Spreading Santorum: Slick Rick skids in N.H.

from the Daily Beast, via Yahoo!:



Rick Santorum could barely inch his way through Mary Ann’s Diner in Derry, N.H., on Monday, but not because of eager voters. In fact, patrons looked startled as the former Pennsylvania senator moved in a crush of media from table to table.

Finally, he was forced to lead the pack outside, where Ron Paul’s supporters started taunting: “All media, no voters.”

As it came down to the wire Monday, Rick Santorum—who was little known here a few weeks ago—was trying to finish the week the way he started it: with intense energy and momentum from his near-win in the Iowa caucuses. But even he seemed to know that finishing near the top in New Hampshire was a long shot.

He spent the day reiterating his pitch that he’s a conservative alternative to Mitt Romney, telling reporters that it would be a “dream come true” if he could land second place, as he did in Iowa. But it was becoming clear throughout the day that it was unlikely that would happen. The overflow crowds were thinning out—and he was becoming less of a novelty. Some of the interest has shifted to Jon Huntsman. ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://news.yahoo.com/santorum-hampshire-fizzle-094500713.html