Bob Franken thinks SC Sen. Jim DeMint's hurting the GOP, but also that he's suddenly inserted himself into the 2012 sweepstakes.
.... it shouldn't be long before DeMint joins him [Gingrich] on the list of those mentioned as presidential prospects, right along with Sarah Palin.
Then, if the Democrats implode over health care, which certainly looks possible, he can claim credit.
If things really work out for DeMint, he can become the next "fresh" face who gets ahead by practicing the same stale kind of confrontation.
If DeMint goes the way of Sanford, South Carolina can still offer Lindsey Graham for Prez.
So here's suggesting he log on to match.com
