Santorum 'Google issue' in the news

You know about Rick Santorum’s “Google problem,” right? (If your answer is “No,” just Google “Santorum.”)

Given Santorum’s bursting into the news everywhere thanks to a strong showing in the Iowa caucuses, talking heads on television have had a difficult addressing this relevant, albeit X-rated, component of Santorum’s biography.


“Close behind is Ron Paul and a surging Santorum,” said Andy Levy on Fox News’s “Red Eye.” “Do yourself a favor and don’t Google that last phrase.”

Over on MSNBC, host Chris Hayes went about the issue like this: “Meanwhile, Rick Santorum spent his day on the campaign trail in Iowa. … For reasons that have everything to do with Google, I hesitate to use the word ‘surge’.”

“Kudos Santorum, he worked hard, he earned this,” said Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart. “We’ve had good fun at the show with his last name and its place in Google history. …”

Watch our video roundup of how talking heads all across the country are dancing around the issue: