2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rick Santorum Campaign Schedule in Michigan, Ohio, & Tennessee February 28-29, 2012 *Updated

RICK SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE
 
Verona, PA - Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum will hold the following events. All times are local.

Updates will be provided as events are added.

Tuesday, February 28:

8:45am ET: Senator Santorum will greet patrons of the Rainbow Grille in Grandville, MI.

Location:

Rainbow Grille
4158 Chicago Drive, SW
Grandville, MI

9:15am ET: Senator Santorum will greet patrons at the New Beginnings Restaurant in Kentwood, MI.

Location:

New Beginnings Restaurant
4415 Broadmoor Avenue, SE
Kentwood, MI

9:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated "Laura Ingraham Show"

11:05am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated "Glenn Beck" Radio Show.

11:30am ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Perrysburg, OH.

Location:

Holiday Inn French Quarter
10630 Fremont Pike
Perrysburg, OH

3:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will stop by the Rick Santorum for President field office in Grand Rapids, MI.

Location:

Rick Santorum for President
1188 East Paris Avenue, SE
Grand Rapids, MI

8:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold his Michigan Election Night Party in Grand Rapids, MI. All press must RSVP to Alicia Collins at Alicia@brabendercox.com for credentials.

Location:

Amway Grand Hotel
187 Monroe Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, MI

Senator Santorum will also appear on Michael Medved's nationally syndicated radio show. Time to be determined.

Wednesday, February 29:

7:35am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on Larry Hansgen radio show on WHIO in Dayton, OH.

8:07am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "Bill Bennett's Morning in America" nationally syndicated radio show.

8:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated "Steve Gill Show."

9:05am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "The Pat Campbell Show" on 1170AM KFAQ in Tulsa, OK.

12:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Knoxville, TN.
 
Location:

Crown College, Auditorium
1700 West Beaver Creek Drive
Powell, TN

8:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Nashville, TN.

Location:

Belmont University
Curb Event Center
2002 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN

Senator Santorum will also appear on Sean Hannity's nationally syndicated radio show. Time of airing to be determined.

Rick Santorum Michigan and Ohio Schedule February 27-28, 2012 *Updated

RICK SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE

Verona, PA - Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum will hold the following events. All times are local.
 
Monday, February 27:

6:37am ET: Senator Santorum will appear with Gary Allen and Steve Kelly on 1300AM in Grand Rapids, MI.
 
6:50am ET: Senator Santorum will appear with Paul Smith on 760AM WJR in Detroit, MI.
 
7:10am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "FOX & Friends" on FOX News.
 
7:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on Newsradio 950AM in Detroit, MI.
 
8:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated America's Morning News.
 
9:00am ET: Senator Santorum will address the Livonia/Farmington Chamber of Commerce Breakfast in Livonia, MI.
 
Location:
St. Mary's Cultural & Banquet Center
18100 Merriman Road
Livonia, MI
 
3:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Lansing, MI.
 
Location:
Lexington Lansing Hotel
Ballrooms A&B
925 South Creyts Road
Lansing, MI
 
5:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear with Paul Edwards of 1500AM in Detroit, MI.
 
6:04pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear with Charlie Langton and Stu Sandler on 1270AM in Detroit, MI.
 
7:30pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Kalamazoo, MI.
 
Location:
Heritage Christian Academy
6212 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI
 
9:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "Hannity" on FOX News.
 
Senator Santorum will also pre-tape interviews with the nationally syndicated Sean Hannity Radio Show, Frank Beckmann of 760AM WJR in Detroit and Michael Cohen of 1320AM in Lansing, MI - to air during their regularly scheduled broadcast. Exact air times on Monday to be determined.
 
Tuesday, February 28:

8:45am ET: Senator Santorum will greet patrons of the Rainbow Grille in Grandville, MI.

Location:

Rainbow Grille
4158 Chicago Drive, SW
Grandville, MI

9:15am ET: Senator Santorum will greet patrons at the New Beginnings Restaurant in Kentwood, MI.

Location:

New Beginnings Restaurant
4415 Broadmoor Avenue, SE
Kentwood, MI

9:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated "Laura Ingraham Show"

11:05am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated "Glenn Beck" Radio Show.

11:30am ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Perrysburg, OH.

Location:

Holiday Inn French Quarter
10630 Fremont Pike
Perrysburg, OH

3:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will stop by the Rick Santorum for President field office in Grand Rapids, MI.


Location:

Rick Santorum for President
1188 East Paris Avenue, SE
Grand Rapids, MI

8:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold his Michigan Election Night Party in Grand Rapids, MI. All press must RSVP to Alicia Collins at Alicia@brabendercox.com for credentials.

