• 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.

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 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
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
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug

Strongly Support
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

No Opinion
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements

Strongly Oppose
10. Expand the military

Strongly Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism

No Opinion
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

No Opinion
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 409
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
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)
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)
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)
Total: 1683
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
10/08/2004 S.2956 Disabled Veterans Transition Assistance Act of 2004
10/06/2004 S.2909 Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Natural Gas Pipeline Enlargement Act
09/23/2004 S.Res.428 A resolution reauthorizing the John Heinz Senate Fellowship Program.
09/23/2004 S.2376 Working Family Tax Relief Act of 2004
09/15/2004 S.Res.422 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should designate the week beginning September 12, 2004, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".
08/25/2004 S.J.Res.4 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing Congress to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.
09/10/2004 S.2789 Second Chance Act of 2004
09/09/2004 S.Res.421 A resolution expressing outrage at the recent terrorist atrocities in Beslan, Russian Federation, and condolences to the victims of the families.
09/07/2004 S.Con.Res.106 A concurrent resolution urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for the presidential election on October 31, 2004.
09/07/2004 S.Con.Res.81 A concurrent resolution expressing the concern of Congress over Iran's development of the means to produce nuclear weapons.
07/22/2004 S.2722 A bill to maintain and expand the steel import licensing and monitoring program.
07/22/2004 S.Res.221 A resolution recognizing National Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the importance and accomplishments of historically Black colleges and universities.
07/21/2004 S.2695 Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice Act
07/20/2004 S.Res.408 A resolution supporting the construction by Israel of a security fence to prevent Palestinian terrorist attacks, condemning the decision of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the security fence, and urging no further action by the United Nations to delay or prevent the construction of the security fence.
07/15/2004 S.2659 Medicare Rural Home Health Services Improvement Act of 2004
07/15/2004 S.J.Res.40 Federal Marriage Amendment
07/14/2004 S.976 Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2003
07/07/2004 S.2614 ESRD Modernization Act of 2004
06/24/2004 S.2600 A bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol to enter into a contract to revise the statue commemorating women's suffrage located in the rotunda of the United States Capitol to include a likeness of Sojourner Truth.
06/24/2004 S.J.Res.39 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
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