Aside from only losing by eight votes, Rick Santorum’s second-place status is even more remarkable given that he had remained near the bottom of polls for months. Displaying a momentum of interest the GOP field hasn’t seen since Herman Cain, there’s a good chance Santorum could overtake Romney in New Hampshire. The Takeaway James O’Toole, a political reporter for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, who provide more insight into Santorum’s platform and track record. Keith Schmidt is a long-time friend of Santorum. Also on the program is Jeff Zeleny, national political reporter for The New York Times.
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