Elections/campaigns

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/santorum-says-voters-might-as-well-re-elect-obama-because-romney-offers-little-difference/2012/03/22/gIQAP8ISUS_story.html
Summary
Recently, Republican G.O.P contender, Rick Santorum made a misstep, announcing that that he'd rather have Obama win over Romney since both share similar viewpoints. He is now finding himself explaining for his error, insisting that he'll support the G.O.P, whoever it may end up being. This is not the first mistake Santorum has made recently, as he also previously stated that he has more important issues now than the national economy. As the Republican party are experiencing intra-party warfare between the candidates, Obama has taken the momentum in Louisiana, highlighting the Trayvon Martin shooting that has instigated criticism.

Connection
The “feeding frenzy” of the media is at it again, dissecting every action and enlarging the blunders of the presidential candidates. The internal division created through the “mud-slinging” of the Republican contestants have been made it the focus in media as well, creating the perfect slew of entertainment, at the cost of lost popularity, both within the Republican party and with the Republican supporters, for Santorum.

Reflection
Even though Santorum has attempted to rectify what he really “meant”, he will be unable to catch up with Romney at this point. With Romney's overwhelming lead in vote, whatever attack Santorum fires at Romney has no hope of reversing the race now. However, the attacks that Santorum directs at Romney will definitely have adverse effects on the party, and most likely, will send Obama the votes that had the potential of going to the Republican candidate.