Froth Slosh B'Gosh

So Long Santorum

Little Ricky bows out.

Santorum Strikeout

Willard took all three of yesterday's primaries.  Is it time for Santorum to bow out?  Little Ricky says he's not going anywhere though.

Mitt Romney has taken a stride closer to the Republican presidential nomination by winning primaries in Wisconsin, Maryland and Washington DC.

He routed his main rival Rick Santorum in Maryland, winning nearly 50% of the vote, and appeared set for a five-point victory in Wisconsin.

Mr Santorum, who has faced calls to bow out of the race in the name of party unity, defiantly vowed to fight on.

After Romney's wins yesterday, I suspect its time for Mittens to say something remarkably out of touch, like he's helping the economy by employing an elevator operator for the car lift in his new house, or how grateful he is that he doesn't have to worry about what to wear, since his valet takes care for that for him.  

 

Romney Romps, Routs Rivals

I don't think he's quite put it away, but Santorum's recent insensitive comments probably make the path quite a bit easier.  So long as Ricky's and Newt's sugar daddies continue to fund them, I don't see anyone dropping out.

That SHOULD Finish His Campaign

If anything will kill off Little Ricky's chance at the Republican nomination, it should be this.

"I don't care what the unemployment rate is going to be. It doesn't matter to me."

That of course, is assuming a normal, rational electorate, and there is nothing normal or rational about the modern Republican party.

(via Spork)

 

Another Surge Of Santorum

Little Ricky takes both Alabama and Mississippi.

 Rick Santorum won the Alabama and Mississippi primaries Tuesday, striking deep into the South to deliver a stunning blow to Newt Gingrich in the battle to become the conservative alternative to front-runner Mitt Romney.
Poised to shake up the topsy-turvy race, Santorum's twin wins effectively killed Gingrich's Southern strategy and likely could create pressure on the former House speaker to drop out of the race.
Mitt Romney trailed Santorum in both states, likely to add delegates to his pack-leading total but now facing a potentially changing landscape.

Mittens probably still has the inside track, but I have to wonder why Newtie and Paul are staying in this.  Despite the fevered imaginations of the Paultards, he has no chance to get the nomination, and nowhere near enough delegates to be any sort of factor in a brokered convention.  I still think Gingrich is staying in just out of spite, but if Romney or Santorum cannot lock up a win, Newt could play the role of kingmaker. 

And The Winner Is.....

Mittens!  While the race is still technically up for grabs, Romney is probably far enough ahead its unrealistic for Little Ricky to catch up.  Santorum should probably stay in the race anyway, if for no other reason to try and secure a vice-presidential nod (which might make sense for Romney to address the ridiculous concerns from religious right that he belongs to some sort of "cult" as if any candidates' religious beliefs should be an issue anyway), but why are Gingrich and Paul still hanging around?  My guess is that in Gingrich's case its spite, and for Paul, he and his fan club continue to believe the fantasy that they can stage some sort of revolution come the convention.

Stupor Tuesday

Well, its finally here, and I suppose the question is, can Santorum hold off Mittens in Ohio and Tennessee?  Newt is expected to do well in Georgia. 

Rick Santorum: The Musical

Santorum Spread Staunched, Sights Shift To Super Tuesday

Romney takes Arizona and Michigan.  Is it enough to hold of the challengers?  Tune in to Super Tuesday for the possible answer to this question.

A Nod To Birtherism?

I hadn't noticed this before, but note Santorum's sign in this picture from The Independent.  "Made in America"  Could that be a birther dogwhistle?  It would help explain his popularity with teabaggers.