Santorum announced his candidacy near Pennsylvania coal mine where grandfather worked . I 'm ready to do what has to be done for the next generation . '' A two - term U.S. Senator , he lost re - election again in 2006 . Santorum a favorite among social conservatives , influential in the primary process .
Santorum announced his candidacy near Pennsylvania coal mine where grandfather worked . A two - term U.S. Senator , he lost re - election again in 2006 . Santorum a favorite among social conservatives , influential in the primary process .