Campaign Journal: Spin Room

You'll be surprised to hear who Rick Santorum thinks won the Tampa debate. Hint: it's the same person he thinks is the best choice for Florida voters.

After Monday's debate, Gingrich spokesman R.C. Hammond argued that Mitt Romney's attack on his candidate were the product of a desperate campaign.

Romney strategist Stuart Stevens says he has a soft spot in his heart for Newt Gingrich, but is quick to add that the fomer speaker would be "an utter disaster'' as the Republican nominee. (With cameo by DC's leading Cliff Burton/Rick Santorum expert at left.)