Rick Santorum
Essay: The Roots of Opposition to the U.N. Disability Convention
Update: The U.S. Senate rejected the treaty that was “intended to protect the rights of those with with disabilities.” Takeaway host John Hockenberry, who uses a wheelchair, looks at the people opposing the United Nations Convention on Rights for People with Disabilities. The Senate is expected to vote today on an international treaty that would […]
Follow Friday: George Zimmerman’s Facing Charges, Santorum Exits the Race, Ann Romney Defends Motherhood and More
Every Friday, The Takeaway convenes a panel to look back at the week’s big stories. This week we hear more about the arrest of Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman, Rick Santorum’s exit of the GOP presidential nomination race, Miami Marlins’ Ozzie Guillen’s foot-in-mouth disease, and more. This week we’re joined by Mary Elizabeth Williams, staff […]
President Obama Minus Rick Santorum
With all the talk of Rick Santorum bowing out of the GOP race, solidifying Mitt Romney’s status as the Party’s likely choice to face off against President Obama, it’s easy to forget about the Democrats. They have the White House to secure, a slim lead to retain in the Senate, and, oh yeah, they’d like […]
Rick Santorum Loses His Cool with New York Times Reporter
When reporter Jeff Zeleny asked Rick Santorum about a harsh comment he made about rival Mitt Romney, Santorum lashed out. The exchange was caught on tape by a CBS news camera, and Zeleny joins us with an update on Santorum’s words and the political strategy behind them. Jeff Zeleny is the National Political Correspondent for […]
The Bilingual Advantage
Americans have long debated whether the U.S. should have an official state language. The issue has been back in the spotlight in recent days since Republican Presidential candidate Rick Santorum said, “There are other states with more than one language, like Hawaii, but to be a state of the United States, English must be the […]