Location:

Amway Grand Hotel
187 Monroe Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, MI

Senator Santorum will also appear on Michael Medved's nationally syndicated radio show. Time to be determined.

Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, John Huppenthal Endorses Rick Santorum for President

ARIZONA SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION ENDORSES SANTORUM FOR PRESIDENT
 
Verona, PA - The Rick Santorum for President campaign is proud to announce that it has received the endorsement of Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, John Huppenthal.

John Huppenthal said: "I have been closely following the race and learning about the values and positions of each of the candidates. Our nation is facing serious issues - issues that require a President with the conservative conviction and experience to guide America back towards the ideals that made our county great. Senator Santorum's values most closely align with my own, that is why I am proud to endorse him as our party's nominee for President of the United States of America."

Rick Santorum said: "I am thrilled to receive John's endorsement today. We have seen a terrific surge in support in Arizona in recent weeks, and I am confident that with John's help, our momentum will continue. I look forward to working with John in the coming days and the months to come to ensure Arizona remains a strong, Republican strong-hold this November as we work to defeat Barack Obama."

John Huppenthal currently serves as Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Prior to his election as Superintendent of Public Instruction, Huppenthal served as on the Chandler City Council, in the Arizona State House of Representatives, and in the Arizona State Senate.

Rick Santorum Campaign Sponsoring Front Row Motorsports' No. 26 Ford Fusion in Today's Daytona 500

SANTORUM CAMPAIGN OFF TO THE RACES WITH DAYTON 500 ENTRY
 
Verona, PA - The Rick Santorum for President campaign is proud to sponsor Front Row Motorsports' No. 26 Ford Fusion in today's Daytona 500.  Veteran driver Tony Raines will be behind the wheel of the No. 26 entry after qualifying on speed for the starting field last Sunday in the feel-good, underdog story of the day.

Rick Santorum said: "NASCAR and the Daytona 500 are about as American as you can get - and it's great to have my campaign represented by one of these incredible machines. The race weekend is a wonderful tradition that we're excited to be a part of as we spread our message. I like how Tony Raines turned some heads last weekend with his qualifying run and we'd like to keep turning heads too. I think we're both looking for a win in the end."

Team Owner Bob Jenkins said: "We're glad to partner with the Santorum campaign. We know there will be millions of eyes on these cars on Sunday and we know we can help get their message out.  It's a pretty tight battle for the Republican nomination right now, and the former Senator is right in the thick of it.  We hope we're in the thick of it come Sunday out on the racetrack, too."

The Rick Santorum for President's campaign messaging will be on the hood and quarter panels of Raines' Ford Fusion for Sunday's season-opening NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at the 2.5-mile superspeedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. 

Sunday's Daytona 500 will air nationwide today on FOX, with coverage beginning at noon (ET).

Rick Santorum Campaign Schedule in Michigan on February 26-27, 2012 *Updated

RICK SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE
 
Verona, PA - Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum will hold the following events. All times are local.

Sunday, February 26:

Senator Santorum will appear on both ABC's "This Week" and NBC's "Meet The Press." Check your local listings for times in your area.
 
12:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Marquette Twp., MI.

Location:

Holiday Inn
1951 US Highway 41 West
Marquette Twp., MI

3:30pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Traverse City, MI.

Location:

2010 Streeters Center
1669 South Garfield Avenue
Traverse City, MI

7:00pm ET:   Senator Santorum will hold a tele-town hall meeting with Michigan voters.

8:00pm ET:   Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Davison, MI.

Location:

The Colonial Valley Suites
Crystal Hall
10183 Lapeer Road
Davison, MI

Monday, February 27:

6:37am ET: Senator Santorum will appear with Gary Allen and Steve Kelly on 1300AM in Grand Rapids, MI.
 
6:50am ET: Senator Santorum will appear with Paul Smith on 760AM WJR in Detroit, MI.
 
7:10am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "FOX & Friends" on FOX News.
 
7:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on Newsradio 950AM in Detroit, MI.
 
8:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated America's Morning News.
 
9:00am ET: Senator Santorum will address the Livonia/Farmington Chamber of Commerce Breakfast in Livonia, MI.
 
Location:
St. Mary's Cultural & Banquet Center
18100 Merriman Road
Livonia, MI
 
3:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Lansing, MI.
 
Location:
Lexington Lansing Hotel
Ballrooms A&B
925 South Creyts Road
Lansing, MI
 
5:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear with Paul Edwards of 1500AM in Detroit, MI.
 
6:04pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear with Charlie Langton and Stu Sandler on 1270AM in Detroit, MI.
 
7:30pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Kalamazoo, MI.
 
