/tags/rick-santorum Rick Santorum en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:37:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-22/bloomberg-newt-gingrich-rick-santorum-talked-about-a-2012-unity-ticket Bloomberg reports a Santorum strategist wanted Gingrich to announce a joint ticket during a debate. Had that happened, the 2012 race for the presidency could've looked different. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:37:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-03-22/bloomberg-newt-gingrich-rick-santorum-talked-about-a-2012-unity-ticket Eyder Peralta /npr-news/2012-08-07/convention-list-grows-carter-by-video-at-democrats-santorum-at-gops Former President Jimmy Carter will speak, by video at least, at the Democratic National Convention to urge a second term for President Obama. Meanwhile, Republicans announced that Rick Santorum, who was Mitt Romney's most durable rival for the presidential nomination, and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will speak at their convention. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:05:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-07/convention-list-grows-carter-by-video-at-democrats-santorum-at-gops Frank James /npr-news/2012-08-01/chick-fil-a-appreciation-day-brings-out-supportive-crowds The call from Mike Huckabee and other conservatives to show support for the fast-food chain's president after he came under fire for his stand against same-sex marriage has been heard by many. Counter events are planned for Friday. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 19:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-08-01/chick-fil-a-appreciation-day-brings-out-supportive-crowds Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-05-08/enthusiasm-for-romney-runs-low-in-fla-panhandle Many in this bastion of conservative voters still see GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney as "not my first choice." Still, the prospect of another term for President Obama is likely to motivate conservatives to fall in line behind Romney, observers say. Tue, 08 May 2012 20:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-08/enthusiasm-for-romney-runs-low-in-fla-panhandle Debbie Elliott /2012-05-08/top-stories-santorum-supports-romney-clinton-discusses-chinese-activist Top stories include GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum's decision to endorse rival Mitt Romney; Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses Chinese dissident Chen Guangchen, saying she hopes Chen will soon arrive in the U.S. to pursue studies. Tue, 08 May 2012 12:20:00 GMT /2012-05-08/top-stories-santorum-supports-romney-clinton-discusses-chinese-activist Korva Coleman /npr-news/2012-05-08/santorum-endorses-romney They don't agree on everything, but they do agree that they want to defeat President Obama, Santorum says of his former rival for the Republican presidential nomination. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-05-08/santorum-endorses-romney Mark Memmott /2012-04-16/romney-ready-to-put-primary-season-behind-him Now that Rick Santorum is out of the Republican race for president, Mitt Romney has the opportunity to go after President Obama without worrying about rivals in his own party. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT /2012-04-16/romney-ready-to-put-primary-season-behind-him Steve Inskeep, Cokie Roberts /npr-news/2012-04-11/with-santorum-gone-what-next Attention now turns to the expected general election race between Mitt Romney and President Obama. There's talk that the contest could come down to just four states: Colorado, Nevada, Ohio and Virginia. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:45:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-11/with-santorum-gone-what-next Mark Memmott /npr-news/2012-04-10/what-santorums-exit-means-for-romney Rick Santorum's departure from the presidential race means Mitt Romney is finally in a position to draw to his ranks that part of the Republican electorate that until now has preferred his numerous rivals, virtually each of whom has risen to challenge him only to fall, the latest and last being the former senator from Pennsylvania. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:55:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-10/what-santorums-exit-means-for-romney Frank James /npr-news/2012-04-10/in-defeat-santorum-becomes-conservative-champion Despite falling short in the quest for the Republican presidential nomination, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum has established himself as one of the dominant conservative voices in America, particularly when it comes to social issues such as abortion and birth control. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:37:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-04-10/in-defeat-santorum-becomes-conservative-champion Alan Greenblatt