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Rick Santorum Returns to Iowa on October 15, 2014

Rick Santorum Returns to Iowa on 10/15

VERONA, PA - Winner of the 2012 Iowa Republican Presidential Caucus, former U.S. Senator, and Chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum will return to Iowa on Wednesday, October 15th for a series of events in support of the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition, as well as take part in the "Standing for the American Family" Whistle Stop Tour of Iowa.
 
Rick Santorum said, "I am excited to return to the great state of Iowa.  The people of Iowa have always been so incredible to me and my family, and I would not miss the opportunity to return to the Hawkeye State in support of these great conservative organizations.  As the home of one this year's most highly watched Senate races and three of the tightest House contests, Iowa is the epicenter of this year's midterm elections.  I hope to lend my voice in support of these conservative candidates as we hit the final stretch before Election Day."
 
Wednesday, October 15:

1:00pm CT:      
Senator Santorum will participate in the Family Research Council's Faith Family Freedom Fund, National Organization for Marriage and Iowa FAMiLY Leader's "Standing for the American Family" Whistle Stop Tour of Iowa in Dubuque, Iowa.
 
Location:
Dubuque County Republican Headquarters (Kmart Plaza)
2560 Dodge Street
Dubuque, Iowa
 
5:30pm CT:      

Senator Santorum will headline a house party in support of the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition in Davenport, Iowa.
 
Location:
The Home of Chad & Jill Kluver
2133 Dorchester Court
Davenport, Iowa
 
7:30pm CT:      

Senator Santorum will headline a house party in support of the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition in Dubuque, Iowa.
 
Location:
The Home of Ron & Becky Herrig
9253 Route 52 South
Dubuque, Iowa

Rick Santorum and Patriot Voices PAC Endorse Glenn Grothman for Congress in WI-6

Santorum and Patriot Voices PAC Endorse Glenn Grothman for Congress in WI-6

Verona, PA - Former U.S. Senator, former Republican presidential candidate, chairman of Patriot Voices and author of Blue Collar Conservatives Rick Santorum announced today that Patriot Voices PAC has endorsed Glenn Grothman for Congress in Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District.
 
Senator Santorum said, "Glenn Grothman's bold leadership in Wisconsin is exactly what we need in Congress. Our country is at a turning point, and we need a principled conservative like Glenn Grothman to return our country back on the path to prosperity.  Glenn has the courage and the conviction to stand up for conservative values."
 
"I got to know Glenn Grothman when I was a candidate for president campaigning in Wisconsin in 2012.  I was impressed with his understanding of our country's challenges and the conservative solutions he had to solve them, particularly when it comes to job creation.  Glenn has been an advocate for blue collar Americans and hardworking families across Wisconsin, and he will bring that same approach to Washington as a Member of Congress."
 
"I know Glenn will be an advocate for reforming our tax system, fighting for the sanctity of life and reducing the size and scope of the federal government.  Patriot Voices PAC and I are pleased to stand with Glenn Grothman for Congress," Santorum concluded.

The FAMiLY LEADER Announces The 3rd Annual Family Leadership Summit in Ames, Iowa on August 9, 2014

The FAMiLY LEADER Announces The 3rd Annual Family Leadership Summit
TFL Announces The Family Research Council Action as National Partner

Urbandale, IOWA. – The FAMiLY LEADER announces The 3rd Annual Family Leadership Summit on Saturday, August 9, scheduled to take place at Stephens Auditorium, on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Iowa.  

The FAMiLY LEADER is pleased to announce that our national partner in hosting the Summit is the Family Research Council Action based in Washington D.C. Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council Action said, “It’s a genuine privilege to partner with The FAMiLY LEADER in Iowa to advance pro-family, pro-conservative, and pro-freedom conservative values through their Family Leadership Summit.  We value Iowa’s role in presidential politics and it’s an honor to join with Iowans for this most important Summit.”  

The purpose of The FAMiLY LEADERSHIP SUMMIT is to educate and mobilize the conservative base regarding worldview application and issues that impact the family.  The Summit will provide Iowans the opportunity to hear top conservative national leaders, gathered in one place, cast their leadership vision.  

Bob Vander Plaats, president & CEO of The FAMiLY LEADER, said, “One of the hopeful outcomes of the Summit is to bring conservatives together early and consistently in the process leading up to the 2016 elections.  We believe that by laying this foundation through an intentional leadership summit, the likelihood for conservatives to coalesce in a spirit of unity for impact and influence in 2014, 2016, and beyond will be greatly enhanced.”
    
Confirmed speakers include David and Jason Benham, Pastor Rafael Cruz, Governor Bobby Jindal, Governor Rick Perry, New York Times best-selling author Joel Rosenberg, and former Senator Rick Santorum.  Invited speakers include Dr. Ben Carson, Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman Trey Gowdy, former Governor Mike Huckabee, former Governor Sarah Palin, Star Parker, Senator Rand Paul, Senator Marco Rubio, Senator Tim Scott, former Governor Jeb Bush, Governor Chris Christie, former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, Eric Metaxas, Governor Mike Pence, and Governor Scott Walker.

