Santorum is the new Huckabee

[gerryb]

Just got this email from his campaign;

I wanted you to be the first to know about some very big news the campaign just received.

Last night, 150 of America's top religious and conservative leaders had a meeting to decide who they would unite behind in the Republican primary.

I am honored -- and humbled -- to announce they have chosen to use their united voice to support our campaign.

This latest endorsement reinvigorates our campaign. But it also presents new challenges.

We will be conducting an even higher level of outreach to evangelical voters and other social conservatives in South Carolina and across the country.

That will cost a great deal of money. And it's why I need your continued support right now.

Make a special contribution of $25, $50, $100 or more to help us capitalize on this truly encouraging news.

This announcement came as a wonderful surprise. Tony Perkins, the group's spokesman and President of Family Research Council, said:

"Rick Santorum has consistently articulated the issues that are of concern to conservatives, both economic and social. He has woven those into a very solid platform. And he has a record of stability."

Tony has been a strong fighter for our shared conservative values over the years. And that's why this endorsement means such a great deal to me.

Thank you again.



Fighting For America,


Rick Santorum

 

[gerryb]

Santorum voted for Title X funding to give money to planned parenthood to provide abortions... THREE TIMES.

 

[Paulitics 2011]

Santorum voted for Title X funding to give money to planned parenthood to provide abortions... THREE TIMES.

Ron NEEDS to mention this in the debates. This is a critical hit to his social conservative credentials.

 

[flightlesskiwi]

so, he's not on the DC ballot, and not on the VA ballot... did he make the IL ballot??

edit:

His campaign also filed incomplete slates of delegates in Illinois and Ohio, which could limit his ability to win delegates in those key states.

 

[gerryb]

so, he's not on the DC ballot, and not on the VA ballot... did he make the IL ballot??

It doesn't matter -- look at what Huckabee did to us in 2008.. He dropped out as soon as he blunted any momentum RP could get with Evangelicals/The South

 

[jeremiahj13]

Lot less good looking/arrogant looking though lol.

 

[flightlesskiwi]

It doesn't matter -- look at what Huckabee did to us in 2008.. He dropped out as soon as he blunted any momentum RP could get with Evangelicals/The South

that's what i was figuring the game is. Santorum is Ron Paul's troll. and some evangelical leaders have joined in the trolling.

 

[Sola_Fide]

Great choice Tony Perkins...

Ugh...the emptiness of the modern religious right is just sad.

GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY YOU SLAVES!

 

[Lord Xar]

Santorum voted for Title X funding to give money to planned parenthood to provide abortions... THREE TIMES.

Why are there no commercials saying this and how he wants to stop the tea party!!!!
....rp campaign.... jump on this.

Argggghhh

Yes - debates too!!!!!

 

[ShaneEnochs]

Jesus would disapprove.

 

[vechorik]

What exactly caused Huckabee to fall? Anyone remember?

 

[James Madison]

Great choice Tony Perkins...

Ugh...the emptiness of the modern religious right is just sad.

GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY YOU SLAVES!

It's ironic, isn't it? We're fighting the same people Christ fought 2000 years ago.

 

[gerryb]

What exactly caused Huckabee to fall? Anyone remember?

The media turned on him when his purpose was finished

 

[James Madison]

What exactly caused Huckabee to fall? Anyone remember?

McCain won NH and SC. Pretty much destroyed any momentum he had coming out of Iowa.

 

[Moebedda]

Jesus would disapprove.

Indeed

 

[gerryb]

McCain won NH and SC. Pretty much destroyed any momentum he had coming out of Iowa.

No he stuck around and took 20% until (I think?) the mid-March/April timeframe

 

[davidhperry]

Jesus would disapprove.

I agree, and I say that as a Christian. The media is going to make a lot of hay out of this, but times have changed, and Santorum is a lot less likable than Huckbee was. They might believe the same things, but Santorum has a habit of sticking his foot in his mouth. Which is great for us.

 

[Rincewind]

that's what i was figuring the game is. Santorum is Ron Paul's troll. and some evangelical leaders have joined in the trolling.

Well, at least Romney has a troll too, and his name is Newt Gingrich.

 

[James Madison]

No he stuck around and took 20% until (I think?) the mid-March/April timeframe

I don't think so. But you may be right. I've slept since 2008.

 

[Diurdi]

Santorum voted for Title X funding to give money to planned parenthood to provide abortions... THREE TIMES.

Ummm, really?