Rick Santorum
With Alabama’s March 13 primary looking more and more important, Rick Santorum has pulled even with the Republican field in a poll conducted by Alabama State University. While former House Speaker Newt Gingrich maintains a small lead with 18.9 percent, Santorum’s share of support has more than doubled in the last month to 18.3 percent. Meanwhile, Mitt Romney has slipped to 15.2 percent.
Texas Congressman Ron Paul was not included in the poll except for a choice for “other.”
Almost a month ago, Santorum trailed the pack in a three-way matchup.
Meanwhile, Rep. Robert Aderholt announced Friday that he would endorse Santorum for the nomination.
