Santorum’s Late Surge

Santorum has seen a late spark in Iowa.

Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Penn.) greets guests during a campaign stop at the CASI Center for Active Seniors on Dec. 29 in Davenport, Iowa. Santorum has seen a late spark in Iowa, and according to polling data has moved into third place behind Ron Paul and Mitt Romney. The GOP presidential contenders are crisscrossing Iowa in the final stretch of campaigning before the Jan. 3 caucus, the first test the candidates must face before becoming the Republican presidential nominee. Scott Olson/Getty Images