SANTORUM, RICHARD J.

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SANTORUM, RICHARD J.
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: Experience: Campaign Volunteer, Senator John Heinz; Home State: Pennsylvania; Running: President, United States, 2016; Total Raised: $1,484,103Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016; Winning: Won with 0.00%; Write a Review

Personal

Full Name: Richard 'Rick' J. Santorum

Gender: Male

Family: Wife: Karen; 8 Children: Elizabeth, John, Daniel, Gabriel (deceased), Sarah, Peter, Patrick, Isabella

Birth Date: 05/10/1958

Birth Place: Winchester, VA

Home City: Mount Lebanon, PA

Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

JD, Dickinson School of Law, 1986

MBA, University of Pittsburgh, 1981

BA, Political Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1980

Political Experience

Campaign Volunteer, Senator John Heinz

Candidate, United States President, 2012

Senator, United States Senate, 1994-2006

Candidate, United States Senate, Pennsylvania, 2006

Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1990-1994

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Former Member, Congressional Volunteer Firefighters Caucus

Founder, Congressional Working Group on Religious Freedom

Former Member, National Republican Senatorial Committee

Former Chair, Renewal Alliance

Former Member, Senate Armed Services Committee, United States Senate

Former Member, Senate Health Care Task Force

Former Chair, Senate Republican Conference

Former Member, Senate Rural Health Caucus

Former Member, Senate Steel Caucus

Director, Senate Local Government Committee, 1982-1986

Director, Senate Transportation Committee, 1984-1986

Professional Experience

Former Contributor, Fox News Network

Former Host, "Morning in America"

Senior Fellow, The Ethics and Public Policy Center

Former Columnist, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Attorney, Kirkpatrick and Lockhart, 1986-1989

Administrative Assistant, State Senator J. Doyle Corman, 1981-1986

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

Co-Founder, Patriot Voices, 2012-present

Chair, America's Foundation Political Action Committee, present

Member, Italian Heritage Society

Member, Italian Sons and Daughters of America

Board Member, Mount Lebanon Extended Day Program

Member, Pennsylvania State Bar Association

Member, Rotary International

Additional Information

Publications:

Bella's Gift: How One Little Girl Transformed Our Family and Inspired a Nation

It Takes a Family, American Patriots: Answering the Call to Freedom, and Blue Collar Conservatives: Recommitting to an America that Works

About Rick Santorum

In the 2012 Republican presidential nomination race, Santorum finished a surprising second behind the eventual nominee, Mitt Romney, capturing six states and 234 delegates – even ahead of libertarian icon Ron Paul and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. This was achieved in spite of his record defeat (by an 18-point margin) for an incumbent in a Senate election in 30 years and his “Google-problem” - instigated by gay activist Dan Savage’s web campaign in 2003, which sought to popularize an alternate definition of “Santorum”, in retaliation to Santorum’s equating the issue of gay marriage to bestiality and pedophilia.

Santorum however, has never been one to shy away from a controversy. A passionate and opinionated man, even his critics readily admit that this articulate socio-fiscal conservative believes in his own convictions, and never plays to the gallery.

His stances on national security, economy, social issues and opposition against the gay agenda mirrors those of the Republican conservative grassroots, and being one of the few openly religious top level politician in the party accords him a strong claim on the religious base of the GOP. Santorum captivating oratory skills and charisma lends further weight to his credibility as a potential candidate.

Total: 11

Santorum Gave The Worst Response When Asked What Rubio Has Accomplished

Politician has successfully been a politician, his supporter says.

02/04/2016

By Alana Horowitz Satlin | The Huffington Post

Santorum still in for summit connected to anti-Muslim rhetoric

Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum is one of the few GOP candidates planning to attend a summit next week connected to Frank J. Gaffney, a figure who has been labeled extremist for his views on Islam and whose group's work was referenced in Donald Trump's proposal to ban all Muslims from entering the U.S.

12/08/2015

By Daniel Strauss | POLITICO

Santorum asks Bill Clinton: 'What kind of darkness do you have in you?'

Clinton apparently said Santorum would be "found out" after the death of his newborn son.

12/07/2015

By Caitlin Yilek | The Hill

Rick Santorum to donors: 'I've taken on the ladies of The View'

The conservative backlash to CNBC's presidential debate has created plenty of political opportunity for Republicans. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) set the bar, telling reporters after a pheasant hunt — a gun slung over his shoulder — that Republicans deserved a debate moderated by Mark Levin and Rush Limbaugh.

