Political Ruminations

Santorum to Write for World Net Daily

Rick Santorum has agreed to become a columnist for the notorious World Net Daily, a site best known for advancing the birther movement. Think Progress:

The former Pennsylvania senator, who was voted out of office in 2006, will use the perch to remain in the conservative consciousness as he eyes another presidential bid in 2016. His column will be featured on the site every Monday.

Santorum’s extreme views will fit in well at WorldNetDaily. In the past, he has compared homosexuality to bestiality, told rape victims they shouldn’t be permitted to get an abortion but rather should “make the best out of a bad situation,” and said food stamps are unnecessary because obesity rates are so high.

Culling WorldNetDaily’s conspiracy theories to a manageable list is a herculean task, but here are a few choice headlines:

• ARPAIO: ‘PROBABLE CAUSE’ OBAMA CERTIFICATE A FRAUD
• POSTMAN: AYERS FAMILY PUT ‘FOREIGNER’ OBAMA THROUGH SCHOOL
• MICHAEL SAVAGE: WAS BREITBART ASSASSINATED?
• OBAMA’S ‘MISSING YEAR’ AT COLUMBIA FOUND?

Chances are good that Santorum will once again seek a presidential nomination in 2016.

Image credit: Charles Dharapak/Associated Press

Morning Quote: Gov. Brian Schweitzer

Popular Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer (D), with some 2016 speculation:

“If Hillary runs, she walks away with the nomination and then beats whichever Republican. It's lights out.”

If President Obama is re-elected, it is very possible that the American people will not have to worry about another Republican president governing for the plutocrats until at least 2024.