Are we ready for Rick Santorum?

I have to say I was surprised at former Senator Rick Santorum. I honestly did not know what to expect last night at the Town Hall Forum, but I am here to say WOW!! Are you kidding me?

It was so refreshing to hear passion, conviction, boldness and sincerity from someone who is obviously educated on issues such as foreign policy, education and legislative procedures. You can really tell the difference between someone speaking from a prompter and someone speaking from “the know”. I guess there actually is a difference between serving 18 years in the Senate versus 2. It was so blatantly apparent that this man knows his stuff and is unafraid to speak his mind, be it a popular mindset or not.

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