During the 2012 primary, I did not decide firmly on a candidate until around September of 2011, but later that year the candidate whom I had chosen had dropped out with weeks to spare before the Iowa caucus. In my vetting and soul searching I came upon a name that I had previously looked over. Rick Santorum. I had first considered him as he was my former senator, but people said he didn’t have a shot and I believed them. But all those months later, something told me that I should support him, that he could pull it off. And I fought hard for him, on social media and by making calls to voters. Sadly some close losses made it impossible for Rick to capture the nomination from Romney and he dropped out. I still voted for Rick in the Pennsylvania primary, in which, even after dropping out, gave Romney a run for his money.
Now three years later, with a new crop of candidates jumping into the race with candidates I considered. I still chose to pick Rick. And just last week found myself as a volunteer for his announcement event just 30 minutes from my home. I saw him before the event with the other volunteers and the energy and joy he exuded was amazing, he was ready. He went on to give one his most passionate and best speeches I have ever heard him give.
I choose to endorse and support Rick Santorum again because I know him, and I know his record. He has a clear vision of what we need to do move this country ahead. So far he is the only one who has given a clear and detailed plan for immigration, both illegal and legal, and it is a solid plan. That would cut legal immigration by 25% for a period of time to let the country and economy adjust to the current population. Rick also has proposed scrapping the tax code and replacing it with a flat tax.
Rick provides solutions to an economy and a majority of Americans who are struggling, and has a plan to take out ISIS and the growing radical muslim movement that is spreading from the Middle East, to Europe and eventually across our porous southern border. And he would reclaim our place on the national stage as the preeminent world super power, starting on day one. He is also a strong supporter of our first amendment and religious rights, that all are entitled to, and would work to end the division that has been created over the years. America is the one place where anyone can speak their mind, and any church can thrive without fear of rebuke or persecution.
That is what is important to me, someone who is running, not for his sake, but for the sake of others living here now. And especially for future generations We need a leader serving us the people, not special interests, government politicians and lobbyists and big business tycoons. We need a leader who believes in what our founders envisioned and wants hold it together and make us stronger.
That leader is Rick Santorum, and that is why I have chosen to support him again, giving all of my time and money to the campaign. I plan on fighting hard for the America that I love.
The American Tea Man 