Incumbency no help to Sen. Sans-Scrotum ((LOL!!))

[jefferson_dem]

Incumbency no help to Santorum
Monday, November 21, 2005
BY BRETT LIEBERMAN

WASHINGTON - After 11 years in the Senate, Rick Santorum has become one of the most powerful and influential leaders in state and national politics.

He boasts a close relationship with President Bush, he's the No. 3 GOP leader in the Senate, and he is frequently mentioned as a potential candidate for the White House.

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Yet low public approval ratings, a well-liked opponent, an increasingly unpopular president mired in an equally unpopular war, an unhappy electorate, public perceptions of ethics lapses by Republicans and Santorum's own miscues have turned next year's Senate election upside down.

Advisers to Santorum concede they are growing increasingly frustrated by his weak support and the tactics of state Treasurer Robert P. Casey Jr., his likely Democratic opponent.

Some analysts and party officials say Santorum's campaign tactics, such as calling for 10 debates a year before the election, are bordering on desperate, particularly for a two-term incumbent.

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[sharp_stick]

1. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy

With the possible exception of "take the money and run" DeLay I can't think of any other repuke individual I'd rather see crying on election night more than Santorum.

He's a poor excuse for a human being and a nasty POS individual.

[PA Democrat]

2. Santorum is already running TV commercials here in PA

full of B.S. about how he has "helped families". :puke:

[LisaLynne]

3. That's how it goes with people like Santorum.

The more you know about him, the more you'd like to send him to Mars.

[yellowcanine]

4. Boo hoo Ricky. Whining weasel. Who ever heard of debates between D and R

BEFORE the primary election? Ricky better worry about possible primary opponents before he calls for debates with Casey.

[skipos]

5. I would love to see him run for president. Even Hillary could beat him.