Santorum thrashes Romney
Published:Wednesday | February 8, 2012 | 9:43 AM
Republican hopeful Rick Santorum last night thrashed front runner Mitt Romney in Minnesota and Missouri in the presidential nomination contests.
According to the BBC, Santorum, a social conservative, was even leading in Colorado, according to partial results.
Defeat in Colorado for Romney would be a huge upset, as he was expected to win easily.
The eventual Republican nominee will go on to face Democratic President Barack Obama in November's election.
Newt Gingrich, remains Romney's main challenger.
Speaking from Missouri, Santorum told supporters Conservatism is alive and well in Missouri and Minnesota.