• Santorum sends a very late night email begrudgingly endorsing Romney
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[QUOTE](CNN) – There was no press conference, no television cameras, no reporters and it didn't even arrive when the sun was up. Instead, Rick Santorum's endorsement of presumptive Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney came in paragraph 13 in an email to supporters at approximately 11 p.m. Monday night. [B]"We both agree that President Obama must be defeated. The task will not be easy. It will require all hands on deck if our nominee is to be victorious," Santorum wrote. "Governor Romney will be that nominee and he has my endorsement and support to win this the most critical election of our lifetime."[/B] With that, Santorum became the latest former rival to back Romney and the latest former rival to do so in a lukewarm fashion. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich offered a far from ringing endorsement of Romney during a press conference last week, during which he painted the frontrunner as a positive alternative to President Barack Obama. Santorum said he waited to make an endorsement until he could meet with Romney in person. The two met privately Friday in Pittsburgh. "I felt that it was completely impossible for me to even consider an endorsement until after a meeting to discuss issues critical to those of us who often feel our voices are not heard by the establishment: social conservatives, tea-party supporters, lower and middle income working families," Santorum wrote. [B]However, he did not say whether he planned to join Romney on the stump before the November election.[/B] Santorum enjoyed support from more conservative voting blocs as well as members those supportive of the grassroots tea party movement during the primary campaign, which helped him place first in 11 early contest states. In Monday's letter, Santorum said he encouraged Romney to "add more conservative leaders as an integral part of his team." The former Pennsylvania senator said the contentious 2012 campaign proved he and the former Massachusetts governor "have some differences," but also areas in which they agree, including over the need for smaller government, opposition to abortion and the belief that marriage should be between one man and one woman. One of the biggest gripes Santorum had on the campaign trail with Romney was the health care law he passed while governor of Massachusetts, but in Monday's note Santorum said he no longer doubts Romney's opposition to the current national health care law. "While I had concerns about Governor Romney making a case as a candidate about fighting against Obamacare, I have no doubt if elected he will work with a Republican Congress to repeal it and replace it with a bottom up, patient, not government, driven system," Santorum wrote. [B]Romney expressed "sincere gratitude" for Santorum's endorsement and said his "commitment to conservatism energized millions of Republicans around the country," in a statement released Tuesday.[/B] "Senator Santorum and I share an absolute commitment to that goal, just as we share an absolute commitment to reversing the failing policies of the Obama Administration, from its assault on freedom of conscience to its feckless foreign policy," Romney said. [B]Email in question[/B] [quote]Friends, Thank you again for all you did as one of my strongest and committed supporters. Your belief in our campaign helped us start a movement of Americans who believe deeply that our best days are ahead as long as we fight to strengthen our families, unshackle our economy and promote freedom here and around the world. Karen and I will be forever grateful for the support, kindness and commitment you showed us, as well as our children, over these last months. On Friday, Governor Romney came to Pittsburgh for an over-hour long one-on-one meeting. The conversation was candid, collegial and focused on the issues that you helped me give voice to during our campaign; because I believe they are essential ingredients to not only winning this fall, but turning our country around. While the issue of my endorsement did not come up, I certainly have heard from many of you who have weighed in on whether or not I should issue a formal endorsement. Thank you for your counsel, it has been most helpful. However, I felt that it was completely impossible for me to even consider an endorsement until after a meeting to discuss issues critical to those of us who often feel our voices are not heard by the establishment: social conservatives, tea-party supporters, lower and middle income working families. Clearly without the overwhelming support from you all, I never would have won 11 states and over 3 million votes, and we would not have won more counties than all the other candidates combined. I can assure you that even though I am no longer a candidate for president, I will still continue to fight every day for our shared values – the values that made America the greatest country in the history of the world. During our meeting I felt a deep responsibility to assess Governor Romney's commitment to addressing the issues most important to conservatives, as well his commitment to ensuring our appropriate representation in a Romney administration. The family and its foundational role in America's economic success, a central