. -- rick santorum. [applause] >> thank you. appreciate it. thank you. thank you very much, david, and thank you for welcoming me here to the louisiana. thank you for the outstanding leadership, conservative leadership, principled conservative leadership. i don't think you will find a more conservative voting record, stronger principled voting record. he has a tough election. i know it is louisiana, but he has a tough election and we have to help david make sure that he gets six more years in the u.s. senate. [applause] i heard a few aws when people heard i have seven children. we have seven children. my wife is back home with six of my kids, one is in college, and we have a almost 2-year-old, thanks be to god. they are watching on c-span. i would just like to say hi, honey, and to the kids. >> one of the things that you know because you are active in politics is the great sacrifices that families may when people are and -- that families make when people are in office. we have to understand that. i always ask people, people come

dick lugar went in election overwhelmingly, where only a few states away rick santorum, the conservative senator. >> mitch mcconnell, jd hayworth. >> this strength is in the center for everybody to see that we have been so vetted dumbed down version of politics and the extremes are so invested in telling everybody that there ways the only the only way that frankly they lie and distort. >> let's go to the audience again for question. the gentleman in the green coat over here perhaps. >> i'm andy from brooklyn. >> speak up if you would? >> could you speak up a little bit? >> this is why we live in a prozac nation, because of all the confusion. i consider myself what you call the bush did loose syndrome? >> are you recovered? >> i am slightly recovered. [laughter] i still don't like him but i think i fell into it. might question is, this is going to be maybe philosophical or whatever, but if people think that this country has shifted so far right, say compared to the last 40 years and i've not saying it is right. i kind of went into that at but the more you back in history to shifting back

for the supreme court justice if rick santorum will give his endorsement.eally nasty customer like that ad shows arlen to be. you think they don't want a real tough customer like arlen. the fact is there he is. you're saying nice things about him. you won't say nice things about you. you know the ichb nature of this battle? >> when i was on the fwround in afghanistan, with my aircraft carrier command and we were doing retaliatory strikes, there's no one that's not going to call me tough. are my results oriented? have i increased the small district contracts in my district threefold in three years? do we take care of people moving money through -- absolutely. the results is pennsylvania's job creation is -- >> we've got to go. >> toughness, no, yes. but results, also, chris. results. >> senator specter, come on and defend this charge that this fellow is relieved of command, the words he used. it does imply a real problem but the evidence doesn't support it. you want to blast the guy personally, not just through a paid ad. >> appreciate it, senator. >> that w

justice if rick santorum will give me his endorsement.ame to give away one's independent vote. >> do you think pennsylvanians would have a nasty customer like that ad shows arlen to be or have somebody sort of st. francis, a nice guy. do you think the public doesn't want some tough customer? he's been called snarling arlen because he's tough. if you say nice things about him, he won't say anything nice about you, you know the uneven nature of this battle? >> when i was on the ground in afghanistan afghanistan, with my aircraft command and we were doing strikes over afghanistan, there's -- there's no one that's not going to call me tough. but have i increased the small business contracts in my district threefold in three year? absolutely. the results of arlen specter is pennsylvania's job creation has been half -- >> we've got to go. >> toughness yes, but results also. results. >> senator specter, if you want to come on and defend the charge that this fellow was relieved of command, the very words you used, if you want to back them up on t

rick santorum, jc what thes as we continue from the southern -- --. [ inaudible ] . >>> if the democraticrty members have heard from the tea parties, town hall meetings from the polls, from virginia, from new jersey and now from massachusetts, surely they will understand that there's a message here. and they did it took them about a week. about a week they were sometime immediate and sat in a room in the white house and said we are going to run over the entire country. >> sean: former house speaker newt gingrich speaking yesterday at the southern republican leadership conference. we are live tonight from new orleans. joining me the man who [ inaudible ] [ cheering ] >> sean: mississippi governor haley barbour. governor how are you? >> i'm great sean. >> sean: 1969 you had your first. >> first conference was held in new orleans in 1969. today the largest crowd by far we've ever had. i don't have to explain the enthusiasm to you. sean no. let me start with newt gingrich said. he's been going around the country quoting you saying numbers are better now than they were in 1994 when republicans

