Is Rick Santorum Really Running for VICE-President?
A few weeks ago, former Pennsylvania U.S. Senator Rick Santorum announced his candidacy for President of the United States on the courthouse steps in Somerset County. He’s been campaigning in the early primary and caucus states for months and seems serious about making a run for the #1 spot on the ticket, but that’s an approach many candidates take when they’re really looking at the #2 slot, according to F&M College political analyst Dr. Terry Madonna.
Santorum: The Ideal Candidate for Veep?
On paper, Santorum could be the ideal running mate. He’s a bulldog with strong Conservative appeal, which would help balance out any necessary moves to the center by the eventual nominee.
That being said, with more than 6 months to go before the start of the primary season, Santorum still has plenty of time to increase his name recognition and define himself to voters. He faces an uphill battle, though, as his state and national poll numbers are mostly hovering in the low-to-mid single digits.
Here in Pennsylvania, a recent poll by Quinnipiac University showed Santorum in a strong 2nd place in the GOP field, trailing only Mitt Romney, who also leads in most other national and state polls.
