In which our political reporter Phil Rucker finds himself seated next to Rick Santorum on a flight to N.H.

  • Phil: So what is Rick Santorum doing to prepare for the debate?
  • Rick: Candidly? Nothing.
  • Phil: Mock rehearsal?
  • Rick: I've never done one in my entire political career.
  • Phil: Dreaming up new zingers?
  • Rick: I try not to script at all.
  • Phil: Huddling with consultants and aides?
  • Rick: I don’t have consultants. ... I travel by myself. I like it that way. I’m not afraid of reporters. I should be, but I’m not.