Location:
Heritage Christian Academy
6212 Quail Run Drive
Kalamazoo, MI
 
9:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will appear on "Hannity" on FOX News.
 
Senator Santorum will also pre-tape interviews with the nationally syndicated Sean Hannity Radio Show, Frank Beckmann of 760AM WJR in Detroit and Michael Cohen of 1320AM in Lansing, MI - to air during their regularly scheduled broadcast. Exact air times on Monday to be determined.

Rick Santorum Unveils his Economic Freedom Agenda for the First 100 Days of his Administration in Michigan

SANTORUM UNVEILS FIRST 100 DAYS ECONOMIC FREEDOM AGENDA IN MICHIGAN
Santorum Plans To Revitalize American Industry On Day One

Detroit, MI - Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum unveiled his Economic Freedom Agenda for the first 100 days of his Administration this evening in Michigan.
 
Rick Santorum said: "I'm an Italian guy from a steel town who grew up understanding what makes this country great.  My friends' families worked in the steel mills and my grandfather was a coal miner who worked hard so his children could taste freedom in America.   Back then, America made things, and that meant jobs, it meant strong families and it means a strong economy.  The President tells us those jobs are gone, but he's wrong - and I'm not willing to ever surrender those jobs to China.  We can revive this economy immediately, if we cut taxes across the board and repeal the radical job crushing environmental policies of this Administration.  If we create a level playing field - I will bet on the American worker above anyone else from any other country every time - and we will win.  We must free our economy and put faith back in the American people, not in government.  My plan does that and together we will rebuild America."
 
SANTORUM 100 DAYS "MADE IN AMERICA"
ECONOMIC FREEDOM AGENDA
 
UNLEASH AMERICA'S ENERGY: Approve the Keystone Pipeline for jobs and energy security, sign an order unleashing America's domestic energy production without picking winners and losers on Day One, and allow states to choose where they want to explore for oil and natural gas and to set their own regulations for hydrofracturing.
 
STOP JOB KILLING REGULATIONS:  Eliminate all regulations promulgated by the Obama Administration which have an economic burden over $100 million dollars, on Day One, including repeal of the EPA rule on CO2 emissions that has already shut down six power plants and furloughed 500 workers. Order a review of all regulations, making sure these regulations use sound science and common-sense cost benefit analysis.
 
REIN IN SPENDING TO SECURE OUR FUTURE:  Propose spending cuts of $5 trillion over 5 years, including spending cuts for the remainder of fiscal year 2013. Propose budgets that spend less money each year than the year before, and reduce the non-defense related federal workforce at least 10 percent, without replacing with contractors.
 
REPEAL AND REPLACE OBAMACARE: Submit legislation to Congress to repeal ObamaCare and issue an executive order ending related regulatory obligations on the states on Day One.  Work with Congress to replace ObamaCare with competitive choices of healthcare plans to improve the quality and limit the cost of healthcare, while protecting those with uninsurable health conditions. Repeal Dodd-Frank, which is making it harder for businesses to get access to credit and for Americans to buy houses and refinance.
 
BALANCE THE BUDGET:  Submit to Congress a budget that will balance within 4 years and call on Congress to pass a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution which limits federal spending to 18 percent of GDP.
 
PRO-GROWTH AND PRO-FAMILY INDIVIDUAL TAX POLICY: Submit to Congress my comprehensive pro-growth and pro-family tax policies to strengthen opportunity in our country, with lower rates of 10 percent and 28 percent.  To help families, will triple the personal deduction for children and eliminate the marriage tax penalty throughout the tax code.
 
RESTORE AMERICA'S COMPETITIVENESS:  Cut the corporate tax in half to a flat-tax rate of 17.5 percent to make America competitive internationally, and allow corporations to expense all business equipment and investment.  Eliminate taxes on IRS Code Section 199 manufacturing activity to attract manufacturing back to America. Take the lead on tort reform to lower the cost of doing business in America and to reduce the cost of products and services to consumers.
 
NEGOTIATE AND SUBMIT FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS: Because a substantial portion of Americans work for companies which export, initiate negotiations in the first 100 days and submit to Congress at least five free trade agreements to increase our exports during my first year in office.
 
REFORM ENTITLEMENTS: Cut means-tested entitlement programs by 10 percent across the board, freeze them for four years, and block grant them to the states as Senator Santorum did as the author of welfare reform. Reform Medicare and Social Security so they are fiscally sustainable for seniors and young people.
 
REVIVE HOUSING: Submit a plan to Congress to phase out within several years Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal housing role, reform and make transparent the Federal Reserve, and allow families whose homes are "underwater" to deduct losses from the sale of their home in order to better get a fresh start in difficult economic times.

