2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Rick Santorum Illinois, Pennsylvania & Louisiana Schedule March 19-21, 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.

Monday, March 19:

6:00am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on "This Morning" on CBS.

6:30am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on "Morning Joe" on MSNBC.

6:50am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on "Fox & Friends" on FOX News.

7:02am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Sandy Rios on American Family Radio.

7:35am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with John & Amy on WIND 560AM Radio in Chicago, IL.

8:05am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with "Don and Roma" on WLS 890AM in Chicago, IL.

9:00am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Rockford, IL.

Location:

Venetian Club
2180 Elmwood Road
Rockford, IL

10:35am CT:    Senator Santorum will appear on Dennis Miller's nationally syndicated radio show.

12:00pm CT:    Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Dixon, IL.

Location:

Ronald Reagan Statue
Dixon Waterfront
Dixon, IL

1:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Dana Loesch on 97.1FM in St. Louis, MO.

2:20pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Mark Reardon on KMOX 1120 in St. Louis, MO.

3:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Moline, IL.

Location:

Moline Club
513 16th Street
Moline, IL

5:08pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear on the Dave Glover Show on 97.1FM in St. Louis, MO.

5:35pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Roe and Roper on WLS 890AM radio in Chicago, IL.

5:50pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Scott Robbins on WMBD-AM in Peoria, IL.

6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated Mark Levin Show.

7:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Peoria, IL.

Location:

Davis Bros Restaurant
2402 East Washington Street
East Peoria, IL

8:00pm CT: Karen Santorum will appear on "Piers Morgan Tonight" on CNN.

9:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear "On The Record with Greta Van Susteren" on FOX News.

Senator Santorum will also appear on Sean Hannity's nationally syndicated radio show, Michael Koolidge Show broadcast throughout Illinois, Karl Clauson on AM 1160 WYLL in Chicago, and with Steve Cochran on WIND 560AM in Chicago. Air times to be determined.

Tuesday, March 20:

9:30am ET: Senator Santorum will appear on the Laura Ingraham Show.

8:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold an election night party in Gettysburg, PA.

Location:

Gettysburg Hotel
1 Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA

Wednesday, March 21:

10:00am CT: Senator Santorum will discuss energy independence in Harvey, LA.

Location:

Superior Energy
1105 Peters Road
Harvey, LA

12:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will take part in a "Rally for Rick" in Mandeville, LA.

Location:

Fluer de Lis Center
1645 North Causeway Boulevard
Mandeville, LA

7:00pm CT:  Senator Santorum will participate in midweek worship at The Pentecostals of Alexandria in Alexandria, LA.

Location:

The Pentecostals of Alexandria
2817 Rapides Avenue
Alexandria, LA

Santorum Campaign Congratulates Romney On Puerto Rico Victory

SANTORUM CAMPAIGN CONGRATULATES ROMNEY ON PUERTO RICO VICTORY
Santorum Though, Refuses To  Compromise Beliefs For Delegates
 
Verona, PA - The Rick Santorum for President Campaign congratulates the Romney Campaign on their victory this evening in the Puerto Rico primary.  However, their decision to put political expedience and political deception ahead of previously held policy positions further erodes their candidate's credibility and trust. 

Hogan Gidley, National Communications Director, said: "Rick Santorum has a consistent core - and he showed that when he went to Puerto Rico and took a locally unpopular but principled stance about English being the official language of America. Mitt Romney on the other hand, switched another one of his positions to gain favor in Puerto Rico, by saying that Puerto Ricans shouldn't have to learn English if they want to become a state.

We all know Mitt Romney will do and say anything to get votes, and this is just another example of that. I think the 90% of Americans who believe English should be the official language of this country must be wondering why Mitt Romney disagrees with that.  Mitt Romney says he supports English as the official language of America while on the mainland, but then says Puerto Ricans don't have to learn English while he's on Puerto Rico.

Our nation needs a leader like Rick Santorum who will make the tough choices and level with the American people even when it is not easy."

