Santorum: America's Churchill

Santorum has spent the last few weeks of his campaign touring the state giving a speech in which he defines the "gathering storm" of threats to America. This isn't fear-mongering, but rather a strong and honest warning for Americans. It's also a major reason why Senator Santorum needs re-elected.

Frank Gaffney Jr., columnist and founder of the Center for Security Policy, published an article Monday referring to Santorum as the "American Churchill." Gaffney, who introduced Santorum on three of his campaign stops, wrote, "He spoke with passion and authority about the combination of enemies who are currently joining forces � despite differences of ideology no less dramatic than those of Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, Imperial Japan and Fascist Italy when they were allies during World War II � to advance a common goal of destroying America and other freedom-loving nations."

Santorum's speech comes at a time where he is fighting for his political life. This upcoming election will not only decide who goes into office, but also the course America will take. In this time of increased military threat abroad, we can't afford to have an inexperienced follower like Bob Casey Jr. in office. Gaffney writes, "Like Churchill before him, Sen. Santorum is far more than a Cassandra warning of the dangers ahead. He is a man with a record of leadership and accomplishment who both recognizes such perils and works effectively to devise and adopt appropriate strategies for dealing with them."

Gaffney compares Santorum and Casey's stance on the "gathering storm":

The commanding grasp shown by Sen. Santorum of the most important issues of our day stands in stark contrast to the haplessness of his opponent, State Treasurer Bob Casey, Jr., when it comes to the war. He has generally declined to debate the substance of the incumbent's positions and judgments, offering � often incoherently � canned talking points and platitudes seemingly focus-group tested to obscure his lack of knowledge or gravitas.

In the past few days, Sen. Santorum has found a way of starkly demonstrating to Pennsylvania's voters that Treasurer Casey is more than unprepared for the job he seeks in the U.S. Senate. He has also been missing-in-action when it comes to the role he could have been playing to support the war effort in his present job .

Pennsylvania, and America, need a strong leader like Santorum. One who understands the threats facing America, and is willing to face them head-on.