Ex-Senator of Pennslyvania Rick Santorum jumps in the presidental race representing the GOP.
Santorum takes strong opposition to abortion rights and gay rights, and remains popular with many socially conservative voters who have long had an influential role in the primary process
Santorum is also emphasizing his pro-Israel stance as well as his experience in the Senate when it comes to foreign policy
Santorum suggested that Rep. Paul Ryan's controversial budget is not strong enough, saying its missing SOCIAL SECURITY reform