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Santorum as the New Gingrich

Posted: 01/06/12 01:21 PM ET

Rather than the new "not-Romney," Santorum might more usefully be described as the new Gingrich. In the Congress, both candidates were known for their divisive partisan nature. Neither candidate has any real experience or success as an executive. Both candidates come across as amateur pop historians. Both candidates have a poorly concealed bitter streak. More than any of the remaining candidates, both have close ties to K-Street. Both candidates used their status as former members of Congress to push various special interest measures in the heath care field (Santorum, Gingrich). Both took consulting contracts for firms in the energy field. Both are willing to shock people with unconventional or extreme positions (Santorum opposing contraception, Gingrich going after an independent judiciary) Both are relatively smart (compared to the GOP field). Both are Catholic. Both ended their Congressional careers on a poor note. Santorum is, in some ways, a younger better looking version of Gingrich, sans the serial adultery history or the historic achievements of Gingrich on behalf of conservatives.

 

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La Goulue
Might be better if pigs could fly
02:54 PM on 01/06/2012
Santorum's mind-set really bothers me. Exchange with students in NH last night was esp disturbing..
perfect example of egocentric who wants to define the narrative - and dismiss others who ask real
questions - same sex unions are NOT path to polygamy - Bigotry - preconceived notions. certainly not open-minded and unwillingness to "entertain" another POV or to accept challenge , as one student said, "that's not what we're talking about".. Santorum deflected- denied.. quit. Political fool.
I'd rather clean a dirty toilet than listen to this kind of garbage and warped political-speak. He doesn't understand what his religion or real faith is about. God help us.