11/05/2015

By David Weigel | The Washington Post

Rick Santorum carries the torch against legal immigration

08/20/2015

By Amanda Sakuma | MSNBC

Santorum says he's been talking about immigration for years, glad Trump and Walker agree

08/20/2015

By Seth McLaughlin | The Washington Times

Santorum on Trump: 'I'd vote for him over Hillary Clinton'

Former Sen. Rick Santorum (Pa.) said on Friday that he would back fellow GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump in 2016 over Democrat Hillary Clinton if it came to that.

08/07/2015

By Mark Hensch | The Hill

From second place to back of the pack, Santorum fails to gain 2016 traction

CLEVELAND — On Monday, before he joined the GOP presidential front-runners in a New Hampshire forum, former senator Rick Santorum arrived in the state for a town hall meeting. Fifteen people showed up to see him.

08/05/2015

By David Weigel | The Washington Post

Rick Santorum, facing long odds yet again, is betting on Iowa

07/13/2015

By Jose A. DelReal | The Washington Post

Rick Santorum calls Charleston shooting 'an act of terrorism' but remains less clear on Confederate flag question

06/21/2015

By Jose A. DelReal | The Washington Post

Here's What Rick Santorum And Bobby Jindal Told Us About Faith and Freedom

06/19/2015

By ALI DUKAKIS, RICK KLEIN | ABC NEWS

Total: 5

Thursday, January 28, 2016 7:00 PM Fox News Republican Debate

Location: Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa

Sponsors: Fox News

Moderators: Bret Baier, Megyn Kelly and Chris Wallace

Thursday, January 14, 2016 6:00 PM Fox Business Republican Debate

Location: North Charleston Coliseum in North Charleston, South Carolina

Sponsors: Fox Business Network

Moderators: Neil Cavuto and Maria Bartiromo

Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:00 PM CNN Republican Debate

Location: The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada

Sponsors: CNN, Salem Media Group

Moderators: Wolf Blitzer

Tuesday, November 10, 2015 7:00 PM Fox Business/WSJ Republican Debate

Location: Milwaukee Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sponsors: Fox Business Network, Wall Street Journal

Moderators: Neil Cavuto, Maria Bartiromo, and Gerard Baker

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 6:00 PM CNBC Republican Debate

Location: University of Colorado in Boulder

Sponsors: CNBC

Moderators: Carl Quintanilla, Becky Quick, and John Harwood

General Survey

Issue Title	Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right	Strongly Oppose Abortion is immoral and should be absolutely restricted, because it kills a human being. And abortion clinics are illegal.
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime	Strongly Support "Three Strikes" Laws and death penalty are necessary. The stricter punishment we use, the less crimes it occurs.
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug	Strongly Support We should absolutely say no to drugs! Drug use is immoral and drugs poison our youth and society, and drug users should therefore be punished.
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy	Strongly Oppose The income tax and the IRS should be both abolished. Lower and flatter taxes are the good first step.
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery	Oppose Cutting taxes and reducing regulation is the means to recuperate from the Great Recession.
6. Vouchers for school choice	Strongly Support Government's role in schooling should be limited. State-funded vouchers should pay for private schools, charter schools, home-schooling, or whatever schools parents choose.
7. Make voter registration easier	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
8. Prioritize green energy	Strongly Oppose There's no global warming - it's just natural climatic variation. And if there is a problem, we won't be affacted much.
9. Avoid foreign entanglements	Strongly Oppose U.S. should keep military action against Iran, North Korea and others who oppose American national interests.
10. Expand the military	Strongly Support U.S. needs to keep expanding the military. Increase defense spending is also to meet global responsibilities.
11. Support & expand free trade	Strongly Support We should have open trade with every country in the world. The government has no right to make restrictions on imports or exports.
12. Support American Exceptionalism	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
13. Absolute right to gun ownership	Support Most gun owners can use them safely and responsibly, and it expresses the principle of self-defense against violence. So gun ownership should not be restricted.
14. Expand ObamaCare	Strongly Oppose Government should not be involved with providing healthcare, because it would make the government takeover of a large portion of the economy and undue intrusions into personal medical histories.
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens	Strongly Oppose We should strictly enforce our immigration laws, and crack down on illegal immigrants that have already in the US by deporting and removing all their social benefits.
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive	No Opinion This question is not counted in the answers for any candidate.
17. Keep God in the public sphere	Strongly Support Belief in God is what America was founded upon, so religious organizations, or praying in school, does not violate the separation of church and state. Religious institutions should be involved in welfare or education.
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities	Support Benefits of diversity should be considered. The government should prosecute companies that discriminate against women and minorities.
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage	Strongly Oppose Homosexuality is immoral. We must eradicate so that homosexual values are not imposed upon our children.
20. Privatize Social Security	Strongly Support Americans should self-determine their retirement funding instead of entrust to the government.