rick santorum is a great american.lause] i am very honored to call him a great personal friend. as a u.s. senator, rick was a leader in defending our role is a global leader in the fight to preserve democracy and human rights. he stood up to foreign dictators, offering the accountability act and the iran freedom support act with sanctions on rogue nations and to promote democracy around the globe. rick also recognizes that free- market principles of the best way to help our ailing economy. we must reduce the size of government by reducing taxes and keeping our fiscal house in order. in congress, he fought to maintain fiscal sanity in a city spiraling towards national bankruptcy, fighting for a balanced budget and a line item veto. he spearheaded the tax cuts that helped to rebuild our economy following the september 11 attacks. he believes we must protect those who are most vulnerable. he fought powerfully for those who cannot fight for themselves. it was his legislation that outlawed the heinous procedure known as par

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former senator rick santorum has been quietly laying the groundwork for a run for several months.appearance amounts to confirmation he wants to be a contender. texas congressman of 2008 candidate ron paul is staple at such gatherings and is sure to get huge ovations. two big names will be noticeably absent. minnesota governor tim pawlenty canceled his appearance to take part in welcome home ceremony for troops returning from overseas and mitt romney is on a book tour. the big speeches start tonight with newt gingrich. one candidate who is not here mitt romney may have an edge in the straw poll counted on saturday. his supporters sponsored a reception and taken out a full-page ad in the program. it says the economy is a moral issue. it's from evangelicals for mitt. it says a guy who knows how to balance a checkbook. supporters are buying the only ad by a candidate in the program, itself. >> chris: carl cameron in new orleans. that sounds dangerous. thank you. the campaign manager for florida governor charlie crist reaffirmed today charlie crist will run in the republican senate pri

today's speakers included mississippi governor haley barbour, mike pence and rick santorum. all of them very conservative, haley barbour brought the house down by saying that the first order of business is not 2012, it is important first to win the midterm elections of 2010. win the house and senate back and 2012 will follow as will most republicans hope, the repeal of things like health care reform and much of the obama agenda. that was a big part of what rick sanatorium was talking about, as well as mike pence. pence the number three in the house republican leadership, takes a great deal of responsibility in fighting democrats on capitol hill. the straw poll itself is likely to be dominated by sarah palin and ron paul. the former -- congressman from texas is very successful in organizing troops and bringing out his gang to these types of events. sarah palin is by far and away the lightning rod, the lightning bolt that republicans want to capture in the jar. whether or not she runs for president is an open question. every bit for the country as it is for other republican ca

here he is giving rick santorum his vote saying i'll support george bush's nominees for the supreme courtsan tur tor rum will give me his endorsement. >> do you think pennsylvanians would rather have a nasty customer like that ad shows arlen debate or have somebody like you that's st. francis, a nice guy? arlen's been called snarlin' arlen because he's tough. the fact is there he is. you're saying nice things about him. if you say nice things about him he won't say anything nice about you. do you know the uneven nature of the battle? >> when i was on the ground in afghanistan for a short period, with command, doing strikes, afghanistan. there's no one who's not going to call me tough. are my results oriented? have i increased small business contracts in my district three yn fold in three years? do we take care of people? absolutely. the results of arlen specter is pennsylvania's job creation has been half national average of 30 years. toughness, no, yes, but results also, chris. results. >> senator specter, i have to offer you -- if you want to come on and defend the charge this fellow wa

so did rick santorum and ron paul.upporters of mitt romney and ron paul were the only ones visibly organizing for the gathering. evangelicals for mitt romney, who say they operate independently of his campaign, offered 200 tickets to republicans who would commit i am writing to voting for romney in the straw poll. a minor reality check for sarah palin and the intensity of the ron paul base support." switching gears, we are turning to another story in "the washington post." looking at the school days of president obama and his early education in indonesia. you are in beijing, thank you for joining us. tell us about the piece that you did. what was your motivation to look at this catholic school in jakarta? caller: i was addressing the accusations that the president attended an islamic with ross of -- host: i think we just lost andrew higgins with that connection to beijing. we will try to get back to him. "long shadowed that he had attended old school pals to come clean about the past. the truth is clear, according to t

