Sharron Angle voices support for Rick Santorum
posted at 4:45 pm on February 2, 2012 by Tina Korbe
For what it’s worth, former Tea Party Senate candidate Sharron Angle today endorsed Rick Santorum for president:
Angle, a tea party favorite who failed in her 2010 bid to unseat Democratic Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, praised Santorum’s character in a statement released Thursday by his campaign.
“He is a strong fiscal and social conservative who stands on principles above politics,” Angle said in the release. “His continuous opposition to Amnesty, Obamacare, the bail-outs, and cap and trade are a perfect fit with our main street Tea Party movement.”
Santorum said her backing will be a “terrific boon to our campaign as the Nevada Caucus approaches.”
Angle’s words in praise of Santorum ring true — and echo the reasons Michelle Malkin cited for her support of the former Pennsylvania senator. But it’s questionable as to whether Angle’s endorsement really will be a “boon” to Santorum’s effort in the Silver State.
Remember: This is a former candidate whose horribly mismanaged campaign and subsequent loss to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid led to a severe case of GOP buyer’s remorse. This is a former candidate who toyed with the idea of running for president herself and whose rumored bid for the House of Representatives made GOPers nervous.
Then again, most endorsements strike me this way: They always carry the risk that they will turn off voters who aren’t fans of the endorser. That’s as true of a Donald Trump or Sarah Palin endorsement as a Sharron Angle endorsement. The biggest takeaway of Angle’s announcement of support for Santorum is that he’s actively campaigning in states he thinks could yield delegates for him — and, unlike Angle, his approach is very disciplined. He hasn’t descended into senseless attacks of his competitors and he’s continually stuck to the issues. If and when he takes off, the voters who’ve supported him in an early state will be able to depend on him not to implode in the very next state or the general.
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Someone pass out the loin girders, this could get ugly.
Bishop on February 2, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Take it from someone who knows electability doesn’t matter…
V7_Sport on February 2, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Go Santorum!
Save us from that phoney Romney thing.
pseudonominus on February 2, 2012 at 4:49 PM
Who will get the coveted Sue Lowden endorsement?
steebo77 on February 2, 2012 at 4:49 PM
horrible romney
pseudonominus on February 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM
This endorsement was not carried on all three news networks.
rubberneck on February 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM
You guys actually managed to find an endorsement less relevant than Trumps. Congrats.
Brad on February 2, 2012 at 4:50 PM
Is the Tea Party even remotely conservative-libertarian and pro small-government any more?
During this past decade, Santorum never met a big government program he didn’t like. From the Medicare extension bribe to the bridge to nowhere. He likes union and wants politicians dictating with whom people can or cannot engage in commerce with.
It seems that slowly Tea Party is starting to designate Religious Right and not any sort of pro-limited government movement.
joana on February 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Yeouch!
squint on February 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM
Does Crazy Eyes have a sister?
Rational Thought on February 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM
I give Angle credit. There are actually some TEA party chapters going with Romney – Seriously.
WisRich on February 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM
You mean like Chuck Schumer’s???
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 4:52 PM
What does it matter who you vote for, if you don’t know what they stand for?
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 4:54 PM
Santorum is a good man, I wish people could realize that he is the most honest and stalwart candidate of the bunch.
rightoption on February 2, 2012 at 4:54 PM
Yikes. I think I’d rather have Trump’s endorsement.
EddieC on February 2, 2012 at 4:55 PM
Doesn’t he have enough problems?
Next, Christine O’Donnell will “help” him.
NoDonkey on February 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Nice shot! Right between the eyes! Damn your good.
rightoption on February 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Santorum gets Sharon Angle and Romney gets Trump. Oh well, Newt still has Thomas Sowell and Art Laffer. Unfortunately, most of the people who vote don’t even know who they are.
Kaffa on February 2, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Although, from what I remember of her campaign, she was more in the libertarian camp.
Upon reflection, I’m surprised she didn’t go with Ron Paul.
I mean, she didn’t endorse because of Rick’s poll numbers that’s for sure.
WisRich on February 2, 2012 at 4:57 PM
Sharon Angle. Huh, I like Santorum but Angle? She was a waste of a donation for me, she went crazy town and caused that bastard Reid to win. But, good get by Santorum for the Tea Party vote.
