Rick Santorum: Fox News Contributing Role Something I Appreciated

Former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum released a statement on Wednesday afternoon responding to news of Fox News suspending his role as a contributor to the network.

Fox News anchor Bret Baier announced the split on air earlier in the day along with word that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was being suspended as a contributor as well. Both Republican figures have made clear they are mulling presidential bids for the next election cycle.

Fox News has suspended its contributor arrangements with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum, both of who have signaled possible runs for the [presidency]. The suspension is effective for 60 days. Then, on May 1st, their contracts will be terminated unless they notify Fox that they are not running for president. Now, this has been contemplated from the start, from the very beginning, but it is effective today...this is Fox policy. This is the announcement being made today. It does not preclude other announcements that may be made in the future.

After the news broke, Santorum said that he appreciated the time he spent contributing to the network.

"I share in their commitment to ensure news organizations provide balanced coverage of the issues of the day," he said, according to GOP12. "I intend to use the months ahead to continue my evaluation of a potential presidential run, and I will make an announcement on my final decision sometime in the coming months."

A report released by Fox News on the matter notes that former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and former Alaska governor Sarah Palin, who both contribute to the network, were not included on the suspension list issued on Wednesday.

WATCH: Fox News Anchor Announces Suspension On Air

 

 

Comments

[FelicityFilthbiscuits]

08:57 AM on 03/15/2011

Frothy mixture, Rick.

[KrazyJay]

10:34 PM on 03/04/2011

It isn't like they really contributed anything ... Fox News "contribution" program is really a stable for GOP presidential candidates, a guaranteed income/publicity circuit for them to keep their nails sharp between election cycles.

[Dunkleberger Karl]

04:17 AM on 03/04/2011

Santorums BaWLINg Detracted from Huckle Chuckles rant that Mr Obama was a Canadian!
 

[marijam]

07:19 AM on 03/03/2011

Obviously, Fox News has a plan for Sarah and for Huck, some role that they want them to play that you and Newt cannot play.

[Tugar]

04:02 AM on 03/03/2011

Oh, I bet he "Appreciated" his role as a Fox News Contributor !

But Rick has to face it, the people of Pennsylvania voted him out of ofc because he was interested more so, in promoting himself when he served as one of our Senators. And if he's ever elected again to any other ofc, this is just the way he is: Self promoting, Narcissistic and looking our only if it helps "Rick" ! So, I really don't believe he could ever get the PA political machinery to work at getting him elected into anything again ! But if he wants to play the "I'm Running for President Game !" And make a little money doing so, then go ahead ! PLAY THE GAME ! But one thing always happens.... The truth always rises to the surface !

[joshquasimoto]

12:32 AM on 03/03/2011

UH the fox news host said that this was not like a student being suspended, so how again is this a suspension. Fox news is merely telling some of their talent that they have 60 days to decide whether they will be running for president. Of course neither has a chance but I think Newt will definitely try to make a go of it.

Someone really needs to tell all these conservatives who rail on hollywood, that they need to stop trying to elect actors and entertainers on TV. It just makes them look like giant hypocrites. Of course this isn't really such a surprise. But I do think it is official that the biggest drama queens in the world are those that vote for these yahoos.

[Master Bates]

09:26 PM on 03/02/2011

Rick Santorum couldn't even get re-elected in his home district, how the hell does he think the entire country is going to vote for him? Dude needs to get over himself!

[Dunkleberger Karl]

04:24 AM on 03/04/2011

He and his family move to Virginia in 2002! 
Bought a couch and a chair in a 900
square-foot house, outside of P-Burg pa.
7 children .and their mother in 900
square feet is Stalin esq! and yet
Slick Rick", though he could fool the
Pennsylvainian Masses! The ones he
Dont attend , but he still got Knighted!
 

[Amalek]

09:03 PM on 03/02/2011

Ailes got tired of the kids breaking up when their mother called out:  "Roger, it's Santorum on the phone".

[Cabo600]

09:02 PM on 03/02/2011

Rick Santorum appreciated Fox for giving him a place to deposit his bull.

[tubette]

08:44 PM on 03/02/2011

For goodness sake, they WEREN"T suspended. this is all about their agenda......... guarantee you, everyone is fuzzy and warm together at Fox.

[Robert Turner]

08:40 PM on 03/02/2011

Santorum didn't cry this time? Oh, it was planned.

[holyghostie]

07:55 PM on 03/02/2011

Its like one big infomercial over on fox...

[BlackJAC]

08:48 PM on 03/02/2011

More like Saturday morning cartoons mixed with group therapy.

[Marvin Hadley Jr]

07:53 PM on 03/02/2011

Charlie Sheen is running w Sarah Palin, eh?

[duvster]

07:49 PM on 03/02/2011

rick is deffinately living up to his name (google santorum)

[filo]

08:47 PM on 03/02/2011

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Santorum+Google+problem

[nearold]

07:37 PM on 03/02/2011

It's a good start.