Santorum talks family, faith, and foundation

by Caitlyn Blood
The Presidency and Press

Former senator Rick Santorum was full of smiles and detailed answers when student reporters of the Presidency and the Press program dropped by his campaign office with questions regarding his decision to run for 2012 presidential race.

Santorum started off by thanking his staff and support then got into the questions.

Santorum received questions of every sort, from advice his family had given him, to his stance of religious practices in school.

“We’re building a foundation,” said Santorum on his campaign. “It’s like when you drive by a house and think to yourself, ‘What’s going on here?’”

A question was then raised on his family and if they had any tips for him. “My son said to use a little humor, “ he responded and followed with, “and my daughter said to stick out my chin so I don’t look fat!”

When a question of different faiths came up Santorum hesitantly answered. “People, faith or no faith, should have access to the ‘public square’. So long as we’re equal about allowing people to come out and have a voice.”

Santorum’s manager had him wrap up and end with a question regarding religion being taught in schools. Santorum figured if science and evolution could be taught in school, then religion could as well. With that, he made his exit, leaving reporters with a grin.

It is unclear whether Santorum will be a front-runner in the race, but he will keep campaigning , and smiling.