Politics News & Analysis: Santorum on the defensive in debate

If you have difficulty viewing this newsletter, click here to view as a Web page. Click here to view in plain text. Thursday, February 23, 2012 Top Stories Santorum goes on defensive Dan Balz and Sandhya Somashekhar Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum was thrown on the defensive during a debate as rival Mitt Romney attacked the former senator over spending and earmarks. PostPolitics Headlines Obama, Romney offer their tax visions Romney's tax plan Taking heat on gas prices, Obama to defend energy policy but offer 'no quick fixes' Santorum's 'phony theology' criticism of Obama follows theme Supreme Court conflicted about prosecuting on military valor lies Small donors and the enthusiasm gap Advancing benefits for same-sex partners of federal workers Profiting in Afghanistan The Fix Arizona Republican debate: Winners and losers Google shows how debate hurt Rick Santorum Operation Chaos in Michigan 44: Politics & Policy White House on Obama's religious faith Obama pays tribute to black experience Obama sings blues with B.B. King More Headlines Two Western journalists killed in Syria Guantanamo detainee reaches plea deal Greek plan could mean exile Window firms agree to settlement with FTC Opinions Two miscast candidates Wall Street's backup plan Getting Iran to back down Congressional votes database Browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. Explore the database House votes Senate votes Get The Washington Post, your way. Want to stay on top of the latest news, features, commentary and more? Here's how: Mobile: Alerts: Social Media: Applications Web site E-mail SMS RSS Feeds Facebook Twitter SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-NEWSLETTER CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071 ©2012 The Washington Post Privacy Policy