Santorum Speaks on Super Tuesday: ‘We’re Going to Get at Least a Couple of Gold Medals’
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Speaking to supporters in Ohio after Super Tuesday victories in Oklahoma and Tennessee, Rick Santorum said, “This was a big night tonight. We’re going to win a few, we’re going to lose a few, but as it looks right now, we’re going to get at least a couple of gold medals.”
He added, “We have one in the West, the Midwest, and the South, and we’re ready to win across this country.”
The GOP presidential hopeful also spoke about his vision for America and said he entered the race “because of … one particular issue that to me breaks the camel’s back with respect to liberty in this country. And that is the issue of Obamacare.”
In speaking about his rival Mitt Romney, Santorum sai, “It’s one thing to defend a mandated top-down government run health care program that you imposed on the people of your state. It’s another thing to recommend and encourage the President of the United States to impose the same thing on the American people. And, it’s another thing yet to go out and tell the American public that you didn’t do it.”
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kaygee
Posted on March 9, 2012 at 3:02pmRick santorum never talks about his plan except birth control,but he make sure talk about mitt.worst guy in this race without any accomplishment is rick santorum.
Report Post »worst part glen beck supporting this guy.so that obama can win he can run the show with israel.stop paying
flanny
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 2:07pmTwo points I want to make…first those of you that keep throwing the conservative card, I believe Romney’s lowering of taxes, cutting the deficit, balancing the budget, cutting government, vetoing left bills, and so forth is about as conservative as they come. Santorum’s using excuses for voting for more spending, lack of voting for cutting the deficit, voting for ear marks, and more is about as unconservative as it comes.
Report Post »Second point….Everyone talks about how much more Romney’s campaign is spending, but no one is taking into account all of the advertisment that GBTV, and radio does for Santorum by Beck. This tells me that Santorum’s campaign is actually having comparable amounts used in his behalf.
ianmc002
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 2:27pmSorry but if you call supporting the NDAA, and the Patriot Act Conservative…then I’m definitely NOT a Conservative. Romney and Santorum have openly stated this. Either you follow the Constitution or you don’t.
Report Post »flanny
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 3:00pmThere is a lot more here than you must realize. I could go on and on, but this is not the place. I suggest, learn, study and read more than what is written by the left.
Report Post »ImMormon
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:26pmMy passionate plea…
No one is perfect. Every single person on the blaze has different values, theologies, and ideals of what we would want in a President.
BUT LET ME GET ONE THING STRAIGHT… any of these 4 candidates would be better than Barack Obama and the minions he has appointed to serve with him.
Obama has absolutely no record to stand on! NONE! He knows it, and the MSM knows it. They know the only way they will win is if we conservatives self destruct.
The left is eagerly supplying ammunition to the conservatives to fight their own internal battle… and we are taking that ammunition hook line and sinker. We are using it to divide each other and destroy our remaining candidates… making our nominee less and less viable against Obama.
I understand that we don’t need to rally around one candidate yet, but the time will SOON come when we will, and whoever the nominee is, we MUST rally around as if our life depends on it… because our life does depend on it.
What can we do right now, before rallying behind the nominee? We can stop the bickering and name calling; we can stop the hateful, shameful, and demeaning rhetoric.
We can stop blindly accepting the ammunition that is fed from the left and we can stop using it against each other. We can have civil debates where reason, logic, and evidence are used to discuss our candidates.
If we lose this election, it is OUR own fault for not rallying together for liberty and conservatism.
Report Post »ianmc002
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:10pmYeah Santorum…you voted to raise the debt ceiling 5x, doubled the size of the BOE, defended your support of the Patriot Act, defended your support of the NDAA, and defended your support of TARP….
Thats ok though because we know you’re all about smaller limited government lol
Just say no to Santorum
Report Post »ianmc002
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:07pmAnyone google “santorum fake”? I find these so called “conservatives” laughable.
Report Post »countryfirst
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 8:28amOne thing I noticed is that Santorum’s & Gingrich‘s speech’s were not scripted at all. Romney’s was his whole campaign is scripted.
Anybody but Obama, But will anybody ever stop the hemorrhaging of lady liberty, Or are we will be forced to continue watching here die a slow and painful death
Report Post »countryfirst
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 8:30amOne thing I noticed is that Santorum’s & Gingrich‘s speech’s were not scripted at all. Romney’s was his whole campaign is scripted.
Anybody but Obama, But will anybody ever stop the hemorrhaging of lady liberty, Or are we forced to continue watching here die a slow and painful death
Report Post »countryfirst
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 8:44amSorry all for the miss spelling to much coffee and kayos this morning
Report Post »Machtyn
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 9:45amI also noticed how negative and whiny both Gingrich and Santorum were. I also noticed the BIG LIES that the “Christian” Santorum spewed. It really makes me sick that he thinks he represents Catholics. Interesting that Romney wins most Catholic voters.
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 7:55amSee here is what scares us open minded people. Yall prayed real hard. As hard as Pat Roberston and Jesus gave you G W Bush. He even gave the office a 2nd time. WHat the hell was the Jesus thinking? Now we don’t trust you or your Jesus.
Report Post »Pacman116
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:15amFunny, everytime I see Romney win a state, I just shake my head. What’s the appeal? Sorry, couldn’t resist that one.
Report Post »bigspike
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 6:36amlook at the rest of the field; there’s your answer
Report Post »The Jewish Avenger
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 7:57amOut of all the canidates I can relate to Mr. Santorum the most…mitt reminds me of obama…
Between you an two others you’d think the libs paid you to swoon over Mitt. Sorry but I feel like being asked “Do you want a white Obama care president or a black Obama care president.
