DETROIT (Reuters) - After a week in which the presidential campaign of Rick Santorum seemed often focused on issues such as prenatal testing, abortion and religion, the message of creation of the Republican Party had become clear on Friday : We are tired.
Santorum, fighting against Mitt Romney in this election say is a close race in Tuesday's crucial primary in Michigan, sought to shift the narrative of his campaign to employment and the economy of the evening Friday with a speech in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
Earlier, however, there were signs of action Santorum this week - his provocative statements against abortion and contraception, his request that Satan attacks America and its performance during the debate rather dull in Arizona , on Wednesday - had given some leading Republicans new ammunition in their back-scenes push to see his campaign undone.
Two pieces of opinion Friday in The Wall Street Journal - whose editorial page is typically a barometer of the thinking of the Republican Party establishment, lambasted the brand Santorum's conservatism.
An article said focal former Senator from Pennsylvania on religion and social issues could make it harder for the eventual Republican candidate to appeal to independent voters, the key to victory in the Nov. 6 election.
Another article said Santorum has "life-threatening liability issues general elections," and that its social policies - which, among other things, seeking an end to abortion and childbirth increase - increase the role of government in American life. A key principle of the Republican platform is to reduce the influence of government on citizens.
"Voters will wonder what other values it was seeking to establish through the government," columnist Kimberly A. Strassel writes in this article.
Santorum campaign did not comment on the article either.
ELECTION ECONOMY "
However, Santorum said last week in Ohio when asked about his personal views against contraception it is absurd to think that "I'll be the super-czar (who is) going to try to impose on the rest of the country ".
Republican strategists recognize a lot in creating the game for Romney as the only other four contenders Republicans (Romney, Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul) who could go against Obama in November, and hopefully a win Romney in Michigan.
"The election of 2012 general election will be an economy," said Steve Schmidt, who managed the execution fails Arizona Senator John McCain for president in 2008.
"The reality of politics is that if your candidate and you talk about Satan and the dangers of contraception and prenatal testing - all these problems make it impossible to communicate a message of government reform (and ) to control its spending.
"There is not a large enough base of people to put on top in a general election, when he talks about all these issues (social)," Schmidt added.
This is why many Republicans establishment "move heaven and earth" to help Romney win Michigan, on Tuesday, when Romney is also favored to win the Arizona primary, said Mark Pfeifle Republican strategist.
Schmidt and other Republicans said Santorum has also been damaged by a comment he made during Wednesday's debate, when he defended a proposal to the vote, he opposed because, in Washington, " when you're on the team, sometimes you take one for the team leader. "
Romney, former Massachusetts governor who grew up in Michigan, pounced on the comment as evidence of his claim that Santorum was initiated free spending in Washington.
PLAYING FOR EMPTY SEATS
Romney had his own difficult times throughout the primary season. His campaign has produced a couple more Friday during his speech before the Detroit Economic Club at Ford Field, home of the 65,000-seat Lions of the National Football League Detroit.
Romney spoke from a podium on the 30-yard line of football field as the crowd, mostly men in suits, sat on chairs set up on the artificial turf. It seemed an odd choice for a place because even though more than 1000 people attended, the stadium had a feeling of emptiness.
Romney, a framework of fairness former hotel which has taken some criticism in Michigan because he opposed a federal bailout $ 81 billion largely credited with helping to save the auto industry, emphasized his roots Michigan and love for cars produced by the automobile industry of the state.
He stressed that he drives a Ford Mustang and Chevrolet pickup, and his wife, Ann "has two Cadillacs, in fact" - a comment that analysts said could alienate some blue-collar voters by reminding them of great Romney's wealth.
During his speech, Romney declared himself the Republican presidential candidate with "the only chance" to defeat Obama.
Romney also promised to make a fundamental change to rebuild the U.S. economy with fiscally conservative policies, a message he hopes to help make a comeback in the state hit hard, where Santorum threat to score a surprise.
The primaries in Michigan and Arizona are preludes to the important "Super Tuesday" contests on March 6, when 10 states will hold presidential primaries or caucuses.
Romney said that if elected he would seek tax cuts, budget cuts, deficit reduction and law reform, which together stimulate the surge of employment growth.
"I'm not promising that every day will be easy, or it will not sacrifice," said Romney. "But I'm promising that every day things will get better."
AD WARS IN MICHIGAN
Importance of Michigan at the battle of state by state, for the Republican nomination is evident in the wave of TV and radio spots submerging residents this week.
Romney campaign has spent at least $ 1.7 million in Michigan on ads, according to a media buyer who follows Republican campaign ad placements.
Restoring Our Future, an independent pro-Romney "Super PAC", or political action committee, has invested at least $ 2.3 million in TV ads, mailings and phone calls criticizing Santorum.
As of Thursday night, Santorum's campaign had spent $ 800 000 on radio and television ads in Michigan, according to a Republican media buyer. The Fund Red, White and Blue, a pro-Santorum Super PAC, spent another $ 1.7 million on television ads and direct-mail and phone calls.
