2016 Presidential Campaign Blog

Sen. Rick Santorum to Campaign for Donald Trump in Iowa on Monday, November 7, 2016

Sen. Rick Santorum to Campaign for Donald Trump in Iowa Monday, November 7, 2016

DES MOINES, IA –  Former Sen. Rick Santorum will campaign for Donald Trump in Iowa today, with stops in Marion, Waterloo, and Mason City.  

Sen. Santorum's Public Schedule:

GOTV Meet and Greet with Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Joni Ernst, and Congressman Rod Blum
11:30- 12:15 pm
MJ's Restaurant
1107 7th Ave
Marion, IA

GOTV Meet and Greet with Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Joni Ernst, and Congressman Rod Blum
2:30 - 3:15 pm
Newton's Café
128 East 4th St
Waterloo, IA

GOTV Meet and Greet with Sen. Chuck Grassley.
5:30 - 6:15 pm
Cabin Coffee
1304 4th St SE
Mason City, IA

Rick Santorum Endorses Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate

Rick Santorum Endorses Marco Rubio for U.S. Senate

VERONA, PA - Former Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) issued the following endorsement in support of Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) bid for reelection.
 
Rick Santorum said: "I am proud to endorse my friend Marco Rubio for United States Senate.  Over the past five years, no member of Congress has shown more passion or knowledge on the threats facing the United States.  As a leading member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee he has spoken the blunt, honest truth about the risk radical Islam poses to our way of life at a time when our President has refused to even utter the words.  We need more Marco Rubios in the United States Senate giving voice to a strong American foreign policy."
 
"Just as important, Marco understands that we can not have a strong economy without strong families.  He is one of the few national leaders who has stood up for the family at a time when it is needed most.  Marco has been a voice for those who do not have a voice, and I have no doubt that he will continue to show this critical leadership in the years to come.  I look forward to helping Marco win reelection to the United States Senate this November," concluded Santorum.
 
A victor of 11 Republican presidential primaries and caucuses, Senator Rick Santorum is a two-time candidate for the Republican nomination for President.  Santorum served for two-terms representing Pennsylvania in the United States Senate and two-terms in the United States House of Representatives, where he was the principal author of the landmark 1996 Welfare Reform, the law banning the heinous procedure known as partial-birth abortion, and tough sanctions against both the radical Syrian and Iranian regimes.  From 2001 - 2007, Santorum was elected by his colleagues to serve as Senate Republican Conference Chairman, the third highest leadership position in the United States Senate.  Santorum is currently Chairman of Patriot Voices PAC, which is committed to electing conservatives who are focused on helping hardworking families.

Rick Santorum returns to Patriot Voices as Chairman

Rick Santorum returns to Patriot Voices as Chairman

VERONA, PA - Following his departure from the Presidential race, Rick Santorum announced today that he is returning to Patriot Voices as its Chairman.
 
Patriot Voices was founded by Rick and Karen Santorum in 2012 to give a voice to hard working Americans, and to fight for causes that protect faith, freedom, family and opportunity in America. In recent months, Patriot Voices has been particularly active to expose the persecution religious minorities including Yazidis and Christians face at the hands of ISIS in Iraq and Syria.  Patriot Voices has called on Congress and President Obama to declare this for what it is - genocide.  
 
Patriot Voices' Executive Director Nadine Maenza said, "We are thrilled to welcome Rick Santorum back to lead us in 2016, particularly as our country faces enormously important elections for the White House, Senate and beyond.  His voice and leadership will be incredibly important during this historic year."
 
Rick Santorum said, "I am excited to return to Patriot Voices - the group that Karen and I first founded in 2012 - to serve as a place for conservatives to come together to advocate for conservative policies and impact the 2016 elections.  There is much to weigh in on - from the future of the Supreme Court, to defeating radical Islam and fighting for international religious freedom.  Patriot Voices will continue to be a place where conservatives can come together to have their voice multiplied and amplified in the political process."
 
Rick Santorum has been a leader in addressing the challenges America faces on the international stage.  Senator Santorum served for 8 years on the Senate Armed Services Committee where he worked to transform our military from a Cold War fighting force to one prepared to defeat the asymmetric threats we face today.  Senator Santorum was also the author of tough sanctions against both Syria and Iran, and spent 5 years at the Ethics and Public Policy Center bringing attention to the threats facing America from the Middle East, Central and South America.  During both his presidential campaigns, Santorum brought the fight to confront and defeat radical Islam to the fore of the national debate.
 
