- 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%
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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.
Politician has successfully been a politician, his supporter says.
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.
Clinton apparently said Santorum would be "found out" after the death of his newborn son.
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.
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.
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.
| Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2005 | S.1543 | Clinical Research Act of 2005 | 07/28/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
| 07/28/2005 | S.423 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make a stillborn child an insurable dependent for purposes of the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program. | 07/28/2005 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1235, as amended, ordered to be reported. (All Actions) |
| 07/27/2005 | S.Res.216 | A resolution expressing gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served in World War II, commending the acts of heroism displayed by those servicemembers, and recognizing the "Greatest Generation Homecoming Weekend" to be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | 07/27/2005 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 07/26/2005 | S.1487 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Sorafenib. | 07/26/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/26/2005 | S.1486 | A bill to extend the suspension of duty on Baytron M. | 07/26/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/22/2005 | S.1471 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur RF-E. | 07/22/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/22/2005 | S.1470 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur HL. | 07/22/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/22/2005 | S.1469 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur BL XP 2468. | 07/22/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/22/2005 | S.1468 | A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on Crelan VP LS 2147 (self-blocked cycloaliphatic polyuretdione). | 07/22/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/22/2005 | S.1467 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Walocel VP-M 20660. | 07/22/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/22/2005 | S.1466 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur R-E. | 07/22/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/21/2005 | S.1460 | A bill to extend the suspension of duty on D-Mannose. | 07/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/21/2005 | S.1459 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on TSME. | 07/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/21/2005 | S.1458 | A bill to temporarily suspend the duty on Baytron and Baytron P. | 07/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/21/2005 | S.1457 | A bill to extend the suspension of duty on Baytron C-R. | 07/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/21/2005 | S.1456 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on XAMA 7. | 07/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/21/2005 | S.1455 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on XAMA 2. | 07/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/21/2005 | S.1454 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Walocel MW 3000 PFV. | 07/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/21/2005 | S.1453 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur VP LS 2253. | 07/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/21/2005 | S.1452 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Desmodur E 14. | 07/21/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
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