We’ve been following the political fortunes of US prez hopeful Rick Santorum (who put the ID-friendly amendment in the No Child Left Behind Act), and it appears – as was rumoured last night – that he has now swept three states:
Santorum was outspent and out-organized, yet he still pulled off a huge night. I’d be willing to bet his coffers will start to fill up tomorrow; ballot box success tends to breed fundraising prowess. As February unfolds ahead of March and Super Tuesday, one thing — and maybe only one thing — is clear: This race ain’t over. – analyst Guy Benson, “Santorum’s Stunning Sweep,” February 8, 2012
At 45% in Minnesota, he may well prove a kingmaker, as we have suggested. His success may stem in part from the fact that he wasn’t closely associated with “Oh why can’t they both just lose?” attack ad politics. We’ll see.