Patriot Voices' first political endorsement of the 2016 election cycle is Senator Marco Rubio for President.  In addition to its support for Senator Rubio and other conservatives around the country, Patriot Voices will continue its work drawing attention to the threat of radical Islam, the importance of international religious freedom, and the reestablishment of conservative first principles to our government.   Among Patriot Voices' first initiatives will be ensuring the precedent of not confirming a Supreme Court justice during the final year of a President's term is maintained and fighting to stop any Obama Supreme Court nominee that may be nominated, and the protection of religious minorities in the Middle East is prioritized.

Rick Santorum Endorses Marco Rubio for President

Rick Santorum Endorses Marco Rubio for President

"He is a tremendously gifted young man and he is a leader. He is a born leader, and someone I feel a lot of confidence in that he is the new generation. And someone that can bring this country together."
- Senator Rick Santorum

Rick Santorum Starts 46 County Tour in South Carolina on Wednesday, February 4, 2016 *Postponed

Rick Santorum Starts 46 County Tour in South Carolina on Wednesday, February 4, 2016 *Postponed

The Santorum Campaign is working to reschedule the Senator's events and he looks forward to returning to South Carolina soon.  Senator Santorum will be participating in media activities in Washington, DC on Wednesday, February 3^rd.

VERONA, PA - Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) will continue his inVest in America Tour with a 46 county tour of South Carolina on Wednesday, February 4th with events in York, Cherokee, Spartanburg, Abbeville, and Aiken prior to the February 20th Primary.  
 
The following events are open to the public.
 
Wednesday, February 4th:

7:45am ET: Senator Santorum meet and greet patrons of Sandey's at the White House in York County, SC
 
Location:
Sandey's at the White House
1712 York Hwy
York, SC 29745
 
9:00am ET: Senator Santorum will hold a Town Hall meeting with students and voters at Limestone College in Cherokee County, SC.
 
Location:
Limestone College
Fullerton Auditorium
1115 College Dr.
Gaffney, SC 29340
 
11:30pm ET: Senator Santorum visit The Beacon Drive-In to meet and greet voters in Spartanburg, SC.
 
Location:
The Beacon Drive-In
255 John B White Sr. Blvd
Spartanburg, SC 29306
 
2:00pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a Town Hall meeting with students and voters at Erskine College in Abbeville County, SC
 
Location:
Erskine College
Lesesne Auditorium
2 Washington St.
Due West, SC 29639
 
5:30pm ET: Senator Santorum meet with voters at Newberry Hall, sharing his vision for America and addressing concerned voters of Aiken, SC.
 
Location:
Newberry Hall
117 Newberry St. SW
Aiken, SC 29801

Rick Santorum to Hold Iowa Caucus Night Celebration in Johnston, New Hampshire on February 1, 2016

Rick Santorum to Hold Iowa Caucus Night Celebration in Johnston, New Hampshire on February 1, 2016

VERONA, PA - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum will hold an Iowa Caucus night celebration on Monday, February 1st in Johnston, IA.  The event is open to the general public.   Senator Santorum will address his supporters following the conclusion of Caucus voting, as results are reported.
 
Location:
Hilton Garden Inn
8600 Northpark Drive
Johnston, IA 50131
 
Doors open to the general public:
7:30pm CT

Rick Santorum Launches inVest in America Tour in Iowa on January 23, 2016 to February 1, 2016 *Updated

Rick Santorum launches inVest in America Tour
Santorum to make special unveiling at the Hamburg Inn in Iowa City, Iowa on Monday, January 25th
 
Updated address for Burlington event and additional events added throughout the week

VERONA, PA - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum will launch the "inVest in America" Tour on Saturday, January 23rd in Neola, IA.  
 
The inVest in America Tour will take Santorum to over 50 stops leading up to the February 1st Iowa Caucus.  Santorum will make a special unveiling at his stop on Monday, January 25th at the Hamburg Inn.  As events are added, additional advisories will be issued.  All events noted are open to the public.
 
Saturday, January 23rd:

6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party in Neola, Iowa.
 
Location:
110 4th Street
Neola, IA
 
Sunday, January 24th:
8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will attend Sunday services at the New Hope Assembly of God church in Urbandale, IA.
 
Location:
New Hope Assembly of God
4425 70th Street
Urbandale, IA
 
10:45am CT: Senator Santorum will attend Sunday services at the New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown, IA.
 
Location:
New Hope Christian Church
3901 South Center Street
Marshalltown, IA
 
12:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a forum at the New Hope Christian Church in Marshalltown, IA.
 
Location:
New Hope Christian Church
3901 South Center Street
Marshalltown, IA
 
2:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party in Robins, IA.
 
Location:
460 Hickory Court
Robins, IA
 
6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will meet with home school families in Marion, IA.
 
Location:
275 West 29th Avenue
Marion, IA
 
Monday, January 25th:

7:00am CT: Senator Santorum will make a special announcement and unveiling during a retail campaign stop at the Hamburg Inn in Iowa City, IA.
 
