Talk:Rick Santorum 2012 presidential campaign

Someone should add this

Because it tells something about how he handles with foreign countries http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn-eejMcmuA http://video.msnbc.msn.com/the-rachel-maddow-show/46520567#46520567 RoestVrijStaal (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 18:59, 25 February 2012 (UTC).

Santorum not endorsed by Alabama Governor Robert Bentley

Rick Santorum's presidential campaign did not recieve an endorsement from Alabama Gov. Bentley but the governor stated that he was voting for Santorum. Bentley wrote on his Facebook page that he views Santorum as "the most conservative candidate" in the primary but that he's chosen not to endorse anyone [1]. Here is a link to a CBS news story which further confirms the governor did not endorse Santorum [2]

Who gets his delegates

Don't tell me no one gets them, someone must, unless he will remain on the ballot but stop campaigning. Also Who is he actually endorsing? That's what I want to hear. Is he really going to endorse Romney while he and Gingrich entire campaign was anybody but Romney. Is he going to listen to gingrich and know endorse Gingrich and actually give life to Gingrich? Any info would be awesome and very beneficial for educational purposes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.230.3.250 (talk) 18:36, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

Since Santorum is only technically suspending his campaign instead officially ending it, he keeps the delegates already awarded to him.--Southronite (talk) 18:41, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

Many decisions still remain for Republican leaders in each of the states. There will still be a "first ballot vote" at convention—a formality. Some delegates are bound to Santorum and some aren't. To answer your question, Santorum support will be divided. Does it seem doubtful Santorum will suggest his delegates support someone else? Truly doubtful, Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 01:58, 11 April 2012 (UTC)

Latest thinking in some quarters is a 'brokered' convention is highly likely (no certainty in the First Vote), in which case, Santorum gets the votes of Santorum. Charles Edwin Shipp (talk) 14:43, 16 April 2012 (UTC)

It depends on the state rules if delegates that are already elected will continue to be bound to a candidate with a supended campaign. Some states keep them bound others release them. But have a look on the Colorado Convention. They have actually elected bound delegates to Santorum after he suspended his campaign :) Jack Bornholm (talk) 22:42, 18 April 2012 (UTC)

For most states, his delegates must vote for him on the first pass at the convention, even though they are guaranteed wasted votes. This is true even if Santorum tells his delegates to vote for Romney or someone else. If they do not get to the magic number the first try, then they become uncommitted and may vote as they please. Gaijin42 (talk) 00:02, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

Deletion of remarks made on withdrawal from campaign

Instaure has asked for an explanation of a deletion I have made of content describing remarks made at the time of Santorum's withdrawal from the race.

The section prior to my edit included the following, wich I deleted:

In his remarks in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania that day, he said, "We made the decision to get into this race around our kitchen table, against all the odds," Santorum said. He reflected on his campaign, calling it "as improbable as any race that you will ever see for president."[83] He said, "It was a love affair for me, going from state to state, seeing the wonder of the people of this country who care deeply for it."[84] He thanked "all of you across this country for what you have given...which is a voice to those who are, in many cases, voiceless. And we have tried to be a witness not just for your stories and your voice, but to provide a positive and hopeful vision, not a negative campaign."[85] He vowed that he would "continue to fight for those voices".[85]

In a campaign stop that day, Romney said, "[Santorum] has made an important contribution to the political process, has brought forward issues that he cares very deeply about, and is able to gather a great deal of public support and interest in those issues and in himself. He will continue to have a major role in the Republican Party and I look forward to his work in helping assure victories for Republicans across the country in November."[86] He also issued a statement calling Santorum "an able and worthy competitor" and saying, "He has proven himself to be an important voice in our party and in the nation. We both recognize that what is most important is putting the failures of the last three years behind us and setting America back on the path to prosperity."[86]

This material consisted solely of pro forma remarks made by Santorum and Romney concerning the withdrawal. Nothing either of them said was remotely memorable — or, more to the point, noteworthy. The deletion is based on Wikipedia's guidelines on notability for events and "not a newspaper". The fact that Santorum withdrew from the race is notable and warrants mention. The specific remarks he and Romney made on the day of the announcement of the withdrawal are not notable and are inappropriate for inclusion. Dezastru (talk) 19:14, 7 July 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for the explanation, that's a fair rationale. Instaurare (talk) 19:44, 10 July 2012 (UTC)

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