<p>Former Congressman, former Senator and 2012 Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum has announced he will be running for President of the United States in 2016.  ;Santorum, a social conservative and family advocate stated he would &#8220;strengthen the first economy, the American Family.&#8221;  ;He further stated &#8220;every child has a birthright to be raised by parents in a healthy home.&#8221; ;</p>
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<div>Santorum stated each child is entitled to a &#8220;customized education to maximize their potential&#8221; and he wants to &#8220;drive a stake into the heart of common core.&#8221;</div>
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<div>Santorum is also starting early linking Hillary to Obama, and took a shot at Obama &#8220;Commander in Chief is not an entry level position&#8221; and not right for &#8220;on the job training.&#8221;</div>
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<div>He also established his support for veterans, lamenting the long lines at VA hospitals for soldiers who have risks their lives for their country.</div>
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<div>Political pundits have noted Santorum mounted a surprisingly strong campaign in 2012 despite severe limitations in financial support.  ; Santorum has said a major lesson learned is to secure funding and that he has that remedied in this election.</div>
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