point of our campaign, was discussed at length. I was impressed with the Governor's deep understanding of this connection and his commitment to economic policies that preserve and strengthen families. He clearly understands that having pro-family initiatives are not only the morally and economically right thing to do, but that the family is the basic building block of our society and must be preserved. I also shared with Governor Romney my belief that we cannot restore America as the greatest economic engine the world has ever seen until we return America to being a manufacturing superpower. He listened very carefully to my advice on this matter, and while our policy prescriptions differed, he clearly expressed his desire to create more opportunities for those that are feeling left behind in this economy. As it is often said, "personnel is policy." I strongly encouraged Governor Romney as he builds out his campaign staff and advisors that he add more conservative leaders as an integral part of his team. And you can be sure that I will work with the Governor to help him in this task to ensure he has a strong team that will support him in his conservative policy initiatives. Of course we talked about what it would take to win this election. As you know I started almost every speech with the phrase that this was the most important election since the election of 1860 and four more years of President Obama is simply not an option. As I contemplated what further steps I will take, that reality weighed heavy on me. The America we know is being fundamentally changed to look more like a European socialist state than the land of opportunity our founding fathers established. Freedom and personal responsibility are being replaced with big government dependency. The greatest and most productive workers in the world are being hamstrung by excessive regulations making it impossible to compete. Our healthcare system had been socialized, and the worth of each life dictated by some government bureaucrat. Our allies are insulted while our enemies are appeased. And our religious beliefs and freedom have come under attack. What is even more troubling is what a second term of an Obama administration could bring. President Obama's admission to the Russians that he will have more flexibility in a second term can only be translated to "if you thought I was liberal in the first four years you haven't seen anything yet!" The primary campaign certainly made it clear that Governor Romney and I have some differences. But there are many significant areas in which we agree: the need for lower taxes, smaller government, and a reduction in out-of-control spending. We certainly agree that abortion is wrong and marriage should be between one man and one woman. I am also comfortable with Governor Romney on foreign policy matters, and we share the belief that we can never allowIranto possess nuclear weapons. And while I had concerns about Governor Romney making a case as a candidate about fighting against Obamacare, I have no doubt if elected he will work with a Republican Congress to repeal it and replace it with a bottom up, patient, not government, driven system. Above all else, we both agree that President Obama must be defeated. The task will not be easy. It will require all hands on deck if our nominee is to be victorious. Governor Romney will be that nominee and he has my endorsement and support to win this the most critical election of our lifetime. My conversation with Governor Romney was very productive, but I intend to keep lines of communication open with him and his campaign. I hope to ensure that the values that made America that shining city on the hill are illuminated brightly by our party and our candidates thus ensuring not just a victory, but a mandate for conservative governance. Karen and I know firsthand how difficult the campaign trail can be particularly as governor Romney faces relentless attacks from the democrats. We have been praying for him and his family and will continue to do so in the weeks and months ahead. Thank you again for all you have done for us, and I look forward to working together to defeat President Obama this fall and to protect faith, family, freedom and opportunity in America. With Gratitude, Rick Santorum P.S. As promised, very soon we will be making another big announcement, and I will be asking you to once again join forces with me to keep up the fight, together. Stay tuned.[/quote][/QUOTE] Source: [url]http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/08/santorums-late-night-romney-endorsement-via-email/[/url] He ranted and raved until halfway through the email to finally get to endorsing him. Even on Fox News I watched earlier was laughing at this. "Santorum didn't want to write it and Romney doesn't care about it" was the basic feeling in the air.
I love how they make obama sound like a super villan and they need to team up to stop him or the world is doomed.
[QUOTE=codemaster85;35881957]I love how they make obama sound like a super villan and they need to team up to stop him or the world is doomed.[/QUOTE] I think being against Obama is just about the only thing Santorum and Romney has in common and thus the only way to logically throw endorsement over to Romney. Besides, who in politics [I]doesn't[/I] make their opponent look like the definition of villainy?
