Rick Santorum Names Veteran N.H. Activist as Campaign Manager

On Wednesday, former U.S. Sen. Rick Sanorum of Pennsylvania named Mike Biundo, a veteran New Hampshire Republican operative as his national campaign manager.

Biundo, who had been very active in Pat Buchanans presidential bid in 1996 when the conservative commentator upset Bob Dole to win the nations first presidential primary in the Granite State, had been serving as Santorums political director, advising the former senator on New Hampshire politics.

"Mike's tireless efforts, superb organizational skills, and commitment to our nation make him the right choice to lead our team, said Santorum in a statement released by his camp on Wednesday. Conservatives in New Hampshire know Mike for these traits and soon the nation will also learn of his great ability to organize a victorious conservative campaign. I am confident that under Mike's guidance and oversight, our team will be such a campaign."

"I am honored that Senator Santorum has placed his confidence in me to lead his team to victory, said Biundo. It has been an incredible pleasure to work with the senator, his family, and his entire team over the past nine months -- and I cannot think of a more diligent and hard-working candidate for which to work for. Senator Santorum has prioritized putting our nation back on the right track above all else and there is no one better suited to lead our nation forward."