Democrats Crossing Over to Vote for Santorum

Mitt Romney barely squeaked to a victory yesterday in his home state of Michigan.  Michigan’s open primary allowed thousands of Democrats to vote for Rick Santorum.  I don’t know how many — or if any — of the remaining states have an open primary.

Theoretically, the GOP would be toast if Santorum got the nomination.  Obama’s re-election would be a slam dunk.  Rick “Life Begins at Erection” Santorum and his cult following of fetus-worshipers and Biblehumps couldn’t possibly appeal to the general electorate.  Put the boneheaded snake-handler at the top of the Republican ticket, and Obama will coast to victory.

Right???

But [shudder] what if this scheme backfired?  It’s unlikely, but what if the unthinkable were to happen?  Could Rick Santorum possibly get elected to the White House?