Rick Santorum Gets the Support of Florida Conservative Leader

Florida conservative leader John Stemberger announced on Tuesday that he is backing former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania for the Republican presidential nomination. Stemberger had been behind Texas Gov. Rick Perry.

Senator Santorum has been a champion for the timeless values of life, marriage, family and religious liberty, Stemberger said in a statement. His personal life and character is a genuine reflection of the principles he stands for in every way. He is the only candidate in this race who has consistently argued during debates for the primacy of the family unit as the basis for social order and a sound economy. As an economic conservative, Rick Santorum can also unite the tea party, evangelicals and pro-life Catholics to form a winning coalition. I am proud to give my full support to Rick Santorum for president of the United States."

"I am honored to receive John's endorsement today, Santorum said. John has been a stalwart defender of the family and the traditional values. I am looking forward to working with John in the coming weeks to help our campaign win the primary in the critical swing state of Florida."