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Santorum: ‘I’m Not Going to Run as a Conservative – I’m a Conservative Period’
CNS News ^ | March 30, 2012 | Melanie Hunter

Posted on 03/30/2012 7:41:34 PM PDT by Engraved-on-His-hands

GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum on Thursday took GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney to task for his past as a self-described “independent” who claimed he did not want to “return to the days of Reagan-Bush.

Santorum, speaking to supporters at the Jelly Belly factory – which had honored President Ronald Reagan in the past for promoting the jelly bean – asked which candidate would be pull together the “Reagan coalition” and win swings states, which are “vitally important” for winning the presidential election.(Snip)

“Governor Romney said that after the Etch-a-Sketch flap that he was going to run as a conservative in the fall. I’m not going to run as a conservative in the fall. I am a conservative, period,” Santorum said.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnsnews.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: conservative; emptyvest; falsealternative; nobody; noideas; nomanager; novision; rickscrewedteaparty; santorum; santorum4romney; truconservativephony; weare4stupid
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To: PreciousLiberty; PSYCHO-FREEP
Perhaps so. But it would be nice if he could demonstrate an understanding of economic systems, a respect for the rule of law and an appreciation of the proper role of government.

I haven't seen it.

41 posted on 03/31/2012 9:10:15 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Romney - Santorum: Twin Sons of Different Mothers...)
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To: AmericanInTokyo; PSYCHO-FREEP
Not that it matters, but Jesus is my Lord and Savior and I have been Baptized.

Yours however is the typical stiff necked response I would expect from a sanctimonious Santorum supporter.

The better question is what do other candidates think of Jesus. I take Newt at his word that he has repented and that his conversion is real.

If you think you know the heart of another man and the mind of God, that is your fools errand. Go for it.

42 posted on 03/31/2012 9:20:41 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Romney - Santorum: Twin Sons of Different Mothers...)
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP

“Santorum was pro abortion before he joined the legislature, so his past is not exactly pure either.”

How was Santorum for abortion PSYCHO-FREEP?

Romney and his record (06), abortion is in Romney Care, he signed it so as of this moment he is pro-abortion. Why do you trust he has changed? Mitt’s flip floped four times on abortion, his word means nothing.


43 posted on 03/31/2012 12:00:48 PM PDT by stpio
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To: stpio

[How was Santorum for abortion PSYCHO-FREEP?]

In your case, ignorance is bliss.

http://thenewamerican.com/usnews/politics/10549-santorum-voted-to-subsidize-abortion-planned-parenthood

For starters,

http://thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/rick-santorums-wife-was-in-unmarried-relationship-with-abortion-doctor/politics/2012/01/10/32978

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/21/rick-santorum-abortion_n_1291634.html

The truth is what it is, no matter where you find it.


44 posted on 03/31/2012 12:09:35 PM PDT by PSYCHO-FREEP (If you come to a fork in the road, take it........)
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To: Guenevere

There will be more things come to “light” about Obama and Romney.

Romney can’t turn to his God, he doesn’t exist. We need a Christian president.


45 posted on 03/31/2012 12:18:00 PM PDT by stpio
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To: PSYCHO-FREEP

P.F.: The truth is what it is, no matter where you find it.

Why write the above if you’re still pro-abortion PSYCHO-FREEP?

Santorum and his wife changed. They’re no longer part of the Culture of Death. Imagine, going so far as believing God on Contraception (a form of abortion) and proclaiming it when most of the country and the world are for selfish sinful contraception. How many children do you have and how many does Santorum have? His life shows his conversion besides we see his change of vote in Congress.

There is no change to witness in Romney and he keeps secret, silent about his crazy Mormon beliefs, in no way are they Christian.


46 posted on 03/31/2012 12:38:32 PM PDT by stpio
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To: Guenevere; stpio

Just came from a Meet N’Greet with Karen Santorum and Sarah that I organized. It was great. What a wonderful family are the Santorums.

I gave them a Cheesehead for Rick. There was alot of laffter and love in the room.

We heard from Sandy Rios, a radio host, how much money the Mittens campaign is funneling into media, radio stations, etc. I’m convinced he has paid off Fox News too.

This is Ground Zero. We need to fight for Rick right now!
It’s not true that he is ten points behind in WI. Call at home, donate, please help us bring this home for Santorum...and defeat the Massachusetts Liberal. I don’t refer to the nasty man as a moderate any more.

And please pray! I believe that God is watching over us and wants us to win this election and defeat Hussein and prevent our country from ruin.

Thanks for the support from all of you who know how important WI. is right now. And we are having to work harder because of Paul Ryan. Thanks Paul. So glad to hear about your total and complete cave in. Money from me in your next election? In your Rino dreams.


