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Monday, January 2, 2012

Santorum Rising

Recent polls indicate that Rick Santorum is rapidly gaining strength and might actually overtake Romney for the lead in Iowa.
source images from AP and Village Voice

Rick Santorum’s rising fast
In polls that probably are the last
Before the vote on Tuesday night.
His numbers mean he might surprise
All those who’d thought that his demise
Was imminent.  But could he win?
And if he wins, would this begin
Another I’m-Not-Romney guy’s
Ascent that sputters out and dies?
For Perry, Cain, Gingrich, Paul
And Bachmann once were standing tall
But under scrutiny they all
Flamed out, while Mitt survived each brawl
And gathered strength.  Time will tell
If Rick’s support will swell and spell
The end for Mitt. But I think not –
It looks like Mitt's a near sure shot.

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