Santorum wins put pressure on Gingrich

Rick Santorum won crucial primaries in Alabama and Mississippi in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, dealing a devastating blow to Newt Gingrich and securing his position as the chief conservative alternative to front-runner Mitt Romney.

Rick Santorum won crucial primaries in Alabama and Mississippi in the race for the Republican presidential nomination last night.

The victiries have dealt a devastating blow to Newt Gingrich and secured Santorum's position as the chief conservative alternative to front-runner Mitt Romney.