than once thought that s because of course of the volatility of the race. republicans have their work cut out for them. registration numbers are at aun all time low and the party needs funding. while most republicans say they agree with gingrich s plan to drill they aren t all sold on this candidate in particular. two of gingrich s republican rivals were in michigan today. the primary will is on tuesday and seen as a critical test for mitt romney and rick santorum. michigan is of course romney s home state and it would be considered a significant loss for his campaign. the two today did what they have been doing throughout this campaign, trying to claim the role as the conservative candidate. i am the conservative candidate whachlt we need in the white house is principled conservative leader ship and i will bring it. it is laughable to have a liberal governor of massachusetts suggest i am not the conservative in this race. most independent experts sa i that santorum h