Santorum: “I would never vote for Barack Obama over any Republican”

Santorum responded to Hot Air’s post this morning on his comments yesterday, saying it’s preposterous to suggest he would vote for Obama over a Republican (via Hot Air):

“I would never vote for Barack Obama over any Republican and to suggest otherwise is preposterous. This is just another attempt by the Romney Campaign to distort and distract the media and voters from the unshakeable fact that many of Romney’s policies mirror Barack Obama’s. I was simply making the point that there is a huge enthusiasm gap around Mitt Romney and it’s easy to see why – Romney has sided with Obama on healthcare mandates, cap-and-trade, and the Wall Street bailouts. Voters have to be excited enough to actually go vote, and my campaign’s movement to restore freedom is exciting this nation. If this election is about Obama versus the Obama-Lite candidate, we have a tough time rallying this nation. It’s time for bold vision, bold reforms and bold contrasts. This election is about more than Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, or Rick Santorum – this campaign is about freedom and I will fight to restore your freedoms.”

In some ways I’m kinda glad this happened simply because it is my fear as well and I am glad he is getting the opportunity to enunciate this issue more. Everyone needs to understand this point because if we make Romney the GOP nominee, it will be that much harder to win this election. I can see the ads in my head already. He will be put forth as the candidate that you can’t trust because you don’t know which Mitt is telling the truth.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’d rather argue over principle than over mitt-flops.


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