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The Arena

  • Ex-Rep. Artur Davis
  • Joanne Bamberger
  • Jeffrey Taylor
  • Ex-St. Rep. David Orentlicher

"It is for real, but it has the feel of John Edwards' last minute run in Iowa in 2004."

Ex-Rep. Artur Davis Former congressman (D-Ala.); Partner, SNR Denton law firm

"Santorum has timed his Republican "flavor of the month" moment perfectly."

Joanne Bamberger Political strategist; blogger PunditMom; Author, Mothers of Intention

"The media’s narrative over who is the most popular at the moment or “the flavor of the day” is unshakable."

Jeffrey Taylor Managing partner, U.S. Government Relations Intl., LLC

"It will not prevent Romney from laying claim to the nomination in the end."

Ex-St. Rep. David Orentlicher Former Indiana state representative (D); professor, Indiana University

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