ConservativeLaw on February 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM
She’s already smitten with Mitten(s).
steebo77 on February 2, 2012 at 4:58 PM
If you are not giving Sharron Angle a standing “O” right now… I have ZERO respect for you and you’re a LOW LIFE PIECE OF WORK
apocalypse on February 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM
It’s all about the breathing… :-)
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM
At 15.5 trillion….they WILL
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Sharron Angle, the Ron Paul supporters who helped you beat back Sue Lowden are other than pleased.
JohnGalt23 on February 2, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Sharon is right. She and Frothy can keep their principles unsullied by elective office.
borntoraisehogs on February 2, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Angle = COURAGE …Trump = CONFORMER …Take it how you want it you RINO bozo’s
apocalypse on February 2, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Thank goodness Mitt dodged that bullet! Trumple s_cked enough.
kunegetikos on February 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM
And Sharon knows how to unseat unpopular incumbents too!
tbrickert on February 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Wasn’t Lowden a little more mainstream? Did she have a better chance against Reid in the general?
WisRich on February 2, 2012 at 5:05 PM
I do too, actually. I winced pretty hard when I read the headline because I’m from Las Vegas, and it’s painful to remember. But Angle came pretty darn close to unseating that rat, who’s pretty entrenched and plays a vicious game. If it hadn’t have been for Reid packing the polls with union thugs, she might’ve pulled it off.
SailorMark on February 2, 2012 at 5:05 PM
I know this is O/T. The thread this is on is:
http://hotair.com/archives/2012/02/02/can-gingrichs-challenge-in-florida-succeed/comment-page-2/#comment-5417568
Thanks:-)
bluefox on February 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Hey. Me Too. But in Vegas??? C’mon. Don’t give up. See what happens in the other 500+ districts.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Sharron Angle did what’s right for America… Donald Trump did what’s right for Donald Trump…
apocalypse on February 2, 2012 at 5:08 PM
Does Sharon know that Santorum endorsed Arlen Specter? Specter was one of only three Republican turn-coats who voted for Hussein’s slush fund, called stimulus. One of three from both houses of Congress…Santorum is another lawyer turned career politician…I’m convinced he’s running to make money. The guy was tossed out of the Senate by his home state back in 2006.
Nozzle on February 2, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Pretty useless endorsement, but Santorum is a much better candidate then she ever was. He is a serious thinker and genuine conservative, and at least he’s seasoned enough to know not to say election-losing, bone-headed remarks like “second-amendment remedies”. Put him in that race against Reid and he wins going away.
The Count on February 2, 2012 at 5:12 PM
LOL..which is proof positive that the TP is dead. But it or something very similar will be back when Obama thwacks Romney in November.
ddrintn on February 2, 2012 at 5:12 PM
But you forgot to mention WHY he was tossed out…..
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:13 PM
I wonder which one’s won more elections, Angle or Romney?
ddrintn on February 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Soooo.. your assumption is tax rates are going down???
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:14 PM
Like with Rick Santorum, it’s so with Sharron Angle. It’s not the point, it’s the delivery.
BedBug on February 2, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Sharon, go sell crazy somewhere else. We are filled up over here.
Jailbreak on February 2, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Agreed Wry, some context is needed and in the end, his reasons were validated – We got Roberts and Alito.
WisRich on February 2, 2012 at 5:17 PM
John McCain endorsed Mitt Romney?
That would figure.
HondaV65 on February 2, 2012 at 5:18 PM
It’s the delivery??? Santorum won’t throw them out either. But you keep trying.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:19 PM
You want to know what it’s worth? Nothing.
echosyst on February 2, 2012 at 5:20 PM
Don’t bet your sweet Mitt RomneyCare ass on that.
Fact is – we (Tea Party) can’t fix this nation until we fix the GOP – that means defeating the establishment.
Sooo … between Newt and Santorum – EXACTLY WHO would a poor Tea Party folk endorse?
Unless you’re trying to say that Romney is for SMALL GOVERNMENT? Uhm – are you feckin’ serious?
HondaV65 on February 2, 2012 at 5:21 PM
Can’t add to perfection.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:21 PM
Bambi is trying to build an empire for himself and destroy this country in the process.
I’ve read yor post, your not stupid. So how do you stand to gain by that? What the he11 is there about that thug that you have to cheer about?
rightoption on February 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM
Angle managed to lose to Harry Reid, a man who’s original campaign manager asked voters to vote against Reid in her obituary.