[QUOTE=codemaster85;35881957]I love how they make obama sound like a super villan and they need to team up to stop him or the world is doomed.[/QUOTE] They did the same thing with Bush. It's called politics. Your opponent is the devil and you are the one chosen by god to stop him.
Doesn't matter who wins the final election, I'd rather have Santorum out of the picture than risk him being elected. [editline]8th May 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;35881984]I think being against Obama is just about the only thing Santorum and Romney has in common and thus the only way to logically throw endorsement over to Romney. Besides, who in politics [I]doesn't[/I] make their opponent look like the definition of villainy?[/QUOTE] U.S Politics is just a team sport nowadays. Like football, but with words.
I haven't really heard of one raving endorsement for him yet. They are all along the line of "Well he's not Obama i guess". Should make for an entertaining general election though.
[QUOTE=Tiersin;35882033]I haven't really heard of one raving endorsement for him yet. They are all along the line of "Well he's not Obama i guess". Should make for an entertaining general election though.[/QUOTE] That's the whole point. Santorum really hates Romney almost as much as he hates Obama. Santorum only gave this extremely quiet endorsement (so late after he quit, by the way) for the small sake of 'party unity' and a hope for a speaking slot at the convention. And I doubt many Santorum supporters will vote for Romney either. I've heard of them have a "anyone but Romney" mentality as much as a "anyone but Obama" mentality. I'm guessing now that Santorum will mostly be trying to scratch up as much feeble attention to himself as he can before the general election season comes so not to look like he's completely unimportant now (which he is).
[QUOTE=codemaster85;35881957]I love how they make obama sound like a super villan and they need to team up to stop him or the world is doomed.[/QUOTE] [i][b]the most critical election of our lifetime.[/b][/i]
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;35881984] Besides, who in politics [I]doesn't[/I] make their opponent look like the definition of villainy?[/QUOTE] Obama? The most i've seen obama make his opponents the definition of, is that of an infant.
[QUOTE=ScoutKing;35882387]Obama? The most i've seen obama make his opponents the definition of, is that of an infant.[/QUOTE] I actually haven't seen much Obama advertising yet. Has he posted any campaign videos? [B]Edit:[/B] Didn't he make a video that demonized Romney on his "swiss bank accounts"?
[QUOTE=ScoutKing;35882387]Obama? The most i've seen obama make his opponents the definition of, is that of an infant.[/QUOTE] Trust me, when as it gets closer to November the Obama campaign will probably show a lot more teeth.
I am writing this Because THE PARTY wants me to support a candidate that for all intents and purposes I am completely and ideologically opposed against and is for all intents and purposes is a heretical satanic heathen because he's a Mormon, not because I want to. :v: The letter in a nutshell folks.
[QUOTE=Wealth + Taste;35882005]U.S Politics is just a team sport nowadays. Like football, but with words.[/QUOTE] Santorum passes gay marriage ban to Romney. Romney's running down the midfield and he[I]trips![/I] Oh my, he's giving team Obama the clear cut advantage here, but what's this? A superpac just jumped down from the tribune. He's whispered something in Romney's ear. Romney's getting up again. Wow, it seems Romney just fired his gay advisor, what a tackle. Romney's nearing the quarter-mark and... GOAAAAAAAL!
Looking forward to Obama's campaign material, it's bound to be something kickass
[QUOTE=Cypher_09;35885041]Looking forward to Obama's campaign material, it's bound to be something kickass[/QUOTE] Actually Obama already spent all his campaign money on funding Herman Cain, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich's campaigns.
[QUOTE=mac338;35885068]Actually Obama already spent all his campaign money on funding Herman Cain, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich's campaigns.[/QUOTE] Equally as effective as his great speeches.
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