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**President Running for 2012 Election: Rick Santorum** **"Fighting to Make America America Again!"**

Name: Rick Santorum Political Party: Republican Home State: Virginia

Biography: Rick Santorum was a Pennsylvania State Senator for twelve years, from 1995 to 2007, and was a Representative for four years before that, from 1991to 1995. He w anted to protect people from persecution regarding their religions and wanted to promote democracy and liberty everywhere, not just in the U.S. Over the course of his career, he created the congressional Working Group on Religious Freedom, the American Community Renewal Act, the Combusting Autism Act, and many more. Santorum has served s the Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and had been the third-ranking Republican leader. He has written a book (//It Takes A Family: Conservatism and the Common Good),// and graduated from Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh, and the Dickinson School of Law.

Current Political Climate: Highly Discussed Topics Are- Abortion, Affirmative Action, Child Welfare, CHild Abuse, Capitol Punishment, Drug Usage, Medical Issues, Homelessness, Immigration, Racism, Free Speech, Poverty, and Violence.

Bio Reference Link: http://www.politico.com/arena/bio/rick_santorum.html Quotes by Rick Santorum:

Strengths: Social Stances, Conservative Fiscal Views, Active Inlaying Groundwork for Running Weaknesses: Not well-known, 18 point loss in 2006, Too Conservative for NH, FL, et

Political Campaign: Santorum wrote //It Takes A Family: Conservation and the Common Good, Fighting to Make America America Again//

Five Key Issues: Against Abortion, No Homosexual Acts, Family Should be the Foundation of Society, Against Feminism, Against Stem Cell Research

“This was tried once before in America, when the liberty and happiness rights of the slaveholder were put over the life and liberty rights of the slave. But unlike abortion today, in most states even the slaveholder did not have unlimited right to kill his slave,”

“I have no problem with homosexuality. I have a problem with homosexual acts.”

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Chances of Winning: So far, only 3% of GOP voters say they would vote for him. The New York Times says that Santorum's "pugnacious, slow to compromise personality isn't fit for Washington."

Political Spectrum: Is conservative on social issues, believes laws should reflect people's morality, and thinks citizens should stand up for their values.

Interesting Facts: He has seven children and is currently married. His religion is Roman Catholic. Rick Santorum's father was an Italian immigrant and a psychologist.

Supporters: Conservationalists, people who are pro-life, people against homosexuality, and Claira Monier, a GOP presidential campaign organizer. Students Have Questions: <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">What is your position on Obama's healthcare plan? <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">How will you benefit schools? <span style="font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 140%;">What is your goal as President?

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