Santorum Mute on Mitt

Sources say that Rick Santorum spoke to GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney before announcing the end of his campaign Tuesday. But the former Pennsylvania senator made no mention of Romney or any of the other Republican candidates in his 20-minute speech from Gettysburg—meaning the Republican frontrunner may have to work a little harder for Santorum’s endorsement. Romney tipped his hat to Santorum, saying in a three-sentence statement that Santorum was an “able and worthy competitor.” Romney, now firmly the presumptive Republican nominee, said Santorum “has proven himself to be an important voice in our party and in the nation.”