PRESS RELEASE from Rick Santorum for President
November 8, 2011
For Immediate Release 
Contact: Matt Beynon

TEAM HUCK LEADERS JOIN THE FIGHT WITH SANTORUM

Iowa and New Hampshire HuckPAC leaders endorse Santorum


Verona, PA - Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) has received the endorsement of the Iowa and New Hampshire leaders of former Arkansas Governor and 2008 Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's political action committee - HuckPAC.

 

The endorsements of Iowa HuckPAC leader Lori Jungling and New Hampshire HuckPAC leader Caren Bennett follow other prominent conservative grassroots endorsements such as Iowa Republican National Committeewoman Kim Lehman and Chuck Laudner who is the former Republican Party of Iowa's Executive Director and former Chief of Staff to Rep. Steve King.

 

Senator Santorum said: "I am honored to have the endorsement of two of Governor Huckabee's most ardent supporters in the critical states of Iowa and New Hampshire. Both Lori and Caren have done the thankless but crucial work that is far too often overlooked by the media - going door-to-door, making tireless phone calls, and talking to friends one-on-one in support of their candidates. I have long respected Governor Huckabee and his supporters who have stood tall for faith, family, and freedom - and I am honored to have the support of his early state leaders. I look forward to working with both Lori and Caren as the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary draw nearer."

 

On Friday, Iowa HuckPAC leader Lori Jungling attended the launch of Senator Santorum's "Faith, Family and Freedom Tour" in Urbandale, IA and decided to endorse Senator Santorum's candidacy because he is the one candidate who sees the ties between social and fiscal issues. To view Lori's video endorsement, please see below:

 

 

 

On Monday, New Hampshire HuckPAC leader Caren Bennett released a statement to Team Huck NH announcing her support of Senator Santorum's campaign. Please find her statement in support of Senator Santorum below:

 

... "In May of 2011, Governor Huckabee made the announcement that he would not seek election during the 2012 Presidential Election cycle. While disappointed, I admired greatly the faith that it took to trust God with that decision.

 

During the summer of 2011, I set out to find the candidate that I could put my support behind whole-heartedly, as I had for Governor Huckabee. I attended events, met candidates, watched debates eagerly, and educated myself on the GOP field and their positions on issues.

 

On July 18th, in a home in Henniker, NH, I met Senator Santorum for the first time. As I listened to him speak, I was impressed by his integrity, family-centric vision, and humility. In the weeks following that event, I did my homework. I read the Senator's book, It Takes a Family: Conservatism and the Common Good. I was impressed with the work he has done in the Senate for welfare reform, quietly doing what his faith compelled him to do. I was amazed at the willingness of his large, Catholic family to support him on this journey, knowing there were needs at home he could be tending to instead of making speeches and shaking hands. I carefully watched the debates, just waiting for the moderators to ask him about life issues or welfare reform.

 

On September 15th, I signed up to volunteer with Team Santorum in New Hampshire.

 

On a rainy Thursday morning in October in Concord, NH, I was there as Senator Santorum filed his paperwork with the Secretary of State to be on the ballot for the NH Primary. It was a historic moment, that I was proud to be a part of.

 

I have the great honor of living in New Hampshire, the state that picks Presidents. Senator Rick Santorum is my choice for the next President of the United States.



To learn more about former Senator Rick Santorum, please visit www.RickSantorum.com.

                                               

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