, why to have sex:

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Santorum released his campaign’s silliest ad to date

It’s actually pretty funny. Check it out:

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Loose Ends:

- Rick Santorum released his TAX RECORDS, proving he’s more of an everyday guy than Mitt Romney ever was (Post Politics)

- The next GOP presidential DEBATE will take place next Wednesday (Feb. 22) in Arizona, and will be broadcast on CNN at 8 p.m. ET.

- SUPER TUESDAY, dated this year from March 6, candidates will be vying for their shares of 466 delegates. Right now Romney leads the delegate count, 73 to Rick Santorum’s three. (#delegateenvy) Read more at RealClearPolitics.