rick santorum is a great american. use] i am very honored to call him a great personal friend. as a u.s. senator, rick was a leader in defending our role is a global leader in the fight to preserve democracy and human rights. he stood up to foreign dictators, offering the accountability act and the iran freedom support act with sanctions on rogue nations and to promote democracy around the globe. rick also recognizes that free- market principles of the best way to help our ailing economy. we must reduce the size of government by reducing taxes and keeping our fiscal house in order. in congress, he fought to maintain fiscal sanity in a city spiraling towards national bankruptcy, fighting for a balanced budget and a line item veto. he spearheaded the tax cuts that helped to rebuild our economy following the september 11 attacks. he believes we must protect those who are most vulnerable. he fought powerfully for those who cannot fight for themselves. it was his legislation that outlawed the heinous procedure known as parti

speakers include rick santorum and ron paul and michael steele. live coverage begins at 1:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. coming up, the fed and just -- the financial crisis in korea commission talked to former executives of fannie mae. after that, a speech by the i iranian president on manage shot -- by the iranian president. >> tomorrow, michelle obama's white house meeting with students talking about preventing childhood obesity. this document the -- this documentary focused on obesity in america. she will answer students' questions. this is tomorrow night at 9:00 eastern on c-span. five >> what in the world is more ridiculous than american politics? >> for the past year, the grid or brothers have become viral hit makers with autotu withne the news. we will talk to them on sunday night with q &a. students from 45 states submitted videos on one of the country's greatest strengths or a challenge the country is facing watch the top videos every morning on c-span just before "washington journal." at 8:30, meet the students who made them. for a preview of all the winners, visit the stud

the people they are bringing on for speakers, rick santorum. i mean, it's just. in louisiana, we have the best politicians money can buy. billie and the head of p harma, he has embarrassed the state for years. the tea partiers movement will be a disappointing surprise. i believe there are some dedicated people that really believe, and then there is the majority that have been led to believe, when the president is right. instead of complaining, they should be saying thank you. most of them got a tax break. they got money back. you have a nice morning. god bless. host: the president saying those remarks thursday evening in miami, after spending the day in central florida to talk about the future of nasa. that speech is available on the white house website. greg joins us from jacksonville, florida. are you anti party activist? caller: -- a tea party activist? caller: this is usually the identity for independents. host: we are hoping to hear from those who identify with the tea party movement. caller: in 2010, i have a quick comment and observation. the fourth estate

speakers include rick santorum, congressman ron paul, and rnc cheered rncrnc chair michael steele. live coverage begins at 1:00 p.m. eastern here on c-span. . . >> hello. thank you, new orleans. thank you so much. it is so good to be here in the big easy. [applause] thank you so much, and please have a seat. i am so honored to get to be here with this nice crowd of friends. good to be here in the big easy. enjoying getting to know the people of new orleans. last time i was here was for an oil and gas conference. and now being here, hearing of the inspiring stories and people who have rebelled and revitalized and restored after katrina, it is very inspiring. i want to take a moment to thank this amazing city, especially the people who represent new orleans who are working here with public safety and the wait staff, making us feel so at home. thank you, new orleans, thank you. [applause] good, patriotic people, too. i knew i should say you betcha after that. but who dat? there you go. good, patriotic people here. and i know this crap, too, patriotic people, and do you love your freed

we will hear from michael steele, rick santorum, and ron paul.ee that live from new orleans here on c-span starting at 1:00 p.m. eastern. our week-long coverage facebook tv prime time concludes today with jonathan crown on his book called "defining conservatism." matthew crawford talks about his book as well. there is a part of the brain that impacts the way humans vote and shapes the way we respond to tragedy. we will revisit the 1990's presidential scandal involving bill clinton, monica lewinsky, and kenneth starr. that is today at 7:00 p.m. eastern on c-span 2. >> this weekend, on book tv, on afterward, npr for the correspondent talks about what happened to the cities after the fall of saddam hussein -- happened to the sudanessunnis ae fall of saddam hussein. then we look at foreign policy. finding the entire weekend schedule act bootv.org. >> looking for more about the financial crisis? at the news c-span video library, you can search it, watch it, click it, and share it. there is more than 160,000 hours of video. it is every c-span program s