Rough Road For Rick And Romney And Reason And Rebellion

  I will be watching tonight's GOP presidential debate very carefully. I think it will be interesting to see how Senator Rick Santorum, handles the pressure that comes with being the front runner. I think in one sense Senator Santorum, will be like Daniel in the lion's den. There is no question the moderators  on CNN will try to trap Senator Santorum. On one hand if  he appears too timid when he defends his religious belief's that may disappoint the conservative base of the Republican Party. On the other hand if he comes on too strong in the defense of his religious beliefs he runs the risk of being perceived as too judgemental and that will hurt his political chances with the independents.I think Senator Santorum, will have to be wise as serpents but gentle as doves.
  Governor Romney, has a real challenge he has to convince conservatives that he is in fact a true conservative. His history of past flip flopping makes conservatives very uneasy. His lack of conviction or at least his inability to speak in such a way that conservative voters feel he truly believes what he says has thus far made his road to the GOP presidential nomination anything but smooth. House Speaker Newt Gingrich,  will be faced with the task of trying to recapture the confidence of conservative voters. He needs to have the kind of success in this next debate that he had In South Carolina. Can lightening strike twice? One thing is sure Newt Gingrich , politically speaking at times seems like a cat with nine lives. Speaker Gingrich, can only hope he has another political life left. Congressmen Ron Paul, has the same challenge he has always had and that is to matter politically speaking and actually win a primary. I suspect congressmen Paul at the end of the primary process will use his delegates as a bargaining tool for his delegates  may just decide who the eventual presidential nominee will be especially if at the end of  this primary process should result in a brokered convention.
 Without question Governor Romney,  and Senator Santorum, will be the main contenders in the next debate and it will be some what ironic. One,  just hopes to been as a man who stands for something. the other just hopes to still be standing strong after what will surely be the toughest test of both his faith and political courage. Speaker Gingrich, as always, will the man of reason. Congressmen Paul, Will be the presidential candidate ready to rebel against what he sees as government tyranny. One thing is sure the next debate should be anything but boring. As always, my friends, these thoughts remain, just, some words, to think on.