Not impressed Angle, but at least you had the sense to back Santorum instead of Gingrich.
scotash on February 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM
No – his point is that Obama is going to beat RomneyCare’s ass like a rented mule.
And … he will. :)
HondaV65 on February 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM
If memory serves, both Lowden and Tarkanian were more electable than Angle. What a waste. Every time I hear Harry Reid’s voice I feel like barfing.
juliesa on February 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM
rightoption on February 2, 2012 at 5:23 PM
They are saying the right things for the tea party, but they can’t get their support.
Now, wavy gravy:
Go pee in someone else’s bush, moron.
BedBug on February 2, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Oh well, Party’s over. I’m getting tired of Jailbreak coming in and dropping big deuces in the middle of the pool.
Next thread.
WisRich on February 2, 2012 at 5:24 PM
So is the GOP establishment – they’re no different. Not an ounce of difference.
HondaV65 on February 2, 2012 at 5:24 PM
I don’t care what she says. I’m voting for Santorum! /sarc/
Still voting for Santorum though.
multiuseless on February 2, 2012 at 5:24 PM
Disclaimer: I endorsed Huckabee in 2008 and Bachmann in 2012… at this point of the race it’s anyone but Ann “Vincent Schiavelli” Coulter and Mitt Romatron…
apocalypse on February 2, 2012 at 5:25 PM
What’s your point? Fiorina was establishment … “a bit more mainstream” and the NRSC toileted 8 Million on her in a race that wasn’t even close.
HondaV65 on February 2, 2012 at 5:26 PM
You just keep trying. Jackass.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Do you feel like barfing when you hear Barbara Boxer’s voice? Because the establishment candidate lined up to beat her got her ass whipped by that woman.
Soooo – what’s your point? People are only “unelectable” if they’re conservative? Heh – then explain Fiorina.
HondaV65 on February 2, 2012 at 5:27 PM
And urine is actually good fertilizer, unlike the platitudes out of your masters mouth.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:29 PM
Thomas Sowell and especially Art Laffer carry a lot more weight with me.
Random on February 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM
That is sad. But I don’t believe this is the year to go third party on us. Bambi has to go. We can clean our own house when we’re not spending all of our time fighting Bambi.
rightoption on February 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM
You can’t even get your insults right. Moron.
BedBug on February 2, 2012 at 5:32 PM
My Point? Just trying to figure out how far out on the conservative spectrum she was. I have no idea whether or not she was considered “establishment” or not? Or even if it would have mattered?
WisRich on February 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM
Unlike everyone here, at least the candidate was appreciative.
BedBug on February 2, 2012 at 5:35 PM
Don’t need to. Your drivel does it for me.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:36 PM
I have all these brutally witty and incisive things to say about Angle’s endorsement…but Christine O’Donnell endorsed my guy.
I think I’ll just be really, really quiet, and hope nobody notices.
captn2fat on February 2, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Like what you implied on the next thread. I’ll stand down for now.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:43 PM
At least I comment on the topic. You come in, half cocked, panties around your ankles, crying about someone wronging you, moron.
BedBug on February 2, 2012 at 5:44 PM
Don’t forget Herb “Love Shack” Cain. And I expect Hugh Hefner to endorse Newt any day now.
captn2fat on February 2, 2012 at 5:47 PM
On Topic
got it.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:47 PM
Sorry, not impressed by either Angle or Santorum…Santorum starting running for office shortly after becoming a lawyer. He’s still running. Not interested in anyone who loves to spend other people’s money like he does. Remember, he never met an earmark he didn’t like…He needs to earn a living by the sweat of his own brow for a change.
Nozzle on February 2, 2012 at 5:49 PM
Did you forget how to block quote? Idiot.
BedBug on February 2, 2012 at 5:52 PM
So what? Thomas Sowell and Art Laffer support Newt to turn the fiscal condition of the economy around. I don’t care who, or what, he wants to have love affairs with. It is irrelevant to the task at hand. Social conservatives will, once again, kill our chance to stop the bleeding in this economy.
It is really sad, IMO, that the only thing that Mitt has going for him is that he “looks presidential” and that he has a “nice family”. What BS.