Rick Santorum Confirmed to Speak at Defending the American Dream Summit on March 24, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Rick Santorum, Ron Johnson, Paul Ryan Confirmed to Speak at Defending the American Dream Summit

AFP Foundation-Wisconsin is proud to announce presidential candidate Rick Santorum, Senator Ron Johnson, and Congressman Paul Ryan will speak at the Defending the American Dream Summit on Saturday, March 24th at the Wyndham hotel in Milwaukee.Santorum, Johnson, and Ryan are the latest to join a powerful lineup of speakers including Fox News contributor and columnist Michelle Malkin and infamous radio host and political commentator Tony Katz.

12:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will address the AFP Defending the Dream Conference in Milwaukee, WI.

Location:

Wyndam Hotel
4747 South Howell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI

Actor Eduardo Verastegui Endorses Rick Santorum for President

Actor Eduardo Verastegui Endorses Rick Santorum for President
 
Verona, PA - Internationally acclaimed actor and film producer, Eduardo Verastegui today endorsed Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum.

"Senator Santorum is the man who understands the heart and needs of our families," says Verastegui, "he values life and faith and the freedom to protect those treasures. More than just valuing them, his career has been a record of fighting for these values. He understands that freedom is what allows each person the opportunity to live and work hard, to raise their family, to have a say in how their children are educated, to worship and live their faith according to their own conscience. Santorum has also been a courageous leader in the defense of human dignity, standing up for the most vulnerable in our society during his time in office and bearing witness to the sanctity of all human life through his family's personal testimony."

Verastegui has starred in television and movies--most recently the award-winning life-affirming film "Bella, and the soon-to-be-released "Little Boy" and "For Greater Glory".

Rick Santorum Louisiana, Missouri, & Illinois Schedule March 17-19, 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.

Saturday, March 17:

8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a meet-and-greet in Chesterfield Township, MO.

Location:

Westminster Christian Academy
800 Maryville Centre Drive
St. Louis, MO

9:05am CT: Senator Santorum on "The Randy Tobler Show" on 97.1 Talk Radio in St. Louis, MO.

9:15am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a meet-and-greet in Wildhorse Township, MO.

Location:

Schnucks Wildwood Crossing Community Room
16580 Manchester Road
Wildwood, MO

10:00am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on Larry Kudlow's nationally syndicated radio show.

10:20am CT: Senator Santorum will address the Lafayette Township, MO Caucus.

Location:

Ballwin Police Station
300 Park Drive
Ballwin, MO

11:30am CT: Senator Santorum will address the Lewis and Clark Township, MO Caucus.

Location:

Prairie Commons Library Auditorium
915 Utz Lane
Hazelwood, MO

2:00pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Effingham, IL.

Location:

John Boos & Company
3601 South Banker Street
Effingham, IL

5:00pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Location:

Mt. Vernon Airport
100 Aviation Drive
Mt. Vernon, IL

7:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Herrin, IL.

Location:

Herrin High School
700 North 10th Street
Herrin, IL
 
Sunday, March 18:

Senator Santorum will appear on ABC News' "This Week" and CNN's "State of the Union." Check your local listings for times in your area.

9:30am CT: Senator Santorum will provide his personal testimony to the First Baptist Church of Bossier, LA.

Location:

First Baptist Church of Bossier
2810 East Texas Street
Bossier City, LA

10:50am CT: Senator Santorum will attend the Calvary Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA.

Location:

Calvary Baptist Church
9333 Linwood Avenue
Shreveport, LA

12:45pm CT: Senator Santorum will attend the LSU/Mississippi State baseball game in Baton Rouge, LA.

Location:

Alex Box Stadium
Corner of Nicholson Drive and Burbank Drive
Baton Rouge, LA

6:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will take part in community service at the Greenwell Springs Baptist Church in Greenwell Springs, LA.