47 posted on 03/31/2012 4:58:18 PM PDT by Mountain Mary ("This is OUR country and WE will decide"... Mark Levin)
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To: Mountain Mary

Thanks for your hard work.


48 posted on 03/31/2012 6:32:05 PM PDT by Engraved-on-His-hands (Mitt Romney is a handbasket driver. I refuse to ride.)
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands; Hunton Peck; Diana in Wisconsin; P from Sheb; Shady; DonkeyBonker; ...

Wisconsin Santorum as a Conservative Ping

FReep Mail me if you want on, or off, this Wisconsin interest ping list.


49 posted on 03/31/2012 7:14:05 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: Mountain Mary

I hear you MM. We attended the FAith and Freedom Coalition Presidential Kick Off in WAukesha today and heard Gingrich, Romney, and Santorum speak — in that order. I have to say that Gingrich gave the best speech — hit every point square on. Santorum was good too, but he seemed a little tired. I thought Romney’s speech was full of big holes — lots of meaningless anecdotes and very light on what he actually intended to do if elected.

It was a terrific event however. In addition to the 3 candidates, we heard Paul Ryan, Alberto Gonzalez, Ralph Reed, and several others. The event started on time and was over on time.

My heart is stilll with Santorum, and I’m sick of the Romney robo-calls. I think we had 5 today. I’m even getting calls from Obama. I don’t know how we got on THAT list. I consider them threats. Obama calls and says that he is going to cll back so that we can answer questions. Does he really think that I’m going to answer the phone?


50 posted on 03/31/2012 7:23:04 PM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
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To: afraidfortherepublic

If Rick loses by just a few percentage points, there will be noone to blame but Paul Ryan.


51 posted on 03/31/2012 8:16:48 PM PDT by Mountain Mary ("This is OUR country and WE will decide"... Mark Levin)
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To: afraidfortherepublic

Calling all Wi.Santorum supporters: PLEASE GO TO HEADQUARTERS TOMORROW OR SUNDAY AND ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO. WE ARE CLOSE BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP. Thank you and God Bless. MM

405 No. Calhoun rd. Brookfield..


52 posted on 03/31/2012 8:19:07 PM PDT by Mountain Mary ("This is OUR country and WE will decide"... Mark Levin)
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands

Thank you, EoHh. The general consensus of our Tea Party friends today was your tagline.


53 posted on 03/31/2012 8:20:11 PM PDT by Mountain Mary ("This is OUR country and WE will decide"... Mark Levin)
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To: Kenny; Engraved-on-His-hands
How can people keep voting for the same crap over and over again?

Ya see the U.S. Government rolled out the red carpet for tens of millions of illegals who've all but compromised and undermined your electoral process...

It would be like biggov flooding the country will 10 trillion in counterfeit money....Oh wait..

Then throw in hundreds of thousands imported legally into the U.S. every few months, from Socialist and Muslims countries.

The electoral process has simply been corrupted and it was no accident.

54 posted on 03/31/2012 8:35:17 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Mountain Mary
I am honored to read your post!----May God bless all your hard work and dedication!

Rick has our prayers, donations and I hope to make some calls tomorrow.

God bless you!!

55 posted on 03/31/2012 8:36:18 PM PDT by Guenevere (....Whom God calls,... He equips......Press On Santorum!)
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To: gov_bean_ counter

My observation is .....folks you love the Lord and Savior don’t make fun of Him or ridicule those who love him.


56 posted on 03/31/2012 8:40:39 PM PDT by Guenevere (....Whom God calls,... He equips......Press On Santorum!)
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To: Engraved-on-His-hands

Posturing. As a conservative, as a devoted Christian, what else? One’s faith is one’s private business, this politician is posturing.


57 posted on 03/31/2012 8:43:52 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: Mountain Mary

“Just came from a Meet N’Greet with Karen Santorum and Sarah that I organized. It was great. What a wonderful family are the Santorums.”

Way to go~!!

I stopped by the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel to pray for Santorum yesterday afternoon.


58 posted on 03/31/2012 10:13:05 PM PDT by stpio
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To: Guenevere

You are one of Rick’s angels, Guenevere..such a kind and loving person are you.


59 posted on 04/01/2012 5:54:04 AM PDT by Mountain Mary ("This is OUR country and WE will decide"... Mark Levin)
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To: Mountain Mary
Oh how kind you are....

...but you're the one making a huge difference where you are....

..and also encouraging us at FR!!!!

60 posted on 04/01/2012 4:03:49 PM PDT by Guenevere (....Whom God calls,... He equips......Press On Santorum!)
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