- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2006 | S.3787 | Congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery Act | 08/03/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
| 08/01/2006 | S.3766 | America's Communities Leveraging Assets for Students and Schools (America's CLASS) Act of 2006 | 08/01/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/28/2006 | S.3726 | Railroad Retirement Technical Improvement Act of 2006 | 07/28/2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
| 07/25/2006 | S.3720 | Farm and Ranch Land Protection Flexibility Act of 2006 | 07/25/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (All Actions) |
| 07/20/2006 | S.3432 | Project Safe Childhood Act | 07/20/2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
| 12/19/2006 | S.843 | Combating Autism Act of 2006 | 12/19/2006 Became Public Law No: 109-416. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
| 12/09/2006 | S.Res.549 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding modern-day slavery. | 12/09/2006 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 12/06/2006 | S.Res.613 | A resolution honoring the life and work of William Wilberforce and commemorating the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade in Great Britain. | 12/06/2006 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (All Actions) |
| 09/29/2006 | S.3997 | Landfill Gas Act of 2006 | 09/29/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 09/29/2006 | S.Res.592 | A resolution designating the week of November 5 through 11, 2006, as "Long-Term Care Awareness Week". | 09/29/2006 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 09/28/2006 | S.3971 | Iran Freedom Support Act | 09/28/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
| 09/26/2006 | S.3941 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to fully allow students to live in units eligible for the low-income housing credit, and for other purposes. | 09/26/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 09/26/2006 | S.Res.587 | A resolution expressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the ideological alliance that exists between the countries of Cuba and Venezuela, and supporting the people of Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela in the quest of those peoples to achieve a truly democratic form of government. | 09/26/2006 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (All Actions) |
| 07/20/2006 | S.1896 | Schools Safely Acquiring Faculty Excellence Act of 2005 | 07/20/2006 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
| 07/19/2006 | S.3504 | Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006 | 07/19/2006 Became Public Law No: 109-242. (TXT | PDF) (All Actions) |
| 09/21/2006 | S.3926 | Empower America: Securing America's Energy Future Act of 2006 | 09/21/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 09/20/2006 | S.3551 | Tylersville Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act | 09/20/2006 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 619. (All Actions) |
| 09/15/2006 | S.1321 | Telephone Excise Tax Repeal and Taxpayer Protection and Assistance Act of 2006 | 09/15/2006 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 614. (All Actions) |
| 07/18/2006 | S.2754 | Alternative Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies Enhancement Act | 07/18/2006 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 924 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 2754 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. (All Actions) |
| 07/13/2006 | S.3657 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the Federal home loan banks to be treated as tax exempt bonds. | 07/13/2006 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
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