Why would a two-term U.S. senator and relatively successful national candidate associate himself with the looniest wing of the conservative movement? Probably because when it comes to conservative politics in the 21st century, it’s awfully difficult for anyone to become so extreme that Republicans will keep them at arm’s length.
looks like it was all worth it
Because Santorum stayed in so long, Romney was forced into positions he couldn’t backtrack from convincingly enough to pull it off. This project is officially a success. Stay tuned for the next stage: I think Mr. Frothy may still be useful.
