Conference call with Rick Santorum

Vanity | Aprill 16, 2012 | Engraved-on-His-hands

[Engraved-on-His-hands]

I (plus about 4000 others) just got off of a conference call with Rick Santorum. Perhaps a more detailed report will be forthcoming, but here are some quick notes that I took:

"I had a chance to talk to Newt. I haven't had a chance to talk with Governor Romney."

He spoke about working hard to make sure that the Republican Party had a "conservative platform" and a "conservative message" and that they "follow through with that conservative message after the election".

"I haven't supported any candidate at this point."

He said that they are working with states to "make sure our delegates are seated" so that their "conservative voice (will) be heard at the convention".

With regard to his message, "We're not backing away one bit."

His advice to his followers, "The best things that they can do is stay tuned." As far as carrying the conservative message forward, he said that "in the next week or two" they will develop plans as to "how to structure things going forward".

The tone of the conference call in general was one of thanks to his supporters, and a commitment to insuring that a conservative message is articulated by the Republican Party. There was no endorsement of Romney. Although nothing specific was said, there seemed to be a frequent mention of "conservative" with implied contrast to Romney. He did say that he thought that the November election was the most important in our country's history, that he was "all in", and that he hoped to work things so that those who are currently disheartened by developments would be willing to work hard in November.

That was about it. There was an emphasis on faith, thankfulness to his supporters, and trying to make sure that a conservative message is central to the Republican Party.

[Sun]

“He spoke about working hard to make sure that the Republican Party had a “conservative platform” and a “conservative message” and that they “follow through with that conservative message after the election”.”

EXCELLENT!

Rick Santorum is still looking out for us, and will continue to do so.

[SatinDoll]

Sounds like a good conference call. Glad to hear that he supports his followers and gives solid advice.

That said, I doubt any conservatives will find a position in an administration headed by Mitt.

[SatinDoll]

Sounds like a good conference call. Glad to hear that he supports his followers and gives solid advice.

That said, I doubt any conservatives will find a position in an administration headed by Mitt. The key is to deny Mitt Romney the nomination, as he in no way exemplifies our Conservative Republican values.

[Timber Rattler]

That said, I doubt any conservatives will find a position in an administration headed by Mitt.

Heck no! A Romney Administration would be populated by the same professional political hacks (such as Nicolle Wallace and Steve Schmidt) who have been backstabbing Conservatives non-stop ever since 2007.

Someone posted a list of Romney's current campaign advisors either this morning or yesterday, and almost every single one of them are Bush re-treads. Expect them to get the top jobs if Romney somehow manages to out-cheat Obama in November.

[taraytarah]

Santorum remains “suspended.” No endorsement. No instructions to get behind any other candidate. (He stated that one reason he had found the path becoming difficult was that he had solicited Newt & RP to coalesce, but that neither showed any interest - THAT was the contact he had with Newt.) Supporters are to Stay Tuned. With Rick on the ballot and his delegates in place, although he is not currently campaigning, his grassroots base is coming alive and taking on the initiative. To Conservatives across the states, it's Game On! (I think this is what the Tea Party meant by We Will Elect Our Own President, despite the media, despite the Establishment.)

[GeronL]

If he really wants to shake it up, he’d endorse Newt Gingrich.

[Timber Rattler]

Mitt Romney’s Leftist, Globalist Advisor Team

[Timber Rattler]

Here's a better source:

Mitt Romney’s Foreign Policy Team Includes Former Nat'l Security Figures, Conservative Scholars

[lightman]

Santorum understands that choosing the “lesser of evils” is choosing evil nonetheless.

[Timber Rattler]

Former RNC chair Ed Gillespie heading running-mate search for Romney?

Karl Rove, Republican Party plot vast network to reclaim power

How to Beat Obama by Karl Rove and Ed Gillespie

Gillespie to join Team Romney as adviser

GOP Rainmaker Rides High

[Sun]

Well meaning “principled” people don’t understand the concept of limiting evil.

[Viking2002]

Then in a nutshell, it was "I tried, RINO Corporate won, and the political and cultural 'hostile workplace environment' isn't going to get one bit better."

Lovely.

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their hearts desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

--H.L. Mencken, The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920

[llmc1]

Thanks for posting. I submitted some questions for him, but couldn’t listen to the call.

[lightman]

I’ve voted for the “lesser of evils” many times.

Far too many times, in fact; and inevitably I have regretted it on multiple occasions as that person’s term unfolded.

[Sola Veritas]

“He stated that one reason he had found the path becoming difficult was that he had solicited Newt & RP to coalesce, but that neither showed any interest - THAT was the contact he had with Newt.”

I’m a SOCON, so of course I like Rick. However, why would a SOCON want to coalesce with the Libertarian Ron Paul? Also, I find it hard to believe that Newt wasn’t interested in joining forces. What exactly does Rick mean by “coalesce?”

[Sun]

Perhaps you would have regretted it MORE if the GREATER of the evils won.

[FR_addict]

Yep. If he really wanted a conservative, he would endorse Newt. Romney is going to ignore him.

[FR_addict]

“He stated that one reason he had found the path becoming difficult was that he had solicited Newt & RP to coalesce, but that neither showed any interest - THAT was the contact he had with Newt.”

I don’t believe he will endorse Newt. Sounds like he is still mad at Newt for not quiting and endorsing him. Rather than endorse a conservative, he will say that Romney has pledged to govern as a conservative and will endorse Romney to get back at Newt.

[true believer forever]

“He stated that one reason he had found the path becoming difficult was that he had solicited Newt & RP to coalesce, but that neither showed any interest - THAT was the contact he had with Newt.”

I’m a SOCON, so of course I like Rick. However, why would a SOCON want to coalesce with the Libertarian Ron Paul? Also, I find it hard to believe that Newt wasn’t interested in joining forces. What exactly does Rick mean by “coalesce?”

He wanted Paul and Newt to drop out, direct their supporters to support him. I know that for sure, but what he offered them - maybe Newt VP - and Paul something with economic reform - not sure about that...

There was a reason he didn't go into detail, I guess... He could have more honestly said I asked the others to drop and join me in fighting Romney, but he didn't do that... and he makes Newt look the bad guy, which he often did throughout the campaign.