From Westerville, Ohio -
Barnstorming his way across the Buckeye State, Rick Santorum came to the suburbs of the state capital of Columbus, Ohio this afternoon, urging on his supporters to carry him to victory on Super Tuesday.
"You are probably tired of hearing this, how important Ohio is," Santorum said.
"It may not be 'make or break," Santorum said, "but it's going to be a huge, huge deal."
A couple in Westerville, Ohio listens to Republican candidate Rick Santorum on Monday
As he made his case to about 100 supporters in an American Legion hall in Westerville, Santorum bemoaned the disadvantage he is at on the airwaves in Ohio, which was made clear as I drove around the state again today.
"My mother wouldn't necessarily want to be watching Ohio television these days," Santorum said with a smile.
"And yet, here we are," Santorum added, arguing that somehow his campaign has so far survived what Santorum backers say has been an onslaught of negative ads against him on radio and TV here.
A view of Rick Santorum's rally in Westerville, Ohio from behind TV cameras on Monday
A series of new polls issued in Ohio today showed just how close the race is in the Buckeye State; some have Romney barely ahead, others have Santorum with a very slight edge.
In other words, it remains a toss up.
In a speech punctuated by the giggles and cries of little kids brought along by their parents, Santorum blasted the Obama Administration much more than any of his GOP opponents, as he drew big cheers for criticizing planned defense budget cuts and on social issues.
Santorum was unapologetic about bringing up certain social matters, saying the Republicans have to be more "than just the party of tax cuts."
The stop here was one of three rallies on his last day in Ohio before Super Tuesday; Mitt Romney was also making three stops today as well, both men hoping to come out on top on Tuesday when the votes are counted.