Location:
Hamburg Inn
214 North Linn Street
Iowa City, IA
 
9:00am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Washington, IA.
 
Location:
Coffee Corner
125 West Washington Street
Washington, IA
 
11:30am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Davenport, IA.
 
Location:
Davenport Public Library
3000 North Fairmount Street
Davenport, IA
 
2:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Burlington, IA.
 
UPDATED Location:
Ivy's Coffee Shop
514 Jefferson
Burlington, IA
 
4:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Ottumwa, IA.
 
Location:
Republican Party of Iowa District Office
711 Church Street
Ottumwa, IA
 
6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party in Oskaloosa, IA.
 
Location:
2052 275th Street
Oskaloosa, IA
 
Tuesday, January 26th:

7:00am CT: Senator Santorum will greet customers at the Landmark Restaurant in Williamsburg, IA.
 
Location:
Landmark Restaurant
128 West Evans Street
Williamsburg, IA
 
10:15am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Monticello, IA.
 
Location:
Java Jones
200 South Cedar Street
Monticello, IA
 
12:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Dubuque, IA.
 
Location:
Courtside Sports Bar and Grill
2095 Holiday Drive
Dubuque, IA
 
2:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Anamosa, IA.
 
Location:
122 East Main Street
Anamosa, IA
 
4:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Cedar Rapids, IA.
 
Location:
Cedar Rapids Public Library
450 Fifth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
 
7:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party in Monroe, IA.
 
Location:
236 72nd Avenue
Monroe, IA
 
Wednesday, January 27th:
8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will visit with patrons at the Teluwut Grille House & Pub in Lake Mills, IA.
 
Location:
Teluwut Grille House & Pub
224 West Main Street
Lake Mills, IA
 
9:30am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a retail event at the Corner Post in Northwood, IA.
 
Location:
Corner Post
700 Central Avenue
Northwood, IA
 
12:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Mason City, IA.
 
Location:
Pizza Ranch
1617 South Monroe Avenue
Mason City, IA
 
2:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Hampton, IA.
 
Location:
Rustic Brew
117 1st NW
Hampton, IA
 
4:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Iowa Falls, IA.
 
Location:
Coffee Attic and Book Cellar
604 Washington Avenue
Iowa Falls, IA
 
7:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party in Ames, IA.
 
Location:
3020 Weston Drive
Ames, IA
 
Thursday, January 28th:
UPDATED TIME - 7:00am CT: Senator Santorum will host a politics and pancakes in Des Moines, IA.
 
Location:
Gateway Market
202 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, IA
 
8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will join Varney & Co. on the FOX Business Network.
 
9:30am CT: Senator Santorum will join the nationally syndicated Laura Ingraham Radio Show.
 
12:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Indianola, IA.
 
Location:
Pizza Ranch
1709 North Jefferson Way
Indianola, IA
 
TBD: Senator Santorum will join the nationally syndicated Sean Hannity Radio Show.
 
NEW EVENT - 8:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will attend the Dallas County GOP debate night party in Waukee, IA.
 
Location:
Mikey's Irish Pub
50 SE Laurel Street
Waukee, IA
 
Friday, January 29th:
6:00am CT: Senator Santorum will join Mornings with Maria on the FOX Business Network.
 
NEW EVENT - 7:00am CT: Senator Santorum will address the Affinity Breakfast Club in West Des Moines, IA.
 
Location:
Des Moines Golf and Country Club
1600 Jordan Creek Parkway
West Des Moines, IA
 
9:40am CT: Senator Santorum will join The Jan Mickelson Show, hosted by Jeff Angelo, on WHO Radio in Des Moines, IA.
 
NEW DATE - 10:00am CT: Senator Santorum will participate in a town hall and tour the caucus photo exhibit in Des Moines, IA.
 
Location:
Polk County Heritage Gallery
111 Court Avenue
Des Moines, IA
 
3:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will tour and hold an employee town hall at Lisle Corp. in Clarinda, IA.
 
Location:
Lisle Corp
813 East Main Street
Clarinda, IA
 
6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will address the Speak for Life event in Council Bluffs, IA.
 
UPDATED LOCATION:
Iowa School for the Deaf
Community Room
3501 Harry Langdon Boulevard
Council Bluffs, IA
 
Saturday, January 30th:
NEW EVENT - 8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party in Conrad, IA.
 
Location:
309 North Church Street
Conrad, IA
 
10:00am CT: Senator Santorum will visit Central Iowa Impact Shooting Range in Boone, IA.
 
Location:
Central Iowa Impact
2520 Eastgate Drive
Boone, IA
 
12:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall in Webster City, IA.
 
Location:
Second Street Emporium
615 2nd Street
Webster City, IA
 
2:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Fort Dodge, IA.
 
