Rick Santorum
American politician and commentator
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| May 2021 | Santorum was terminated from his contract with CNN due to comments he made about Native Americans. |
| May 2021 | Santorum was terminated from his contract with CNN due to comments he made about Native Americans. |
| April 23 2021 | Santorum made controversial remarks about Native American culture at a Young America's Foundation event, leading to calls for CNN to terminate his contract, which occurred days later. |
| April 23 2021 | Santorum made controversial remarks about Native American culture at a Young America's Foundation event, leading to calls for CNN to terminate his contract, which occurred days later. |
| April 25 2017 | During a question and answer session, Santorum comments that Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz would have been inferior party nominees compared to Donald Trump. |
| January 2017 | Santorum became a senior political commentator for CNN. |
| January 2017 | Santorum became a senior political commentator for CNN. |
| February 3 2016 | After performing poorly in the Iowa caucuses, Santorum ended his presidential campaign and endorsed Florida senator Marco Rubio. |
| February 3 2016 | After performing poorly in the Iowa caucuses, Santorum ended his presidential campaign and endorsed Florida senator Marco Rubio. |
| May 27 2015 | Santorum formally announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination for the 2016 election. |
| May 27 2015 | Santorum formally announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination for the 2016 election. |
| May 6 2015 | During a Fox News interview with Greta Van Susteren, Santorum comments on his potential 2016 presidential campaign, acknowledging he would likely be the underdog again. |
| August 4 2013 | On NBC's Meet the Press, Santorum expressed openness to considering a presidential race in 2016. |
| August 4 2013 | On NBC's Meet the Press, Santorum expressed openness to considering a presidential race in 2016. |
| 2012 | Santorum ran for the Republican nomination in the presidential election, winning 11 primaries and caucuses. |
| 2012 | Santorum called the War in Afghanistan 'a very winnable operation,' dismissing calls for withdrawal by 2014. |
| 2012 | Santorum called the War in Afghanistan 'a very winnable operation,' dismissing calls for withdrawal by 2014. |
| 2012 | Santorum ran for the Republican nomination in the presidential election, winning 11 primaries and caucuses. |
| August 2012 | Santorum received a prime time speaking slot at the 2012 Republican National Convention, where he emphasized the importance of family and criticized President Obama's policies. |
| August 2012 | Santorum received a prime time speaking slot at the 2012 Republican National Convention, where he emphasized the importance of family and criticized President Obama's policies. |
| June 2012 | Santorum launched Patriot Voices, a nonprofit aimed at mobilizing conservatives to support faith, family, freedom, and opportunity. |
| June 2012 | Santorum launched Patriot Voices, a nonprofit aimed at mobilizing conservatives to support faith, family, freedom, and opportunity. |
| April 10 2012 | Santorum suspended his presidential campaign, finishing as the runner-up to Mitt Romney. |
| April 10 2012 | After winning 11 state primaries and nearly 4 million votes, Santorum suspended his presidential campaign in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. |
| April 10 2012 | After winning 11 state primaries and nearly 4 million votes, Santorum suspended his presidential campaign in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. |
| April 10 2012 | Santorum suspended his presidential campaign, finishing as the runner-up to Mitt Romney. |
| March 24 2012 | Santorum wins Louisiana primary with 49% of the vote, trouncing Romney by 22 points |
| March 13 2012 | Santorum sweeps Southern primaries, winning Alabama and Mississippi, defeating Romney and Gingrich |
| March 6 2012 | On Super Tuesday, Santorum wins North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, finishing second in multiple other states |
| February 17 2012 | Mike DeWine, Ohio Attorney General and former Senator, endorses Santorum, retracting his previous endorsement of Romney |
| February 7 2012 | Santorum unexpectedly won votes in all three states of Minnesota, Missouri, and Colorado, significantly boosting his presidential campaign. |
| February 5 2012 | Rasmussen Reports tracking poll shows Santorum leading President Obama 45%-44% for the first time in a potential general election matchup |
| January 20 2012 | Santorum officially declared the winner of the Iowa caucuses, defeating Romney by 34 votes after certified results from 1,766 precincts |
| December 28 2011 | CNN poll shows Santorum jumping to third place with 16% support in Iowa, gaining momentum among evangelical voters |
| November 2011 | When questioned about his views on evolution in November 2011, Rick Santorum stated that he believes evolution occurred on a 'tiny, micro level.' |
| November 2011 | When questioned about his views on evolution in November 2011, Rick Santorum stated that he believes evolution occurred on a 'tiny, micro level.' |
| September 22 2011 | During the Fox News/Google-sponsored debate in Orlando, Florida, Santorum criticized the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell', calling it 'social experimentation' and 'tragic'. He argued against including sexual activity in the military and suggested the military should focus solely on defending the country. |
| August 2011 | Santorum criticized national media coverage in an interview with The Des Moines Register's editorial board, noting his lack of media attention despite being higher in polls than other candidates like Jon Huntsman. |
| August 13 2011 | Santorum finished fourth in the Iowa Straw Poll with 9.8% of the vote, a surprisingly successful result that kept him competitive despite being considered an underdog candidate. |
| June 6 2011 | Rick Santorum announced his candidacy for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination on Good Morning America. |
| April 13 2011 | Rick Santorum filed for an exploratory committee with the Federal Election Commission and announced his potential presidential run on Fox News' 'On the Record w/ Greta Van Susteren'. |
| 2010 | Santorum earned $1.3 million, primarily through consulting and director's fees, highlighting his transition into political commentary and consulting after his Senate career. |
| 2010 | Santorum earned $1.3 million, primarily through consulting and director's fees, highlighting his transition into political commentary and consulting after his Senate career. |
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