- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2005 | S.788 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Liquid Crystal Device panel assemblies for use in Liquid Crystal Device direct view televisions. | 04/14/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 04/12/2005 | S.766 | Good Samaritan Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Act of 2005 | 04/12/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 04/06/2005 | S.722 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the tax on beer to its pre-1991 level. | 04/06/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 04/06/2005 | S.Res.101 | A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the development of the Salk polio vaccine and its importance in eradicating the incidence of polio. | 04/06/2005 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 03/16/2005 | S.635 | Kidney Care Quality and Improvement Act of 2005 | 03/16/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 03/16/2005 | S.Res.83 | A resolution commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the Black Press of America. | 03/16/2005 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 03/10/2005 | S.595 | Encouraging Work Act of 2005 | 03/10/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 03/09/2005 | S.Res.77 | A resolution condemning all acts of terrorism in Lebanon and calling for the removal of Syrian troops from Lebanon and supporting the people of Lebanon in their quest for a truly democratic form of government. | 03/09/2005 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 03/08/2005 | S.Con.Res.15 | A concurrent resolution encouraging all Americans to increase their charitable giving, with the goal of increasing the annual amount of charitable giving in the United States by 1 percent. | 03/08/2005 Referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 03/07/2005 | S.6 | MORE Act | 03/07/2005 Star Print ordered on on the bill. (All Actions) |
| 03/04/2005 | S.531 | AMS Act | 03/04/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (All Actions) |
| 03/03/2005 | S.512 | Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2005 | 03/03/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 02/17/2005 | S.441 | Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2005 | 02/17/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 02/16/2005 | S.398 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the expensing of environmental remediation costs. | 02/16/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 02/09/2005 | S.327 | Small Business Tax Equalization and Compliance Act of 2005 | 02/09/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 02/07/2005 | S.307 | MILC Extension Act | 02/07/2005 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (All Actions) |
| 11/21/2004 | S.Res.481 | A resolution expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the acts of heroism and military achievement of Major Richard D. Winters (Ret.) during World War II, and commending him for leadership and valor in leading the men of Easy Company. | 11/21/2004 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 11/16/2004 | S.2982 | 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. | 11/16/2004 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (All Actions) |
| 10/07/2004 | S.2925 | Small Business Tax Equalization and Compliance Act of 2004 | 10/07/2004 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 10/07/2004 | S.2924 | Clinical Research Act of 2004 | 10/07/2004 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
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