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By Howard Kurtz
The former senator is heading to Tampa to speak on behalf of his former rival. He tells Howard Kurtz what Romney must avoid if he is to beat Obama.
If the campaign is about issues, we win, he tells me. If its about Mitt Romneys record as a businessman, then we dont win. If its about Mitt Romneys tax returns, then we dont win. If its about whether people like Mitt Romney more than Barack Obama, then we dont win.
Despite his bruising primary battle with Romney, Santorum is heading to the Tampa convention next week as a loyal Republican lieutenant on behalf of the partys ticket. He is energized by Romneys pick of a fellow Catholic conservative, Paul Ryanthere couldnt have been a better choice."
The former Pennsylvania senator knows full well that every time he attempts to defend Romney, journalists will recycle the stinging criticisms they hurled at each other during an unusually personal contest. Santorums ragtag, underfunded campaign managed to win 11 states and he was the last man standing against Romney. He also derided his rivals conservative credentials and said that because of Romneys Massachusetts record, he was the worst possible nominee to make the case against Obamacare.
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