Santorum Stands On Principle: His Loss Will Be Our Loss

Today's Opinion Journal has an excellent piece in defense of Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum by Peggy Noonan.  Santorum, who appears to be headed to defeat in his Senate re-election bid, has been backed by such diverse personalities as radio host Don Imus who doesn't agree with Santorum on all the issues - but praises him as a man who stands on principle. 

He straddles the balance between representing his state and the United States by coming down on the side of what he sees as the principled course.  He doesn't try to weasel out of his positions like other calculating politicians and has an impressive slate of legislation - and a penchant for bipartisan work to move significant legislation along. 

Perhaps Mr. Santorum is not a good fit for the Congress since he does get things done and stands on principle.  But it would seem he is just what the Congress needs - someone who does speak honestly among the dissimulating multitudes.  His loss will be our loss.