Are You As Baffled By Santorum's Poor Poll Numbers As I Am ?

[protectionist]

I am really surprised that Rick Santorum's poll numbers (about 1%) are as low as they are. I see him as a really fine candidate, who frankly makes some other candidates look weak by comparison. He is a true conservative, has the highest rating of all candidates from numbersUSA on immigration (an A), a huge issue in this campaign, with Trump and Cruz close behind him, and won 10 primaries as the runner-up to Romney 4 years ago.

Rick also has govt experience having been a Senator during the Clinton years, including going through some vicious battles with the Clintons at that time. A year ago (well before Trump entered the race), I looked at Santorum as the guy who should have become the frontrunner. The GOP has always promoted its “next in line” — Ronald Reagan in 1980 after losing in 1976, George H. W. Bush in 1988 after losing in 1980, John McCain in 2008 after losing in 2000, Romney in 2012 after losing in 2008 — and Santorum looked like he was prime to go into Iowa (which he won in 2012), with a head of steam.

I'm just not getting it about him. When Republicans are asked about him, they say they like his message, but aren't supporting him because of his standing in the polls. This then becomes a self-perpetuating dynamic that robs Santorum of the foundational support needed to legitimize his candidacy, and build up support and poll numbers.

I'm just not quite getting this. What do others think about it ? I'm just curious.

Rick Santorum in Iowa: Looking Forward, Looking Back

2016 Presidential Hopefuls | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels

PS - I find it hard to believe that Santorum trails behind Jeb Bush.

 

[DigitalDrifter]

Four years ago he still had pretty good name noteriety. This time around I think he was just too far removed from politics to get any momentum going, then once Trump sucked all the air out of the room, he was just the forgotten candidate.
Bush has the name, Cruz and Rubio are fresh in everyone's mind because they are currently in office, Carson and Fiorina have the advantage of being black or female.

 

[mdk]

No, not really. Santorum isn't very popular in his home state, which is why he withdrew from the race when it become apparent he would lose PA to Romney.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Huckabee and Santorum: Liberals Hiding Behind Skirts of Social Conservatism
Wasnt Santorum the one whose interpretation of his position of Sen was to pass whatever Bush wanted......instead of represent his constituents

 

[mdk]

Santorum believe Cruz isn't socially conservative enough.

 

[mdk]

Huckabee and Santorum: Liberals Hiding Behind Skirts of Social Conservatism
Wasnt Santorum the one whose interpretation of his position of Sen was to pass whatever Bush wanted......instead of represent his constituents

Which explains why he suffered one of the largest defeats in PA Senatorial history in 2006.

 

[Vigilante]

At least he was more popular than...

 

[protectionist]

Huckabee and Santorum: Liberals Hiding Behind Skirts of Social Conservatism
Wasnt Santorum the one whose interpretation of his position of Sen was to pass whatever Bush wanted......instead of represent his constituents

Not hardly, when Santorum is STRONG against immigration, and Bush is an illegal alien ass-kisser.

2016 Presidential Hopefuls | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels

 

[protectionist]

Which explains why he suffered one of the largest defeats in PA Senatorial history in 2006.

No it doesn't , as I just showed in the previous post.

 

[protectionist]

At least he was more popular than...

4 drop outs so far (Gilmore, Graham, Pataki, and Walker) Santorum could be next. But it should be Bush.

 

[mdk]

Which explains why he suffered one of the largest defeats in PA Senatorial history in 2006.

No it doesn't , as I just showed in the previous post.

Fair or not, Santorum was seen as a lackey for the Bush White House and many Pennsylvanians were angry over his support of the Iraq War. They are the two of the reasons he got annihilated by 18 percentage points in 2006 by a dull as dishwater candidate.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Huckabee and Santorum: Liberals Hiding Behind Skirts of Social Conservatism
Wasnt Santorum the one whose interpretation of his position of Sen was to pass whatever Bush wanted......instead of represent his constituents

Not hardly, when Santorum is STRONG against immigration, and Bush is an illegal alien ass-kisser.

2016 Presidential Hopefuls | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels

No, he said it....would have saved it if he got elected.......

 

[jillian]

I am really surprised that Rick Santorum's poll numbers (about 1%) are as low as they are. I see him as a really fine candidate, who frankly makes some other candidates look weak by comparison. He is a true conservative, has the highest rating of all candidates from numbersUSA on immigration (an A), a huge issue in this campaign, with Trump and Cruz close behind him, and won 10 primaries as the runner-up to Romney 4 years ago.

Rick also has govt experience having been a Senator during the Clinton years, including going through some vicious battles with the Clintons at that time. A year ago (well before Trump entered the race), I looked at Santorum as the guy who should have become the frontrunner. The GOP has always promoted its “next in line” — Ronald Reagan in 1980 after losing in 1976, George H. W. Bush in 1988 after losing in 1980, John McCain in 2008 after losing in 2000, Romney in 2012 after losing in 2008 — and Santorum looked like he was prime to go into Iowa (which he won in 2012), with a head of steam.

I'm just not getting it about him. When Republicans are asked about him, they say they like his message, but aren't supporting him because of his standing in the polls. This then becomes a self-perpetuating dynamic that robs Santorum of the foundational support needed to legitimize his candidacy, and build up support and poll numbers.

I'm just not quite getting this. What do others think about it ? I'm just curious.

Rick Santorum in Iowa: Looking Forward, Looking Back

2016 Presidential Hopefuls | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels

PS - I find it hard to believe that Santorum trails behind Jeb Bush.

not baffled at all... i'm baffled that ted cruz and donald trump are doing as well as they are.

but i never underestimate the nuttiness of wingers.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

I am really surprised that Rick Santorum's poll numbers (about 1%) are as low as they are.

