One thing you have to give Paul...

Of all the candidates, none sticks to his principles like Ron Paul.

He doesn't change his tune for any reason... ever.  He has a rather unique view of foreign policy, and I still don't think I can ever get behind it, but if there is a reason for his continued... and even growing... popularity, it is because he simply won't bend.

Santorum would be next on that list, I think... but the big difference is that his message isn't THAT different than Romney, Gingrich or anyone else running within the GOP.  He is probably closest to the "Reagan-ite" model so many seem to think is the yardstick to measure candidates by... but he won't measure up to what the expectations are.  No one can, really... especially since Santorum seems so adept at simply avoiding tough questions by moving the topic away from what he doesn't want to address.

I really just don't understand why it can't be so much easier than this.  Lower taxes by at least 25%.  Cut spending by at least 30% (across the board, of course).  Reduce capital gains by 50%.  Reduce corporate taxes by 10%.  End speculation pricing on crude oil (like Reagan did in 1982).  Untie the hands of the States along the US-Mexican border, so that the pressure of illegal immigration isn't solely in the hands of Federal agents.  Give States some incentive to take on more responsibility in the health care and insurance arena.

Whomever says THAT as their campaign promise gets my vote.