Location:

Greenwell Springs Baptist Church
19421 Greenwell Springs Road
Greenwell Springs, LA

Senator Santorum will also appear with Tom Bevan and "Beyond the Beltway with Bruce DuMont" on WLS in Chicago, IL. Times of airing to be determined.

Monday, March 19:

6:00am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on "This Morning" on CBS.

6:30am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on "Morning Joe" on MSNBC.

6:50am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on "Fox & Friends" on FOX News.

7:02am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Sandy Rios on American Family Radio.

7:35am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with John & Amy on WIND 560AM Radio in Chicago, IL.

8:05am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with "Don and Roma" on WLS 890AM in Chicago, IL.

9:00am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Rockford, IL.

Location:

Venetian Club
2180 Elmwood Road
Rockford, IL

10:35am CT:    Senator Santorum will appear on Dennis Miller's nationally syndicated radio show.

12:00pm CT:    Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Dixon, IL.

Location:

Ronald Reagan Statue
Dixon Waterfront
Dixon, IL

1:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Dana Loesch on 97.1FM in St. Louis, MO.

2:20pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Mark Reardon on KMOX 1120 in St. Louis, MO.

3:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Moline, IL.

Location:

Moline Club
513 16th Street
Moline, IL

5:08pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear on the Dave Glover Show on 97.1FM in St. Louis, MO.

5:35pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Roe and Roper on WLS 890AM radio in Chicago, IL.

5:50pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Scott Robbins on WMBD-AM in Peoria, IL.

6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated Mark Levin Show.

7:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Peoria, IL.

Location:

Davis Bros Restaurant
2402 East Washington Street
East Peoria, IL

8:00pm CT: Karen Santorum will appear on "Piers Morgan Tonight" on CNN.

9:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear "On The Record with Greta Van Susteren" on FOX News.

Senator Santorum will also appear on Sean Hannity's nationally syndicated radio show, Michael Koolidge Show broadcast throughout Illinois, Karl Clauson on AM 1160 WYLL in Chicago, and with Steve Cochran on WIND 560AM in Chicago. Air times to be determined.

Rick Santorum Receives Ensorsement From Former Major Leaguer Carlos Baerga In Puerto Rico

SANTORUM RECEIVES ENSORSEMENT FROM FORMER MAJOR LEAGUER CARLOS BAERGA IN PUERTO RICO
 
Verona, PA - While campaigning in Puerto Rico, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum received the endorsement former major league baseball player Carlos Baerga.

"I support Rick because he is a Christian and has fought for the people of Puerto Rico for many years, and stands behind the people on the issue of statehood," Baerga said.  "I am grateful to have played professional baseball in the United States and I want all young people to have the same opportunity, and Puerto Rican statehood would make that possible."

Baerga played for the Cleveland Indians, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox, and the Washington Nationals.  He is the only major leaguer to hit a home run from both sides of the plate in the same inning.

Santorum said, "I was a fan of Carlos for many years and I'm thrilled to have his endorsement.  Carlos is a role model for so many because of his career in baseball and his life as a Christian."

Rick Santorum Puerto Rico, Missouri, & Illinois Schedule March 15-17, 2012

RICK SANTORUM PUBLIC SCHEDULE
Please Note Several Changes In The 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.

Thursday, March 15:

10:45am AST:   Senator Santorum will take part in a San Juan Street Parade in Old San Juan, PR.

Location:

Plaza de Armas (in front of San Juan City Hall)
Old San Juan, PR

Senator Santorum will conduct interviews with local Puerto Rican television and radio stations throughout the day, with air times to be determined.

Friday, March 16:

10:30am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Osage Beach, MO

Location:

Main Street Music Hall
5845 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO

2:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will address John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, IL.

Location:

John Hersey High School
1900 East Thomas Street
Arlington Heights, IL

7:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Arlington Heights, IL.

Location:

Christian Liberty Academy
502 West Euclid Avenue
Grace Gymnasium
Arlington Heights, IL

Saturday, March 17:

8:00am CT:   Senator Santorum will hold a meet-and-greet in Chesterfield Township, MO.

