Tony Lee informs us of some of the latest developments affecting Santorum's campaign in the Hawkeye state in the day's leading up to their caucus to be held on January 3rd...
"The Family Leader, an influential social conservative organization in Iowa that has a lot of sway with Iowa's key Evangelical voting bloc, decided not to endorse a candidate today. Two of its most prominent leaders though, CEO Bob Vander Plaats and Policy Director Chuck Hurley, endorsed former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, citing Santorum as the candidate who has most prominently linked the strength of the nation's economy to strong families.
Vander Plaats and Hurley both referred to Santorum as the potential "Mike Huckabee" of the Iowa caucus. Huckabee, who won Iowa's caucus in 2008, often, as Santorum has done, spoke constantly about how strong families and strong economies are interrelated.
"I saw him as a champion for the family on the campaign trail," Vander Plaats said. "He always brought the issues of the day back to the family."
Vander Plaats also said that he called Santorum after his third place finish in the Ames Straw Poll this summer to tell him to stay in the race because his voice was needed.
"I've never seen a caucus like this," Vander Plaats said. "People are going from one candidate to another in a ten minute period, figuring out where to land."..
“I believe Rick Santorum comes from us, not to us,” Vander Plaats said. “He’s one of us.”
Vander Plaats and Hurley both referred to Santorum as the potential "Mike Huckabee" of the Iowa caucus. Huckabee, who won Iowa's caucus in 2008, often, as Santorum has done, spoke constantly about how strong families and strong economies are interrelated.
"I saw him as a champion for the family on the campaign trail," Vander Plaats said. "He always brought the issues of the day back to the family."
Vander Plaats also said that he called Santorum after his third place finish in the Ames Straw Poll this summer to tell him to stay in the race because his voice was needed.
"I've never seen a caucus like this," Vander Plaats said. "People are going from one candidate to another in a ten minute period, figuring out where to land."..
“I believe Rick Santorum comes from us, not to us,” Vander Plaats said. “He’s one of us.”
A strong showing by Santorum in Iowa would certainly make things more interesting for those of us tiring of Romney/Gingrich talking points. Why not Santorum? Bachmann, Romney, Cain and Gingrich have all seen their stars rise, if only for a little while, in popularity polls and I wouldn't be suprised if Santorum gets his shot at the limelight being that there are still alot of people who haven't made up their minds yet or if they have, they're not too committed in their choices. I would definately consider voting for a Bachmann-Santorum presidency, irregardless of which name is at the top of the ticket. Link
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Although any and all of the Republican candidates are by far preferable to Obama (even nutty Ron Paul, for whom I would have to hold my nose in the voting booth), Santorum is close to the top of my list of candidates with whom I am most ideologically in sync. Too bad he doesn't stand much of a chance. His lack of executive experience is a drawback, even though his experience will always dwarf that of the community agitator and two bit senator who always voted "present".
Crusty, what specifically makes Ron Paul nutty?
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