Location:
Old Boston's Restaurant and Pub
809 Central Avenue #110
Fort Dodge, IA
 
NEW EVENT - 4:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Pocahontas, IA.
 
Location:
Pizza Ranch
211 North Main Street
Pocahontas, IA
 
6:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Le Mars, IA.
 
Location:
Blue Bunny Ice Cream Parlor
115 Central Avenue NW
Le Mars, IA
 
NEW EVENT - 8:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party in Sioux City, IA.
 
Location:
1090 Pachsama Court
Sioux City, IA
 
Sunday, January 31st:
NEW EVENT - 10:00am CT: Senator Santorum will attend worship and address the congregation at Cornerstone World Outreach in Sioux City, IA.
 
Location:
Cornerstone World Outreach
1625 Glen Ellen Road
Sioux City, IA
 
4:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party in West Des Moines, IA.
 
Location:
4123 Oakwood Lane
West Des Moines, IA
 
NEW LOCATION - 7:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will be joined by special guests for a pre-Caucus rally with volunteers and supporters in Urbandale, IA.  This will be a special celebration, commemorating Senator Santorum's commitment to the people of Iowa, the Iowa Caucus, and his affinity toward Pizza Ranch.
 
NEW LOCATION:
Pizza Ranch
4954 86th Street
Urbandale, IA

Rick Santorum Visits Lake Mills, Northwood, Mason City, Hampton, Iowa Falls & Ames, Iowa on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 *Updated

Rick Santorum Visits Lake Mills, Northwood, Mason City, Hampton, Iowa Falls & Ames, Iowa on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 *Updated

Wednesday, January 27th:
8:00am CT: Senator Santorum will visit with patrons at the Teluwut Grille House & Pub in Lake Mills, IA.
 
Location:
Teluwut Grille House & Pub
224 West Main Street
Lake Mills, IA
 
9:30am CT: Senator Santorum will hold a retail event at the Corner Post in Northwood, IA.
 
Location:
Corner Post
700 Central Avenue
Northwood, IA
 
12:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Mason City, IA.
 
Location:
Pizza Ranch
1617 South Monroe Avenue
Mason City, IA
 
2:30pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Hampton, IA.
 
Location:
Rustic Brew
117 1st NW
Hampton, IA
 
4:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Iowa Falls, IA.
 
Location:
Coffee Attic and Book Cellar
604 Washington Avenue
Iowa Falls, IA
 
7:00pm CT: Senator Santorum will be the special guest at a house party in Ames, IA.
 
Location:
3020 Weston Drive
Ames, IA

Rick Santorum Returns to Iowa on Monday, January 25, 2016

Rick Santorum Returns to Iowa on Monday, January 25, 2016

Monday, January 25, 2016 at 09:00 AM  
Coffee Corner in Washington, IA

Join Rick Santorum for a Town Hall in Washington, IA

Official Event
Monday, January 25, 2016 at 11:30 AM  
Davenport Library-Fairmount in Davenport, IA

Join Rick Santorum for a Town Hall in Davenport, IA

Official Event
Monday, January 25, 2016 at 02:00 PM  
Ivy's Bake Shop in Burlington, IA

Join Rick Santorum for a Town Hall in Burlington, IA

Official Event
Monday, January 25, 2016 at 04:30 PM  
RPI District Office in Ottumwa, IA

Join Rick Santorum for a Town Hall in Ottumwa, IA

Official Event
Monday, January 25, 2016 at 07:00 PM  
House Party in Oskaloosa, IA

Join Rick Santorum for a House Party in Oskaloosa, IA

Rick Santorum Returns to New Hampshire on January 22-23, 2016

Rick Santorum Returns to New Hampshire on January 22-23, 2016

VERONA, PA - Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum will return to New Hampshire on Friday, January 22nd and Saturday, January 23rd for events throughout the Granite State. Further advisories will be issued should the Senator's schedule change.
 
Friday, January 22nd:

3:30pm ET: Senator Santorum will participate in the APPS National Security Forum in Manchester, NH.
 
Location:
University of New Hampshire at Manchester
88 Commerce Street
Room 435
Manchester, NH
 
6:15pm ET: Senator Santorum will hold a town hall meeting in Wolfeboro, NH.
 
Location:
Jo Green's Café
33 Dockside Street
Wolfeboro, NH
 
Saturday, January 23rd:

7:45am ET: Senator Santorum will hold a retail stop at Norton's Classic Café in Nashua, NH.
 
Location:
Norton's Classic Café
233 Main Street
Nashua, NH
 
9:30am ET: Senator Santorum will participate in the New Hampshire Republican Party First-in-the-National Town Hall event in Nashua, NH.
 
Location:
Radisson Hotel
11 Tara Boulevard
Nashua, NH