santorum out

[DoctorUnne]

By Aaron Blake
April 10 (Washington Post) -- Rick Santorum will announce Tuesday that he is suspending his presidential campaign, all but bringing to a close the 2012 GOP presidential contest and handing the nomination to Mitt Romney.
Santorum is set to announce his withdrawal at a campaign event at 2 p.m. in Gettysburg, Pa. — the site of the historic and pivotal Civil War battle.
The former Pennsylvania senator remained Romney's top opponent, but he suffered a trio of defeats last week in Wisconsin, Maryland and the District of Columbia, and over the weekend his daughter, Bella, was hospitalized for the second time this campaign due to complications from a rare genetic disorder.
Santorum is currently second in the delegate race, but he would have to win upwards of three-fourths of the remaining delegates in order to secure the nomination.
Instead, he seemed to be hoping Romney feel short of the delegate threshold and that he could snatch the nomination at the Republican National Convention in August.
Former House speaker Newt Gingrich and Texas Rep. Ron Paul remain in the campaign, but neither has shown the ability to be a
consistent alternative to Romney. Gingrich, in particular, has seen his campaign hit a rough patch of late. He's finshed fourth in the last two major contests and revealed this weekend that his campaign is $4.5 million in debt.
Santorum's exit virtually assures that Romney will secure the Republican Party's nomination, though he so far has secured only about 60 percent of the delegates that he needs.
Republican leaders in recent weeks have been slowly coalescing around Romney, calling for an end to an increasingly arduous campaign that some say threatens the party's chances in November.


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[Tgo01]

About time.

[Drew]

No surprise there. Glad to hear it, I was terrified he would win it. He's already done enough damage.

[Atlanteax]

Wow, I'm actually a bit surprised, because he was clearly exhibiting the stubborn hands-covering-ears LA-LA-LA-I-cannot-hear-you douche attitude.

Since Unne did not provide a link: http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/10/politics/campaign-wrap/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

[Tgo01]

Wow, I'm actually a bit surprised, because he was clearly exhibiting the stubborn hands-covering-ears LA-LA-LA-I-cannot-hear you attitude.

I heard he dropped out because Romney promised him if he won he would appoint Santorum the Pope of the US.

[Parkbandit]

Now is the time Gingrich has been asking for.... to get all the Conservative votes and win the nomination!!!!

[Atlanteax]

Now is the time Gingrich has been asking for.... to get all the Conservative votes and win the nomination!!!!

In the same article, Gingrich apparently conceded that Romney will be the nominee, expressed desire to work with the Republican Party leader to help the political party, and go then back to a post-political career (no position with a Romney administration).

So I think it's "over" now?

[Tgo01]

In the same article, Gingrich apparently conceded that Romney will be the nominee, expressed desire to work with the Republican Party leader to help the political party, and go then back to a post-political career (no position with a Romney administration).

So I think it's "over" now?

Ron Paul.

[ClydeR]

This is bad news for Romney. Really bad.

The only reason Santorum would drop out is if he thinks both of the following two things are true. First, if Santorum thinks he is unlikely to get the nomination. And second, if Santorum thinks Romney won't win in 2012, paving the way for Santorum as the presumptive nominee in 2016.

Irregardless, it's Etch A Skech time in the Romney camp.

[Tgo01]

Come on Clyder that was pretty bad even for you.

[Androidpk]

Ron Paul.

http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/reawakening-liberty/2012/apr/10/ron-paul-also-matters-more-romney-santorum-and-oba/

[Parkbandit]

This is bad news for Romney. Really bad.

The only reason Santorum would drop out is if he thinks both of the following two things are true. First, if Santorum thinks he is unlikely to get the nomination. And second, if Santorum thinks Romney won't win in 2012, paving the way for Santorum as the presumptive nominee in 2016.

Irregardless, it's Etch A Skech time in the Romney camp.

As a "conservative" "Republican".. it's time to let go of "your" dreams of a real Conservative nominee and support Romney, even though he's a MORMON!!!!11111oneoneoneoenoeneoneonee.

Or.. is it time for you to come out of the closet and pull a "I'm really a liberal".. since it's not a real secret to anyone?

[Parkbandit]

http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/reawakening-liberty/2012/apr/10/ron-paul-also-matters-more-romney-santorum-and-oba/

Lulz.

Ron Paul has never mattered in a Presidential election.

Ever.

[Androidpk]

Lulz.

Ron Paul has never mattered in a Presidential election.

Ever.

Your utter ignorance is spot on as usual. Carry on.

[Drew]

Ron Paul matters for Rand Paul's election chances in 2016.

[Parkbandit]

Your utter ignorance is spot on as usual. Carry on.

Please enlighten us..

Which Presidential election was Ron Paul a viable candidate that could have been elected?

[Parkbandit]

Ron Paul matters for Rand Paul's election chances in 2016.

I wouldn't mind a Rand Paul Presidency.

[Drew]

Yeah I think him, Paul Ryan, and Rubio are the rising stars of the Republican party.

[Kembal]

As a "conservative" "Republican".. it's time to let go of "your" dreams of a real Conservative nominee and support Romney, even though he's a MORMON!!!!11111oneoneoneoenoeneoneonee.

Or.. is it time for you to come out of the closet and pull a "I'm really a liberal".. since it's not a real secret to anyone?