Report Post »Obama promised and talked big in 2007 as well… I’d still like to see Santorums stance all I ever hear is about his child dying and anything negative… too biased.
GoodStuff
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:30amSantorum needs to drop out, and Newt.
Report Post »Pacman116
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:11amLol!!
Report Post »Pacman116
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:12amLol!
Report Post »bigspike
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 6:37amdon’t worry; the voters are dropping them out
Report Post »Machtyn
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 9:47am@Bigspike: Just not fast enough
Report Post »pwatkins
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:21amAnyone watching Fox and hear them say Gingrich and Santorum’s victory speech was too long, but yet said nothing about the speech from Romney, which I didn’t time, but believe was much longer than either of the other two. They were also sweating when they thought they were going to have to declare Santorum the winner in Ohio, but when Romney won….yep.. all smiles and giggles, even from Joe Trippi and Juan Williams. It sure scares me that Romney is the favorite of the left. Romney and Obama are close to the same…some of you are right about that. Both are backed by power, money, and lots of lies…but I may have to vote for Romney and will willingly to get Obama out….just don’ t leave me with hopes of real change.
Report Post »At least we didn’t have to wait for the pick-up truck to bring in votes like in Iowa…lol..then of course maybe the same delivery truck came in and they counted them wrong in Ohio too…lol….I wish.
soybomb315
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:27amso you think romney is the only one that can beat obama?
oh boy – have we learned nothing?
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:05amRomney’s new campaign strategy…
Report Post »Lots of home states and donations from large estates
JJ Coolay
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:07amReally? Funny, I thought the whole “home state” thing put pressure on him. The media sure spins it that way. As in, “gee, if he doesn’t win this state, it’s showing how weak he is—-he can‘t even win his ’home state’ .”
Yeah, that’s his strategy. ????
Report Post »ssbstspd
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:57pmit is purely laughable when people say that Mitt is by far the more superior choice.
Report Post »Almost a page out of the liberal play book. keep throwing the crap at the wall until it finally sticks. ughhhhhhh yea right.
soybomb315
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:56pmA QUESTION FOR GINGRICH SUPPORTERS….If newt doesnt win, who is your second choice???
A vote for gingrich in michigan and ohio did absolutely nothing except ensure a romney win. If you had voted for santorum, santorum would have won both states and romney would have zero chance of clinching the nomination – romney would then have to win it through a brokered convention. However, now that romney won michigan and ohio, you have increased the chances of a 2008 repeat – where the primary is decided before most people have a chance to vote.
Gingrich supporters talk about how smart newt is – too bad his supporters lack in that department!!
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:08amHow do you know Gingrich‘s supporters don’t split one way or the other? You automatically assume EVERY Newt vote would go to Rick?
I don’t think so.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 6:21amway to answer the question jj
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:44pm…
Report Post »If Santorum had a younger looking hair style and clothes, he could have beaten Romney by a landslide on Super Tuesday.
Santorum is young, energetic, and physically fit, but no one could tell, because of his hair and clothes.
godlovinmom
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:00amRomney reminds me of a slick willy with his dyed hair and eyebrows….eek!
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:09amThat’s some mentality, Leadnotfollow
Report Post »Carrie3570
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:29pmI voted for Santorum today and I hope to vote for him again. He needs to stay in. He is clearly different than Obama, Romney is not. I don’t understand why people think Romney has a chance to beat Obama. It will be like watching McCain/Obama debates all over again. We need a clear contrast to Obama right now and Santorum is that candidate.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:49pmRight on Carrie!…you made a good choice based on very sound reasoning :)..there isn’t much difference between romney and obama.
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 5:10amFunny, everytime I see Rick win a state I shake my head. I don’t see what the appeal is.
Report Post »bigspike
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 6:43am…he’s SUCH a contrast that only about 25% of the population will vote for him in a general election; the liberals NEVER will, and the more he babbles on ‘social issues’, the more the MSM is going to be able to portray him as an ‘aspiring televangelist/theocrat’, which is going to scare the bejeepers out of the moderates and independents…elections are about perception; and Santorum is a ‘target rich environment’ for unfair MSM ridicule
godlovinmom
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 8:41amJJ…well if you are voting for romney…than I understand why you don’t see the appeal…you can’t see past the rhino in the room….I bet you voted for McCain/Palin because of McCain..right?
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:28pmwe are voting for WHOEVER gets the GOP nomination because they will be the 100% AMERICAN … the one Sacred thing that filthy rabid animal obama CANNOT ever claim to be.
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:20pmDrop out Santorum. Time to focus on beating Obama. Enough of this bloody primary already! Americans are going to get GOP fatigue and re-elect Obama by default.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:23pmYou have alot of faith in America I see…why in the world would Mr. Santorum drop out…I would think ron and newt…and let the race be between conservative and progressive/moderate whatever you call mitt romney…but it ain’t conservative.
Report Post »soybomb315
Posted on March 7, 2012 at 12:24amgoodstuff
That is the 3rd time you have made that comment. Why are you scared of the primary??? Is it because your candidate is a moderate? Is it because he flips and flops? Let the states vote – if your candidate is strong then he should be able to beat santorum. If romney struggles to beat a santorum campaign that lacks organization and money – how in the world are you going to beat obama????
We had a similar choice in 2008. Fool us once shame on you, fool us twice – shame on us. Wake up people, we need to pick the best candidate for the job
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:12pmOut of all the canidates I can relate to Mr. Santorum the most…mitt reminds me of obama…newt is the classic carreer politician and ron is not far behind him…I’m going for the underdog..a true American “rags to riches” story if you will. Go Rick Go!
Report Post »bpodlesnik
Posted on March 6, 2012 at 11:23pmAnother good speech from the heart of Mr. Santorum.
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