Rick Santorum to Address Republican Party of Iowa's State Convention on Saturday 6/14/14

Santorum to Address Republican Party of Iowa's State Convention on Saturday 6/14

Verona, PA - Former U.S. Senator, former Republican presidential candidate, chairman of Patriot Voices and author of Blue Collar Conservatives Rick Santorum will travel to Iowa on Saturday, June 14 to address the Republican Party of Iowa's State Convention and hold a book signing.  
                  
Saturday, June 14, 2014

11:30 AM CT: Senator Santorum will address the convention.

Noon - 2PM CT: Senator Santorum will sign copies of Blue Collar Conservatives at the South Entrance of HyVee Hall.
 
2 - 2:30PM CT: Senator Santorum will visit Secretary of State and Congressional candidate Matt Schultz's Hospitality Suite (Room 105).

Senator Rick Santorum Book Signing in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, June 14, 2014

Rick Santorum - Des Moines Book Signing - Blue Collar Conservatives

When:
Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (CDT)

Where:
Hy-Vee Hall
730 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50309

Hosted By Patriot Voices

Senator Rick Santorum Book Signing in Des Moines, Iowa

Saturday, June 14th

IOWA GOP STATE CONVENTION

Hy-Vee Hall
730 3rd Street
Des Moines, Iowa

(exact location TBD)

Rick Santorum Endorses Sam Clovis For U.S. Senate In Iowa

Rick Santorum Endorses Sam Clovis For U.S. Senate In Iowa

VERONA, PA - Winner of the 2012 Iowa Republican Presidential Caucus, former U.S. Senator, and Chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum announced that Patriot Voices PAC has endorsed Sam Clovis for U.S. Senate in Iowa.
 
Rick Santorum said, "I am proud to endorse my friend Sam Clovis for the United States Senate.  I had the pleasure of getting to know Sam during my run for president and was blessed by his support along the campaign trail.  I know what is in his heart and Sam is a true, full-spectrum conservative who believes in the greatness of American exceptionalism and the founding principles in our Declaration of Independence and Constitution."
 
"I have watched this race develop and was not going to get involved, but I feel compelled to more publicly voice my support for Sam because so-called conservative groups in Washington, D.C. have tried to anoint a candidate.  Unfortunately, these same groups either don't know the real record, or they are trying to mislead Iowa conservatives about who is the best conservative in this race.  Simply put, a voting record that supports tax increases and not showing up for the job the people entrusted you to do are not conservative principles."  
 
"I am fond of Iowa and have gotten to know many Iowans through the years. The one thing that all Iowans appreciate and expect from their politicians is the truth. And the truth is that Sam Clovis is a man of principle who will advance the cause of conservatism and be an outstanding U.S. Senator."
 
Senator Santorum visited all of Iowa's 99 counties and held 381 public events across the Hawkeye State on his way to winning the 2012 Iowa Caucus.  It was his victory in the Iowa Caucus that propelled Senator Santorum on to 10 more primary and caucus victories as the conservative choice for President.  Sam Clovis endorsed Senator Santorum's campaign for President in the Fall of 2011.

Rick Santorum Book Tour Stop Scheduled on June 3, 2014 in Bloomington, MN (No longer on schedule)

Rick Santorum Patriot Voices Book Tour

Blue Collar Conservatives - Recommiting To An America That Works

June 3, 2014 – Bloomington, MN - Embassy Suites Airport

AM 1280 - The Patriot

Rick Santorum to Travel to South Carolina for GOP Events on Monday 4/14/2014

Rick Santorum to Travel to South Carolina for GOP Events on Monday 4/14

Verona, PA - Former Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. Senator and current Chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum will travel to South Carolina for two Republican party events on Monday, April 14.

Monday, April 14
12:00 PM -- Senator Santorum will give the keynote address at the Charleston County Republican Women's lunch meeting
Location:
Mark Clark Hall
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
 
6:00 PM - Senator Santorum will address a meeting of the Charleston County Republican Committee.
Location:
North Charleston City Hall
2500 City Hall Lane
North Charleston, SC 29406
 
During his visit to South Carolina, Senator Santorum will also attend private fundraisers in Charleston and Columbia, and he will meet with grassroots activists and political leaders. 

Bobby Jindal, Rand Paul, Rick Santorum to speak at Iowa GOP State Convention on June 14, 2014 in Des Moines

Iowa GOP Announces State Convention Speakers
Bobby Jindal, Rand Paul, Rick Santorum to speak on June 14 in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa- Today Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Danny Carroll announced that three nationally recognized Republicans have confirmed to speak at the Party's state convention in June. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum have all confirmed they will speak to the convention on June 14th in Des Moines.

"Republicans have a strong party heading into the 2014 elections, and we're excited to hear from these three leaders," said Carroll. "This will be a treat for our state convention delegates and guests and will create some lively interaction as we plan for victory in November."

All three speakers have had their names discussed regarding potential bids for President in 2016.

Rick Santorum Returns to New Hampshire on Friday, March 14, 2014 for Northeast Republican Leadership Conference

Santorum Returns to New Hampshire on Friday for Northeast Republican Leadership Conference

Verona, PA - Former Republican presidential candidate, U.S. Senator and Chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum will travel to New Hampshire on Friday, March 14 to address the Northeast Republican Leadership Conference in Nashua at 1:40 PM ET.  
 
Senator Santorum's remarks will focus on how Republicans must communicate with voters if we are going to win future elections.  He will discuss how our policies must help folks at every level in America, including the most economically vulnerable in society.