Kaffa on February 2, 2012 at 5:58 PM
listen moron. I like what you are saying on the next thread. So I am cutting you some slack. Fck FF.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Who knows how many supporters the Trumpster’s endorsement may end up driving away from the Mitt. May not be hearing much from the Tea Partiers and grass roots conservatives but maybe that’s because they’re quietly working on getting the RINOs kicked to the curb and replaced by reps with actual integrity.
stukinIL4now on February 2, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Look, you got the bad side of me, coming over here and just crapping all over the place. A couple of posters took me aside and we had a discussion. I have since found that MOST of the posters around here are pretty nice, intelligent, and I have more in common with you guys than I care to admit. I’m pro-life, pro-military, I work and don’t want my neighbor to suffer, but I also don’t want them sucking my account dry because they don’t want to work. I like Obama, but I can see where he is going wrong.
BedBug on February 2, 2012 at 6:05 PM
So you and I will joust another day. But not now.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 6:09 PM
Moderates need to quit hijacking the conservative movement and quit screwing it up for all of us.
b1jetmech on February 2, 2012 at 6:19 PM
..I sure so. I hate that wizened old nutjob. Worked my asss for for Fiorina only to find — and this is NOT BS — that her Orange County precinct manager was a tool for the left and her campaign sucked because she hired a ton of folks like this.
The Cal RP is run by eunuchs and enablers.
The War Planner on February 2, 2012 at 6:21 PM
..you come up with a candidate that without crazy eyes, who can stay wed to the same person for a decent amount of time, who can organize a campaign, and who will not pisss gasoline on his/herself one moment and light it on fire the next and we’ll vote/work for him/her.
The War Planner on February 2, 2012 at 6:24 PM
Santorum was against TARP, Cap N’ trade, bail outs.
Had a few bad votes but the establishment like Karl Rove kept calling him, twisting his arm for medicare part D.
Other then that?
Did he start Romeny care? Mittens, sure did.
How will Mittens supporters going to defend Romneycare?
Even Newt has a good conservative record, wasn’t until afterwards he spoke in support of the previous issues that Santorum is against.
b1jetmech on February 2, 2012 at 6:25 PM
Santorum.
b1jetmech on February 2, 2012 at 6:27 PM
I have not seen a picture of Sharron Angle in over a year!
Hey, thanks! I’ve lost my sexual appetite for the evening!
KOOLAID2 on February 2, 2012 at 6:40 PM
I knew this broad was a kook. Supporting LunaRick, the bad father, makes her a kook of the highest order.
libertarianlunatic on February 2, 2012 at 6:47 PM
Alternate headline:
Some woman who couldn’t even beat Harry Frickin’ Reid endorses some guy who can’t even beat Newton Leroy Gingrich.
rogaineguy on February 2, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Not as kooky as that Ron Paul guy…now there is a whack job.
b1jetmech on February 2, 2012 at 7:16 PM
Not as kooky as that Ron Paul guy…now there is a whack job.
Lets see……Ron Paul has been married to the same woman for 55 years, has raised a few kids (one who has become a U.S. Senator) and several grand kids. LunaRick has a daughter with a horrible disease that was supposed to have taken her already. He’s dealing with a limited time frame with a child, and he chose to run for President. You know what that adds up to? Selfish pr*ck with no sense of family values.
libertarianlunatic on February 2, 2012 at 7:22 PM
Debate that if you dare, b1jetmech.
libertarianlunatic on February 2, 2012 at 7:23 PM
Wow. Wow. You are one sick b@stard. Dementia is also a life terminating illness.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Tell me where I’m wrong. Hot Air excoriated that scum John Edwards when he ran for prez when his wife had cancer. This is the SAME THING. He should be tending to his family, not his ego.
libertarianlunatic on February 2, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Somehow, I don’t think Santorum is nailing his daughters school chum.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 7:35 PM
And claiming the moral high ground while at it.
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 7:36 PM
So you’re defending what this scumbag is doing? Turning his back on his daughter and his family to gratify his own ego?
libertarianlunatic on February 2, 2012 at 7:47 PM
Conservative? Libertarian? Pick one.
Mr. Prodigy on February 2, 2012 at 7:54 PM
It’s worth nothing.
independentvoice on February 2, 2012 at 8:13 PM
You go girl!! I don’t see a lot of conservatives doing this crap without the support of their families….just saying
WryTrvllr on February 2, 2012 at 8:18 PM
Well not everyone can be endorsed by Meagan McCain and Christine O’Donnell, like Romney can ….
tom on February 2, 2012 at 8:48 PM
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