John Sides and Lynn Vavreck
  • Does Romney’s Wealth Pay Dividends for Santorum?Article

    Does Romney’s Wealth Pay Dividends for Santorum?

    The GOP primary campaign continues to draw attention to wealth and social class.  Mitt Romney’s most recent offhand remarks—about his wife’s “couple of Cadillacs” and his friendships with NASCAR team owners—once again illuminated his privilege.  Meanwhile, Rick Santorum’s challenge to Romney is built on his possible appeal to blue-collar ...

    28 Feb 2012