Matt and guest-host Chris Moody recap the scene at CPAC and relate whether Matt successfully avoided his thousands of adoring fans. They discuss how opposing the payroll tax cut was like a rat's head in the GOP's coke can, and marvel at the incredible rehabilitation of Rick Santorum. Is Santorum right to claim that he's the conservative alternative to Romney? And are Tim Pawlenty and Mike Huckabee kicking themselves right now?  

Under discussion this week: Why Matt won't talk to you at CPAC. Will conservatives get on the Santorum train? Why Romney lives or dies by the monthly jobs reports. Can Romney govern without a philosophy? And Matt and Bill get a little testy over contraception and explore the political fallout from Obama's decision.

This week, on The Program Formerly Known as TWiB: Why Matt is dreading going to the Conservative Political Action Conference. How will the CPAC crowd respond to the presidential candidates? Will Romney run right or run center in the general? And Bill and Matt try to figure out why Ann Coulter, Matt Drudge, and Jennifer Rubin all seem to be in the tank for Romney.