Even when Rick Santorum surprised in Iowa, he was never considered a top contender because he never really budged in the national polls. But there is no doubting that Rick is a contender now after sweeping three states last week.
But now something incredible is happening. There were two national polls yesterday that showed Santorum now second to Romney in one and in a virtual tie for first. But the really interesting thing was the dailies on those polls showed a huge momentum shift toward Rick in the past few days. And now comes this bombshell.
Riding a wave of momentum from his trio of victories on Tuesday Rick Santorum has opened up a wide lead in PPP’s newest national poll. He’s at 38% to 23% for Mitt Romney, 17% for Newt Gingrich, and 13% for Ron Paul.
A fifteen point lead! Now it is one poll and PPP, but you couple that with the other polls and it is easy to conclude that we have a new frontrunner in this race.
Rick Santorum!
Again, I think that the Obamacare mandate’s unconstitutional power grab and violation of fundamental religious liberty reminded Republicans and Conservatives exactly what is at stake in this election and made fresh all the emotion and frustration of 2009.
It will be interesting to see if these numbers can hold up and Santorum can take a state like Michigan. If he can, Romney’s goose may be cooked and I love the smell of moderate goose in the morning!
Go Rick!!!!
February 11, 2012 at 7:54 pm
Yeah, I wonder what it will take for some people to consider him "legitimate" or "electable" at this point?
February 11, 2012 at 7:59 pm
Rosaries for Rick! Sacraments for Santorum!
Pray, Donate, Pray some more!
February 11, 2012 at 8:17 pm
STOKED!
Time for the long-suffering conservatives in Michigan to unite. Detroit is collapsing under continual liberal, progressive rule. Is that a powerful enough example for you, a failed city in the heart of your state… once one of America's most beautiful cities?
February 11, 2012 at 8:46 pm
I am from MI and me and the hubby are all about Rick!!! He has our vote.
February 11, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Praying like mad.
Go Rick! Go America look for the best!
February 11, 2012 at 9:12 pm
AWESOME!!!!!!!!! He's got my vote and prayers!!!
February 11, 2012 at 9:44 pm
I love it!
February 11, 2012 at 10:46 pm
Rick has my MI vote.
February 11, 2012 at 10:47 pm
My spouse mailed his absentee Rick vote today
February 11, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Game on! Pray for Rick Santorum and his family! Contrary to what has been said about him by Ron Paul, he does seem like the only true conservative alternative to Mitt Romney, and what a contrast to our president! Rick's family alone speaks volumes!
February 11, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Can't wait till the picture of seven beautiful children running around in the McMansion of the White House. I hope they fill it to the brim with life.
February 11, 2012 at 10:56 pm
I don't think Romney should be called a "moderate." He is a Democrat in Republican Sheep's Clothing.
Deo Gratias!
February 11, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Rick has my Michigan vote, too!
February 12, 2012 at 12:13 am
Go, Rick! Please, God. I like Ranting Catholic Mom's idea..Rosaries for Rick and Sacraments for Santorum! Awesome. Yes, pray and donate, too! Even five or ten dollars means a lot.
RickSantorum.com.
February 12, 2012 at 2:27 am
Praying is good. Send money too!!!
February 12, 2012 at 3:31 am
I've been fasting & praying since Epiphany..a 40 day fast. Prayer & fasting will save America if there are enough of us.
February 12, 2012 at 6:45 am
I thought "caucuses were stupid."
You're just as bad as the MSM.
February 12, 2012 at 6:50 am
Here's a dose of reality from a more intellectually honest Catholic blog: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/yimcatholic/2012/01/woods-endorses-ron-paul-over-rick-santorum.html
February 12, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Voted for him in the Colorado caucus.
February 12, 2012 at 6:33 pm
"Intellectually honest"… what's that mean from someone won can't get his facts straight on something as simple as what was actually said, no matter how many times it's pointed out? Probably "here's someone I agree with."