For the life of me, I can't figure out why ClydeR irritates you so much. I think you may be the only person left that responds to him knowing he's a "persona".

[Parkbandit]

For the life of me, I can't figure out why ClydeR irritates you so much. I think you may be the only person left that responds to him knowing he's a "persona".

Which part of that post lead you to believe that ClydeR "irritates" me "so much"? And "for the life of" you, is probably not saying much.

Maybe you are projecting? I'm pretty unemotional about most things... especially people pretending to be something they are not on the Internet.

[WRoss]

Lulz.

Ron Paul has never mattered in a Presidential election.

Ever.

As a Ron Paul supporter, I will say that that article is clearly biased. He makes some points, but he clearly demonstrates bias in almost every paragraph. That being said, his points about Ron Paul changing the voice of the Republican Party has some merit.

Obama was able to swing the 2008 largely because of who he was, not what the Democratic Party was. He was moderate enough and charismatic enough to attract those on the left that normally do not vote.

In that same sense, Ron Paul has activated the right that would not vote. He was to extreme for the Republican Party, though. He wasn't able to capture the Republican Party like Obama was able to capture the Democratic Party in 2008. If anything, he is adding to the possibility Rand running in 2016. Heck, him and Christie together would represent a really strong ticket. But regardless, Paul has activated a base by which the Republican party can win. They won't vote for Romney, but there are options out there.

[Parkbandit]

As a Ron Paul supporter, I will say that that article is clearly biased. He makes some points, but he clearly demonstrates bias in almost every paragraph. That being said, his points about Ron Paul changing the voice of the Republican Party has some merit.

Obama was able to swing the 2008 largely because of who he was, not what the Democratic Party was. He was moderate enough and charismatic enough to attract those on the left that normally do not vote.

In that same sense, Ron Paul has activated the right that would not vote. He was to extreme for the Republican Party, though. He wasn't able to capture the Republican Party like Obama was able to capture the Democratic Party in 2008. If anything, he is adding to the possibility Rand running in 2016. Heck, him and Christie together would represent a really strong ticket. But regardless, Paul has activated a base by which the Republican party can win. They won't vote for Romney, but there are options out there.

Ron Paul with Jesus Christ as his VP wouldn't be a "really strong ticket".

[Androidpk]

As a Ron Paul supporter, I will say that that article is clearly biased. He makes some points, but he clearly demonstrates bias in almost every paragraph. That being said, his points about Ron Paul changing the voice of the Republican Party has some merit.

Obama was able to swing the 2008 largely because of who he was, not what the Democratic Party was. He was moderate enough and charismatic enough to attract those on the left that normally do not vote.

In that same sense, Ron Paul has activated the right that would not vote. He was to extreme for the Republican Party, though. He wasn't able to capture the Republican Party like Obama was able to capture the Democratic Party in 2008. If anything, he is adding to the possibility Rand running in 2016. Heck, him and Christie together would represent a really strong ticket. But regardless, Paul has activated a base by which the Republican party can win. They won't vote for Romney, but there are options out there.

He hasn't just activated non-voting republicans, he is getting everyone interested in his message. He may not have won any beauty contests like Romney or Santorum but I don't see his crowd of support going anywhere. Regardless if he gets the nomination or decides to run a 3rd party, he is going to be making a big impact in Tampa later on this year.

[4a6c1]

Maybe I'm confused or everyone else is confused but why does it seem like Ron Paul supporters are coming from two completely different camps that would never/should never talk to each other? Hard right extremists who think the Republican party is too liberal right now and hard left extremists who think anarchy and open revolution are super duper ideas. Does this make anyone else nervous? I think he's fabulous but I'm generaly amused by disorder and chaos. Vote Ron Paul for the Beginning of the End.

[Androidpk]

Two camps? You think chaos is limited to TWO camps? Oh man you're in for a big surprise.

[WRoss]

Maybe I'm confused or everyone else is confused but why does it seem like Ron Paul supporters are coming from two completely different camps that would never/should never talk to each other? Hard right extremists who think the Republican party is too liberal right now and hard left extremists who think anarchy and open revolution are super duper ideas. Does this make anyone else nervous? I think he's fabulous but I'm generaly amused by disorder and chaos. Vote Ron Paul for the Beginning of the End.

Why would you say that some of his supporters come from the group that thinks the Republican Party is too liberal?

[Parkbandit]

Why would you say that some of his supporters come from the group that thinks the Republican Party is too liberal?

Liberal = big government
Ron Paul = small government

I agree with Rojo (except the nervous part)

[Wrathbringer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sok0oU8R-uU&feature=share

Like him or not, he's been right for the better part of 30 years. Maybe he's onto something?

[Warriorbird]

Two camps? You think chaos is limited to TWO camps? Oh man you're in for a big surprise.

I've got a bunch of Ron Paul delegates!

http://www.ahschmidt.com/images/cultistGroup2.jpg

[ClydeR]

As a "conservative" "Republican".. it's time to let go of "your" dreams of a real Conservative nominee and support Romney, even though he's a MORMON!!!!11111oneoneoneoenoeneoneonee.

I can almost guarantee that a conservative Christian will emerge to run a third party campaign against Romney. Romney's only hope to prevent it is to select a genuine Christian conservative as his running mate.

[Androidpk]

:lol2:
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