Santorum’s cultural conservatism is a turnoff to many voters, but that is probably exaggerated as a political weakness. Santorum and Obama officially agree on gay marriage (both oppose it), and Obama, who hasn’t retracted his pledge to sign the absolutist Freedom of Choice Act, can hardly claim the middle ground on abortion.
During recessions, Americans have little appetite for cultural battles. But if things are looking brighter economically — and if Obama continues his assault on religious liberty — GOP primary voters may decide that a culture war calls for a culture warrior.
This article was reprinted with kind permission from The Washington Examiner.
