What do coming out as gay, a bag of puppies and Newt Gingrich’s face in a bowl of oatmeal have in common? I’m not telling you yet – you’ve probably already guessed. I will say that each – and more, played a part in keeping the crucial nine voters from the polls where their votes would have made all of the difference for Rick Santorum . Just like every one of nature’s snowflakes, each individual and their story is flakey and unique.