Posted on 12/05/2011 5:43:13 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Rick Santorum, a former Pennsylvania Senator, is getting some love from conservative luminaries Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck as he struggles to win the hearts of voters in Iowa weeks before the presidential caucuses there.
"If voters start shifting gears and deciding they want ideological consistency, then they're going to start paying attention to say, Rick Santorum," the former Alaska governor said as a guest on Fox News Thursday evening. Palin continued with praise for his "hard-line" positions on cutting taxes, dealing with Iran and abortion.
Santorum, understanding the implications of her remarks, immediately tweeted his appreciation. "Thank you @SarahPalinUSA for the kind words ..." he wrote.
"Palin's statement certainly helps with giving Santorum the conservative street credentials he needs with evangelicals in Iowa," said Catherine Wilson, an expert on religious voters impact on politics at Villanova University.
Palin's near endorsement follows a boost last week from conservative firebrand Glenn Beck, who was included in a Santorum fundraising e-mail plea for donations.
Beck said that he does not endorse candidates or get involved with politics, but when people ask him who to support he said, "If there is one guy out there that is the next George Washington, the only guy that I could think of is Rick Santorum. I would ask that you would take a look at him."
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Bachmann picked up an endorsement from Phyllis Schlafly today.
I really want someone with executive experience who has accomplished something, especially against crony capitalism, fraud and corruption and for entrepreneurship, job creation, shrinking government and a strong defense.
Correct. Santorum needs to set out his life story to connect with ordinary voters.
Personally,
I am leaning towards Michelle now. I think she has most of the qualities we need in a leader.
Is she perfect? Of course not. But she is the most conservative candidate we have right now.
That should give her a boost. I’m frustrated we seem to expect every candidate to have all the knowledge and answers before they even get elected. She believes as I do, she loves our country, and she has willingly volunteered to serve. I was sort of relieved when Pence bowed out. I hated to see his family subjected to the whole circus that comes along with running. I think Michelle seems to be holding up well, and addressing things I want to hear about. I’m not following intensely close yet for fear of overdosing, but I’m listening.
Lighten up. You’re too serious.
Correct. Santorum needs to set out his life story to connect with ordinary voters.
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Yes, but he also needs to lighten up a little and show his sense of humor. It’s a delicate balance, I know, for a politician to come across as serious and sober but also amiable.
It is obvious that he is a hard-working guy, who will do his utmost in whatever job he has, but he also has to come across as a man people would enjoy sitting down with for a beer or a cup of coffee. With a houseful of kids as he has, he’s got to have a great sense of humor.
Okay.
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