Former Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Rick Santorum ran for the nomination in 2012 ; might run again . `` Yeah , I do n't know if I can do this , '' Santorum told the Associated Press . ` Santorum is very much keeping his name in the 2016 mix by visiting critical early primary states . This time around he 's making early connections with establishment leaders in the early states . He has a strong following among social conservatives and evangelicals, but also appeals to moderate Republicans who are looking for an alternative candidate.
Former Pennsylvania GOP Sen. Rick Santorum ran for the nomination in 2012 ; might run again . Santorum is very much keeping his name in the 2016 mix by visiting critical early primary states . This time around he 's making early connections with establishment leaders in the early states . He has a strong following among social conservatives and evangelicals, but also appeals to moderate Republicans who are looking for an alternative candidate.