Many years ago, I commented on the seeming extinction of the species Sanctimonium Santorum [1]. Like many species that were previously believed to be extinct, there has been a sudden and unexpected reappearance of this odd species. However, as I commented then,
In government, there are limited resources. There are only 100 Senate seats in the United States. From each state, there are only 2. Two candidates who vie for control of those seats are naturally in competition, and the forces both within and without the candidates’ spheres of control shape who will win the seat. It’s sociological natural selection. Often, many species of candidate appear for the scant seats, and only one can succeed. Many of the species wither and die; others seek the Presidency.
So it seems that this species, thought dead, has chosen to seek the Presidency. Here are some of my old observations of Senator Santorum:
- “Evolution in Pennsylvania” (11/7/2006)
- “Santorum Reaction on ‘Morning Edition’ Letters from Listeners” (9/15/2005)
- “It Takes a Political Scientist…” (7/31/2005)
Here’s a goodie from Senator Santorum in 2006, regarding the moral code of scientists who want to study the behavior of human stem cells. Enjoy.
