Decision 2012: Romney Refocuses on Economy

In the race for the Republican presidential nomination, Mitt Romney is focusing on the economy as he scrambles in a very tight primary race in his home state of Michigan. If he loses there next Tuesday to Rick Santorum, it could be a devastating blow to Romney's campaign.

Class discussion: Romney has been considered the clear favorite in the Republican presidential race. Find news reports on Santorum gaining ground on Romney. How did the race get so tight? Romney has collected much more money than his rivals, why is he having trouble winning over Republican voters? Who would be a stronger candidate in the general election? Why?