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monmouth3

(3,871 posts)
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 06:12 PM Feb 2014

Rick Santorum Wants People To Know He Still Exists, In Case They Want Him To Run For President

You're gonna love this one.

Former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) is gathering advisers to talk about a potential 2016 presidential run, National Journal reports.

“Last time, we were having trouble getting our phone calls returned at this point,” said John Brabender, Republican strategist and Santorum's political guru. “Now other people are calling that are credible consultants saying, ‘Hey, is there space for me on the campaign somewhere?’ We did not have that interest last time.”

National Journal's Alex Roarty reports:

In recent months, Santorum has gathered his inner circle of longtime advisers to sketch out a presidential campaign. He’s scheduling trips to New Hampshire and Iowa, his aides say, and will stop over in South Carolina, where his son attends the Citadel. And at the end of April, he’ll release a book that could double as his candidacy’s manifesto, fleshing out the themes that animated his previous White House bid.

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His advisers readily admit that the coming GOP field, however it takes shape, will present a far more daunting challenge. In just two years, an entire generation of rising conservative stars—including Marco Rubio, Scott Walker, Chris Christie, Rand Paul, Ted Cruz, and Bobby Jindal—has leapfrogged Santorum in the presidential pecking order. But, these advisers argue, the former senator is in a much stronger position now, coming off his 2012 run—at least as strong a position as any other prospective GOP contender.


Much more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/20/rick-santorum-2016_n_4826151.html

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Rick Santorum Wants People To Know He Still Exists, In Case They Want Him To Run For President (Original Post) monmouth3 Feb 2014 OP
He thinks since Christie has fallen by the wayside that he is the less smelly alternative to Paul MADem Feb 2014 #1
Why doesn't he just get a job? gwheezie Feb 2014 #2
Because some employers google the names of applicants? winter is coming Feb 2014 #3
HaHa gwheezie Feb 2014 #4
Not only can I picture it, I expect it. winter is coming Feb 2014 #5
Well I doubt Michelle will jump back in again as she stated we're just not ready for monmouth3 Feb 2014 #6

MADem

(135,425 posts)
1. He thinks since Christie has fallen by the wayside that he is the less smelly alternative to Paul
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 06:15 PM
Feb 2014

Ryan!

Ted Cruz can't run...he's a CANADIAN!!!!

gwheezie

(3,580 posts)
2. Why doesn't he just get a job?
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 06:18 PM
Feb 2014

Seriously, the guy has made a living losing elections. He's part of the eternal rightwing loon grifter classs.

gwheezie

(3,580 posts)
4. HaHa
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 06:30 PM
Feb 2014

Can you picture if all the old gop losers ran again? Frothy Santorum, Half Dead Fred, John Wayne Gacy Gingrich [seriously, doesn't newt look like one of Gacy's clown paintings?] 9/11 Rudy, Mittens etc?

monmouth3

(3,871 posts)
6. Well I doubt Michelle will jump back in again as she stated we're just not ready for
Thu Feb 20, 2014, 06:34 PM
Feb 2014

a female President. Gawd bless her...LOL..

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