Rick Santorum To Unveil First 100 Days Economic Freedom Agenda In Michigan on Friday, February 24, 2012

SANTORUM TO UNVEIL FIRST 100 DAYS ECONOMIC FREEDOM AGENDA IN MICHIGAN
 
Verona, PA - Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum will unveil his agenda for the first 100 Days Economic Freedom Agenda of the Santorum Administration Friday in Lincoln Park, MI. The plan will focus on revitalizing areas like Michigan hard hit by the policies of the Obama Administration.

Who: Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum

What: Unveiling The First 100 Days Economic Freedom Agenda Of The Santorum Administration

When: Friday, February 24

8:00pm ET

Where:                  

Robert H. Jones Knights of Columbus Council #3078
25160 West Outer Drive
Lincoln Park, MI 48146

Alabama Congressman Robert Aderholt Endorses Rick Santorum For President

CONGRESSMAN ROBERT ADERHOLT ENDORSES RICK SANTORUM FOR PRESIDENT
 
Verona, PA - The Rick Santorum for President campaign is proud to announce that it has received the endorsement of Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama.

Congressman Aderholt said: "In Rick Santorum we have a leader who reveres America's Founding Principles because they are his foundation, a leader who understands the importance of manufacturing to economic growth because it is his history, and a leader with proven front-line success standing for freedom, for fiscal integrity and against Washington corruption. Rick Santorum has never just talked-the-talk, but he has walked-the-walk - inside and outside the halls of Congress. Rick Santorum has never just fought for the 1%, the 95% or the 99% of Americans, Rick Santorum has fought for a better future for all Americans. I am proud to endorse Rick Santorum for President."

Rick Santorum said: "I am thrilled to receive Congressman Aderholt's endorsement today. He has been a strong leader and defender of our nation from cyber-attacks and for our diplomatic ties with Europe. I am looking forward to working with the Congressman as the contest in Alabama draws near. I am confident that with his help, our message of traditional values, free-markets, and a strong national defense will propel our campaign to victory in the weeks ahead."

Congressman Aderholt serves on the House Cybersecurity Task Force. The task force, a new panel for the 112th Congress, is charged with examining current policies and laying the foundation to address the Nation's cybersecurity initiatives. He is also a member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (also known as the Helsinki Commission). Founded in 1976, the Helsinki Commission is comprised of 56 countries around the world that together monitors human rights in Europe and Central Asia.

Prior to his election to Congress, Aderholt served as an aide to Governor Fob James and as a Municipal Judge in Haleyville, Alabama. Educated through Alabama's public school system, Aderholt went on to graduate from Birmingham Southern College and from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Congressman Aderholt and his wife, Caroline, are the proud parents of Mary Elliott and Robert Hayes.

Rick Santorum Michigan and Tennessee Schedule February 24-25, 2012

RICK SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE

Verona, PA - Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum will hold the following events. All times are local.
 
Friday, February 24:

6:30pm ET:  Senator Santorum will attend the St. William Dad's Club 23rd Annual Lenten Fish Fry in Walled Lake, MI.
 
Location:

St. William Catholic Parish
531 Common Street
Walled Lake, MI
 
8:00pm ET:  Senator Santorum will hold a rally in Lincoln Park, MI.
 
Location:

Robert H. Jones Knights of Columbus Council #3078
25160 West Outer Drive
Lincoln Park, MI
 
10:00pm ET:  Senator Santorum will hold a teletownhall meeting with Arizona Republican Voters.
 
Saturday, February 25:

8:00am ET:       Senator Santorum will participate in the MEDEFCO Tea Party Rally in St. Clair Shores, MI.
 
Location:

Barrister Gardens
24225 Harper Avenue
St. Clair Shores, MI
 
10:00am ET: Senator Santorum will address the Americans for Prosperity Presidential Forum in Troy, MI.
 
Location:

San Marino Club
1685 East Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI
 
2:30pm ET:  Senator Santorum will take part in a liberty town hall sponsored by the Chattanooga Tea Party in Hixson, TN.
 
Location:

Central Baptist Church, Abbas House
5208 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN

Franklin & Marshall College Pennsylvania Poll: Santorum 45%, Romney 16%, Gingrich 9%, Paul 7%

ICYMI: SANTORUM SPRINTS TO A 29-POINT  LEAD IN PENNSYLVANIA AGAINST ROMNEY
 
Verona, PA - A newly released F&M Presidential Poll finds that Republican Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum holds a 29-point lead over former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, continuing his trend of momentum in the Republican Presidential Primary.

F&M Republican Presidential Poll:

Santorum: 45%

Romney: 16%

Gingrich: 9%

Paul: 7%

https://edisk.fandm.edu/FLI/keystone/pdf/keyfeb12_1.pdf