Dick Morris Assesses, “What Happens if Rick Santorum Wins” the GOP Nomination? – Video 2/21/12

Here is video of Dick Morris giving his take on what happens if Sen. Rick Santorum winds up winning the GOP Presidential Nomination.

Morris said he really likes Santorum personally, pointing out that he is a very genuine, consistent, likable person. But, his worry with Santorum is his ability to win in states like Pennsylvania – his home state. Morris pointed out Santorum’s loss as an incumbent Senator in his 2006 re-election bid by 18 points. Morris did not say he doesn’t think Santorum can’t win, but that it is more of a risk than nominating Mitt Romney. With Romney, Morris seems to think it’s less of an electability risk, but you might not wind up with as committed a conservative as you will with Santorum. As he put it: “So, it’s kind of what’s more important to you – a pure candidate or someone who is more likely to win.”

One thing Morris said that is certainly the case: If Santorum is the nominee, the Obama Campaign will do all they can to make the election about social issues, believing they can demonize Santorum as an extremist. I’m not sure that would be a winning strategy for Obama, but they will certainly try it, to keep the focus off of his dismal economic record.

Via HotAirPundit