Location:

Westminster Christian Academy
800 Maryville Centre Drive
St. Louis, MO

9:15am CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a meet-and-greet in Wildhorse Township, MO.

Location:

Schnucks Wildwood Crossing Community Room
16580 Manchester Road
Wildwood, MO

2:00pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Effingham, IL.

Location:

John Boos & Company
3601 South Banker Street
Effingham, IL

5:00pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Location:

Mt. Vernon Airport
100 Aviation Drive
Mt. Vernon, IL

7:30pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Herrin, IL.
 
Location:

Herrin High School
700 North 10th Street
Herrin, IL

Rick Santorum Illinois Schedule for Monday, March 19, 2012 *Updated

Rick Santorum Illinois Schedule for Monday, March 19, 2012

Monday, March 19:

6:00am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on "This Morning" on CBS.

6:30am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on "Morning Joe" on MSNBC.

6:50am CT: Senator Santorum will appear on "Fox & Friends" on FOX News.

7:02am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Sandy Rios on American Family Radio.

7:35am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with John & Amy on WIND 560AM Radio in Chicago, IL.

8:05am CT: Senator Santorum will appear with "Don and Roma" on WLS 890AM in Chicago, IL.

9:00am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Rockford, IL.

Location:

Venetian Club
2180 Elmwood Road
Rockford, IL

10:35am CT:    Senator Santorum will appear on Dennis Miller's nationally syndicated radio show.

12:00pm CT:    Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Dixon, IL.

Location:

Ronald Reagan Statue
Dixon Waterfront
Dixon, IL

1:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Dana Loesch on 97.1FM in St. Louis, MO.

2:20pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Mark Reardon on KMOX 1120 in St. Louis, MO.

3:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Moline, IL.

Location:

Moline Club
513 16th Street
Moline, IL

5:08pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear on the Dave Glover Show on 97.1FM in St. Louis, MO.

5:35pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Roe and Roper on WLS 890AM radio in Chicago, IL.

5:50pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear with Scott Robbins on WMBD-AM in Peoria, IL.

6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear on the nationally syndicated Mark Levin Show.

7:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Peoria, IL.

Location:

Davis Bros Restaurant
2402 East Washington Street
East Peoria, IL

8:00pm CT: Karen Santorum will appear on "Piers Morgan Tonight" on CNN.

9:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will appear "On The Record with Greta Van Susteren" on FOX News.

Senator Santorum will also appear on Sean Hannity's nationally syndicated radio show, Michael Koolidge Show broadcast throughout Illinois, Karl Clauson on AM 1160 WYLL in Chicago, and with Steve Cochran on WIND 560AM in Chicago. Air times to be determined.

Rick Santorum Illinois Schedule for Saturday, March 17, 2012

Rick Santorum Illinois Schedule for Saturday, March 17, 2012

Saturday, March 17:

2:00pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Effingham, IL.

Location:

John Boos & Company
3601 South Banker Street
Effingham, IL

5:00pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Location:

Mt. Vernon Airport
100 Aviation Drive
Mt. Vernon, IL

7:30pm CT:  Senator Santorum will hold a "Rally for Rick" in Herrin, IL.
 
Location:

Herrin High School
700 North 10th Street
Herrin, IL

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus Statement Regarding the Results of the Alabama Primary

Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus Statement Regarding the Results of the Alabama Primary

“I want to congratulate Rick Santorum on his victory in Alabama, and thank all of the Alabama Republicans who cast their ballots in today’s primary election,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.

“The inconvenient truth for President Obama in the upcoming election is that Americans are not better off than we were three years ago, and the president’s policies are one of the main reasons. The president continues to advocate for more debt, more spending, and higher taxes instead of taking a responsible approach to managing our economy.

“With gas prices rising and voters growing more dissatisfied with the president every day, it’s clear that Americans are ready for new leadership in Washington and I’m confident that’s exactly what will happen on Election Day in November.”