post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Timothy McNulty | December 3, 2009 Police shootings are of course a sensitive subject in Pittsburgh. But looking at the fallout from the murders of four Seattle officers by a shooter granted clemency by conservative presidential contender (and former Arkansas Gov.) Mike Huckabee, CQ says Huckabee's 2012 chances are over -- and have created an opening for Rick Santorum, who was already doing ground-work...
Swing State Project (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009
? Volunteering : Marriage/partnership equality campaigns in three states are looking for help down the home stretch. The best part is, you don't even have to leave your chair - all three organizations are looking for folks to make calls to help get out the vote. So if you'd like to help, follow the links for Maine , Washington state , and Kalamazoo, Michigan . The folks in Kalamazoo are also looking...
Reflections on Faith and Culture (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009
"As for this mortal life," wrote St. Augustine in the City of God , "what does it matter under whose rule a man lives, being so soon to die, provided that the rulers do not force him to impious and wicked acts?" Keep that qualification in mind, as you glance over the following excerpt from a letter from former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum: In his address at the University...
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa -- Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum says only a sharply conservative Republican message can "stem the tide" of change President Barack Obama is seeking.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 10/01/2009
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum says only a sharply conservative Republican message can "stem the tide" of change President Obama is seeking.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum's trip to Iowa to speak to conservative activists early next month throws a spotlight on his possible run for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 09/18/2009
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum's trip to Iowa to speak to conservative activists early next month throws a spotlight on his possible run for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination.
Above Average Jane (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
From today's Pittsburgh Tribune Review, "Allegheny County GOP mulls primary slate in Pennsylvania," by Debra Erdley In recent days, some have singled out [Joe] Watkins, a Princeton-educated conservative who is pastor of the oldest black Lutheran Church in Philadelphia, as a potential candidate for lieutenant governor. An East-West ticket featuring [Tom] Corbett and Watkins could be a strong...
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 08/13/2009
“A new tide of popular grassroots opposition to the Obama Democrats' senseless policies and insatiable hunger for power is rising across America." -- former Senator Rick "Man on Dog" Santorum Someone's on the crack pipe . I suppose he fits right in with the birthers, teabaggers and the rest of the batsh*t base -- but how on earth can he broaden beyond that demo?! Add former Sen....
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Free subscription) | 08/12/2009
WASHINGTON -- Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, the blunt-talking conservative who once was the No. 3 Senate Republican, will make appearances this fall in the early caucus state of Iowa.
post-gazette.com (Free subscription) | 08/04/2009
Timothy McNulty | August 4, 2009 Pittsburgh's Rick Santorum was tipped off after all about Sen. John Ensign's affair (with his chief of staff's wife) going public, TPM reports today : The John Ensign story just won't go away -- and that's not good news for the Silver State philanderer. Jon Ralston of the Las Vegas Sun has obtained emails sent by Doug Hampton which show two interesting things: First,...
Pam's House Blend (Free subscription) | 07/29/2009
Former U.S. Senator Rick "Man on Dog" Santorum hasn't been relevant since the good citizens of Pennsylvania tossed him out on his posterior. He spent some time at a think tank stoking the fears of Islamofacism, but he couldn't resist the siren song of The Homosexual Agenda, tossing his hat into the ring with the unfortunately named Two Million for Marriage (2M4M). Earlier this year he sent...
End Bigotry in Venango County (Free subscription) | 06/06/2009
The Republican gave some dating advice, then took the opportunity to say that African-American men aren't interested in marriage. By Tana Ganeva, AlterNet This past Monday, former Sen. Rick Santorum, R-Pa., was tapped by Fox news to discuss the crucial, timely matter of Obama's Saturday night date. Santorum covered the relative advantages of various date destinations (Broadway or the corner bar?)....
Mostly Politics (Free subscription) | 03/29/2009
Since 1981, Arlen Specter has represented Pennsylvania in the United States Senate. Throughout the years Specter's Pennsylvania partners-in-Senate have included John Heinz (R), Harris Wofford (D), Rick Santorum (R), and Bob Casey (D). Now, seeking his sixth term, Specter faces an uphill battle--within his own party--to keep his senior seat. Despite his ability to carry a general election with ease...
Political Animal (Free subscription) | 03/27/2009
NO LOVE FROM SANTORUM.... In 2004, Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) faced a very touch primary fight, and benefited from the support of this then-colleague, Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.). Specter needed quite a bit of help convincing the party's far-right base...
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