Santorum, fighting against Mitt Romney in this election say is a close race in Tuesday's crucial primary in Michigan, sought to shift the narrative of his campaign to employment and the economy of the evening Friday with a speech in Lincoln Park, Michigan.
Earlier, however, there were signs of action Santorum this week - his provocative statements against abortion and contraception, his request that Satan attacks America and its performance during the debate rather dull in Arizona , on Wednesday - had given some leading Republicans new ammunition in their back-scenes push to see his campaign undone.
Two pieces of opinion Friday in The Wall Street Journal - whose editorial page is typically a barometer of the thinking of the Republican Party establishment, lambasted the brand Santorum's conservatism.
An article said focal former Senator from Pennsylvania on religion and social issues could make it harder for the eventual Republican candidate to appeal to independent voters, the key to victory in the Nov. 6 election.
Another article said Santorum has "life-threatening liability issues general elections," and that its social policies - which, among other things, seeking an end to abortion and childbirth increase - increase the role of government in American life. A key principle of the Republican platform is to reduce the influence of government on citizens.
"Voters will wonder what other values it was seeking to establish through the government," columnist Kimberly A. Strassel writes in this article.
Santorum campaign did not comment on the article either.
ELECTION ECONOMY "
However, Santorum said last week in Ohio when asked about his personal views against contraception it is absurd to think that "I'll be the super-czar (who is) going to try to impose on the rest of the country ".
Republican strategists recognize a lot in creating the game for Romney as the only other four contenders Republicans (Romney, Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul) who could go against Obama in November, and hopefully a win Romney in Michigan.
"The election of 2012 general election will be an economy," said Steve Schmidt, who managed the execution fails Arizona Senator John McCain for president in 2008.
"The reality of politics is that if your candidate and you talk about Satan and the dangers of contraception and prenatal testing - all these problems make it impossible to communicate a message of government reform (and ) to control its spending.
"There is not a large enough base of people to put on top in a general election, when he talks about all these issues (social)," Schmidt added.
This is why many Republicans establishment "move heaven and earth" to help Romney win Michigan, on Tuesday, when Romney is also favored to win the Arizona primary, said Mark Pfeifle Republican strategist.
Schmidt and other Republicans said Santorum has also been damaged by a comment he made during Wednesday's debate, when he defended a proposal to the vote, he opposed because, in Washington, " when you're on the team, sometimes you take one for the team leader. "
Romney, former Massachusetts governor who grew up in Michigan, pounced on the comment as evidence of his claim that Santorum was initiated free spending in Washington.
PLAYING FOR EMPTY SEATS
Romney had his own difficult times throughout the primary season. His campaign has produced a couple more Friday during his speech before the Detroit Economic Club at Ford Field, home of the 65,000-seat Lions of the National Football League Detroit.
Romney spoke from a podium on the 30-yard line of football field as the crowd, mostly men in suits, sat on chairs set up on the artificial turf. It seemed an odd choice for a place because even though more than 1000 people attended, the stadium had a feeling of emptiness.
Romney, a framework of fairness former hotel which has taken some criticism in Michigan because he opposed a federal bailout $ 81 billion largely credited with helping to save the auto industry, emphasized his roots Michigan and love for cars produced by the automobile industry of the state.
He stressed that he drives a Ford Mustang and Chevrolet pickup, and his wife, Ann "has two Cadillacs, in fact" - a comment that analysts said could alienate some blue-collar voters by reminding them of great Romney's wealth.
During his speech, Romney declared himself the Republican presidential candidate with "the only chance" to defeat Obama.
Romney also promised to make a fundamental change to rebuild the U.S. economy with fiscally conservative policies, a message he hopes to help make a comeback in the state hit hard, where Santorum threat to score a surprise.
The primaries in Michigan and Arizona are preludes to the important "Super Tuesday" contests on March 6, when 10 states will hold presidential primaries or caucuses.
Romney said that if elected he would seek tax cuts, budget cuts, deficit reduction and law reform, which together stimulate the surge of employment growth.
"I'm not promising that every day will be easy, or it will not sacrifice," said Romney. "But I'm promising that every day things will get better."
AD WARS IN MICHIGAN
Importance of Michigan at the battle of state by state, for the Republican nomination is evident in the wave of TV and radio spots submerging residents this week.
Romney campaign has spent at least $ 1.7 million in Michigan on ads, according to a media buyer who follows Republican campaign ad placements.
Restoring Our Future, an independent pro-Romney "Super PAC", or political action committee, has invested at least $ 2.3 million in TV ads, mailings and phone calls criticizing Santorum.
As of Thursday night, Santorum's campaign had spent $ 800 000 on radio and television ads in Michigan, according to a Republican media buyer. The Fund Red, White and Blue, a pro-Santorum Super PAC, spent another $ 1.7 million on television ads and direct-mail and phone calls.
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