I'm not. He's an asshole

 

[Noitartst]

I am really surprised that Rick Santorum's poll numbers (about 1%) are as low as they are. I see him as a really fine candidate, who frankly makes some other candidates look weak by comparison. He is a true conservative, has the highest rating of all candidates from numbersUSA on immigration (an A), a huge issue in this campaign, with Trump and Cruz close behind him, and won 10 primaries as the runner-up to Romney 4 years ago.

Rick also has govt experience having been a Senator during the Clinton years, including going through some vicious battles with the Clintons at that time. A year ago (well before Trump entered the race), I looked at Santorum as the guy who should have become the frontrunner. The GOP has always promoted its “next in line” — Ronald Reagan in 1980 after losing in 1976, George H. W. Bush in 1988 after losing in 1980, John McCain in 2008 after losing in 2000, Romney in 2012 after losing in 2008 — and Santorum looked like he was prime to go into Iowa (which he won in 2012), with a head of steam.

I'm just not getting it about him. When Republicans are asked about him, they say they like his message, but aren't supporting him because of his standing in the polls. This then becomes a self-perpetuating dynamic that robs Santorum of the foundational support needed to legitimize his candidacy, and build up support and poll numbers.

I'm just not quite getting this. What do others think about it ? I'm just curious.

Rick Santorum in Iowa: Looking Forward, Looking Back

2016 Presidential Hopefuls | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels

PS - I find it hard to believe that Santorum trails behind Jeb Bush.

And, he's handsome. I must admit, I'm fairly surprised, myself. Me, I his decline as a teriible omen against evangelical voters, at this point. Only way I can see it, really.

 

[rightwinger]

Santorum is irrelevant and never should have run

Why is he still hanging around? even Scott Walker knew enough to get the hell out

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

I am really surprised that Rick Santorum's poll numbers (about 1%) are as low as they are. I see him as a really fine candidate, who frankly makes some other candidates look weak by comparison. He is a true conservative, has the highest rating of all candidates from numbersUSA on immigration (an A), a huge issue in this campaign, with Trump and Cruz close behind him, and won 10 primaries as the runner-up to Romney 4 years ago.

Rick also has govt experience having been a Senator during the Clinton years, including going through some vicious battles with the Clintons at that time. A year ago (well before Trump entered the race), I looked at Santorum as the guy who should have become the frontrunner. The GOP has always promoted its “next in line” — Ronald Reagan in 1980 after losing in 1976, George H. W. Bush in 1988 after losing in 1980, John McCain in 2008 after losing in 2000, Romney in 2012 after losing in 2008 — and Santorum looked like he was prime to go into Iowa (which he won in 2012), with a head of steam.

I'm just not getting it about him. When Republicans are asked about him, they say they like his message, but aren't supporting him because of his standing in the polls. This then becomes a self-perpetuating dynamic that robs Santorum of the foundational support needed to legitimize his candidacy, and build up support and poll numbers.

I'm just not quite getting this. What do others think about it ? I'm just curious.

Rick Santorum in Iowa: Looking Forward, Looking Back

2016 Presidential Hopefuls | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels

PS - I find it hard to believe that Santorum trails behind Jeb Bush.

There's nothing surprising about it – he allowed Cruz and Carson to capture most of the social right, Evangelical vote.

 

[blackhawk]

It's a changing of the guard every generation of politicians has a point where their time has passed and the people start looking for new faces. There is nothing wrong with Santorum he's a good person but people now see him as a part of the past I think that is also why Bush is doing so poorly Hillary may very well have the same problem in the general election I think she would be having it now if she had a single serious primary challenger.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

I am really surprised that Rick Santorum's poll numbers (about 1%) are as low as they are. I see him as a really fine candidate, who frankly makes some other candidates look weak by comparison. He is a true conservative, has the highest rating of all candidates from numbersUSA on immigration (an A), a huge issue in this campaign, with Trump and Cruz close behind him, and won 10 primaries as the runner-up to Romney 4 years ago.

Rick also has govt experience having been a Senator during the Clinton years, including going through some vicious battles with the Clintons at that time. A year ago (well before Trump entered the race), I looked at Santorum as the guy who should have become the frontrunner. The GOP has always promoted its “next in line” — Ronald Reagan in 1980 after losing in 1976, George H. W. Bush in 1988 after losing in 1980, John McCain in 2008 after losing in 2000, Romney in 2012 after losing in 2008 — and Santorum looked like he was prime to go into Iowa (which he won in 2012), with a head of steam.

I'm just not getting it about him. When Republicans are asked about him, they say they like his message, but aren't supporting him because of his standing in the polls. This then becomes a self-perpetuating dynamic that robs Santorum of the foundational support needed to legitimize his candidacy, and build up support and poll numbers.

I'm just not quite getting this. What do others think about it ? I'm just curious.

Rick Santorum in Iowa: Looking Forward, Looking Back

2016 Presidential Hopefuls | NumbersUSA - For Lower Immigration Levels

PS - I find it hard to believe that Santorum trails behind Jeb Bush.

not baffled at all... i'm baffled that ted cruz and donald trump are doing as well as they are.

but i never underestimate the nuttiness of wingers.

What's amusing is that Trump is considered to be 'doing well' with support from only a third of the GOP, 'support' that manifests in meaningless opinion polls.

 

[sonic]

I'm not surprised in the least. The man is a religious zealot with no personality who spends more time whining and lying than he does presenting solutions.