Total: 409

Introduced Date	Bill Number	Bill Title	Last Action
06/05/1996	S.1836	A bill to designate a segment of the Clarion River, located in Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.	06/05/1996 Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. (All Actions)
05/16/1996	S.1770	A bill for the relief of Wayne T. Alderson.	05/16/1996 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions)
05/16/1996	S.Con.Res.59	A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should award a medal of honor to Wayne T. Alderson in recognition of acts performed at the risk of his life and beyond the call of duty while serving in the United States Army during World War II.	05/16/1996 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions)
11/18/1995	S.1188	Peanut Program Improvement Act of 1995	11/18/1995 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions)
11/16/1995	S.Res.195	A resolution to honor Frederick C. Branch on the 50th anniversary of his becoming the first African American commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps.	11/16/1995 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions)
10/27/1995	S.304	Commercial Aviation Fuel Tax Repeal Act	10/27/1995 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions)
08/10/1995	S.1150	George C. Marshall Commemorative Coin Act	08/10/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. (All Actions)
06/23/1995	S.960	1995 Community Protection Initiative	06/23/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions)
06/16/1995	S.Con.Res.17	A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the exhibition of the RAH-66 Comanche helicopter.	06/16/1995 Held at the desk. (All Actions)
06/07/1995	S.893	A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for charitable contributions, and for other purposes.	06/07/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions)
04/27/1995	S.599	A bill to eliminate certain welfare benefits with respect to fugitive felons and probation and parole violators, and to facilitate sharing of information with law enforcment officers, and for other purposes.	04/27/1995 Committee on Finance. Hearings held. (All Actions)
02/01/1995	S.328	A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for an optional provision for the reduction of work-related vehicle trips and miles travelled in ozone nonattainment areas designated as severe, and for other purposes.	02/01/1995 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (All Actions)
10/19/1994	H.R.5237	To amend title 31, United States Code, to close appropriation accounts available for an indefinite period.	10/19/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security. (All Actions)
09/29/1994	H.R.5134	Victims' Rights Act of 1994	09/29/1994 Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary. (All Actions)
09/21/1994	H.R.5054	To amend title 5, United States Code, to conform the retirement coverage of Members and congressional employees to that of employees of the executive branch.	09/21/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Personnel and Police. (All Actions)
09/15/1994	H.R.2745	For the relief of Wayne T. Alderson.	09/15/1994 Executive Comment Received from Army. (All Actions)
08/08/1994	H.Res.511	Taxpayers' Right to Know Resolution	08/08/1994 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (All Actions)
08/08/1994	H.R.4657	To eliminate certain welfare benefits with respect to fugitive felons and probation and parole violators, and to facilitate sharing of information with police officers.	08/08/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. (All Actions)
08/02/1994	H.R.3918	Comprehensive Family Health Access and Savings Act	08/02/1994 See H.R.3600. (All Actions)
07/01/1994	H.R.4656	To make the provisions of title IV of the Trade Act of 1974 applicable to Cambodia.	07/01/1994 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions)

Total: 1683

Date	Bill Number	Bill Title
12/22/2006	S.2653	Call Home Act of 2006
12/21/2006	S.2370	Palestinian Anti-Terrorism Act of 2006
12/20/2006	S.1998	Stolen Valor Act of 2005
12/08/2006	S.267	Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2005
12/07/2006	S.4100	Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act
12/05/2006	S.Con.Res.101	A concurrent resolution condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha'is.
11/27/2006	S.3880	Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
11/16/2006	S.Res.599	A resolution designating the week of October 23, 2006, through October 27, 2006, as "National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week".
11/16/2006	S.Res.596	A resolution designating Tuesday, October 10, 2006, as "National Firefighter Appreciation Day" to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States.
09/29/2006	S.4017	Hospital Payment Improvement and Equity Act of 2006
09/29/2006	S.Res.320	A resolution calling the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide.
09/29/2006	S.757	Breast Cancer and Environmental Research Act of 2006
09/29/2006	S.403	Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act
09/28/2006	S.3973	Transit System Flexibility Protection Act of 2006
09/28/2006	S.2491	Byron Nelson Congressional Gold Medal Act
09/27/2006	S.2784	Fourteenth Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Act
09/26/2006	S.3939	RU-486 Patient Health and Safety Protection Act
09/26/2006	S.2590	Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006
09/25/2006	S.1902	CAMRA Act
09/21/2006	S.Res.579	A resolution designating December 13, 2006, as a Day of Remembrance to honor the 25th anniversary of the imposition of martial law by the Communist government in Poland.

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