Rick Santorum: Miley Cyrus Criticism Will Not Crush My 2012 Presidential Campaign

Recently announced GOP presidential candidate Rick Santorum's fledgling campaign will do fine without the support of teen pop star Miley Cyrus, he said in an interview Monday morning.

Shortly after officially announcing his run for the White House on ABC's "Good Morning America," the former Pennsylvania Senator went on the "Chris Stigall Show" to discuss, among more substantive things, Cyrus's recent tweet-lashing of his anti-gay marriage views.

"When she came out against me, we actually had a family meeting and decided whether I can continue on in this process and, you know, we had to talk to the kids and it was difficult," Santorum told Stigall sarcastically. "But we’re actually holding out -- we still think we might get Lindsay Lohan. And with that, you know, we can continue. We’re waiting."

Cyrus invoked Santorum last month in a series of tweets primarily focused on the recent uproar over clothing store Urban Outfitters allegedly ripping off original designs from independent designers.

In one politically charged message, the singer took direct aim at Santorum's outspoken views against gay marriage, as well as Urban Outfitters president Richard Hayne’s support of his campaign.

"IF WE ALLOW GAY MARRIAGE NEXT THING U KNOW PEOPLE WILL BE MARRYING GOLD FISH" - Rick Santorum UO contributed $13,000 to this mans campaignless than a minute ago via web Favorite Retweet ReplyGypsy Heart Tour
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While there is no record of this exact wording coming from Santorum, in 2003, the then-Senator drew fire for equating same-sex marriage to "man on dog" relationships. Also, according to OpenSecrets.org, Hayne and his wife contributed $17,350 to Santorum and his Fight-PAC over the course of his Senate career.

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Comments

[coltstix]

06:23 AM on 06/23/2011

Who cares about bong head Miley? Shes a has been 1 and done lol

[dbrett480]

02:25 PM on 06/10/2011

As much as I don't like Santorum; his comments regarding Cyrus and Lohan were pretty funny.

[ta2t2o]

07:23 PM on 06/08/2011

It kills me that when the right refers to the left as elitist that they can't look in a mirror and see themselves in the snarkiness and condescension in people like this loser. She makes a point of having a difference with him on an issue and rather than addressing that issue he derides her and sarcasticly dismisses her as insignificant. How arrogant. Here's our future making a commentary on a political issue and he chooses to make a mockery out of her opinion. This is the new Republican Army for you. Look at Nikki Haley this week trying to ORDER her state's congress into session. Look at Waker in Wisconsin with total disregard for the people of his state. Look at Paul Ryan's voucher plan and his dismissal of all people under 55. These people have no concern about DEMOCRACY. They want TOTALIANARISM and THEOCRACIES. They act like they preach support of our constitution but have no regard whatsoever for it.

For the record....I googled Rick Santorum and I think Miley Cyrus is the least of his concerns.

[Channa]

06:03 PM on 06/08/2011

If he gets Lindsay Lohan he can continue? LOL! Is he for real? You can't even make a parody of this; it's so silly.

[JEFFDUBE]

06:02 PM on 06/08/2011

Cyrus has to grow up and understand her views are not everybody's. A pretty smile doesn't signify better brain tissue.

[Anne Johnson]

09:54 AM on 06/09/2011

Ricky's views aren't everybody's either. She still has a right to express them does she not? And where exactly did she say that her views were everyone else's?

[bigdaddyvike]

05:55 PM on 06/08/2011

Dumbest. Headline. Ever.

[larmarch5]

05:28 PM on 06/08/2011

Poor SantaRim. He just got socked by a 17 year old girl. Interesting that he is looking to LinniLo for his fall back position. He's more comfortable with dependent girls than independent girls I guess.

[Yarrr]

05:13 PM on 06/08/2011

Yeah it won't be Miley that crushes him, it'll be his creepy fetus fetish.

[BetterDeadthanRedState]

04:20 PM on 06/08/2011

There goes Rick picking fights with teenage girls. He should really stick to his intellectual equals, say, Sarah Palin or Michelle Bachman.

[varrick81]

03:55 PM on 06/08/2011

Here's a good idea. Since Miley has just gained a lot of fans here, why not ask her to intervene on Weiner's behalf and tell her followers to back Weiner....I bet her brainless fans would do this.

[zatonoichi]

04:54 PM on 06/08/2011

Oh yeah, great idea. And then you can "back" Santorum with a clear conscience.

[amluvinit2]

05:43 PM on 06/08/2011

Your idea is not so good. You just have p-nis envy don't you?

[rgilley]

03:55 PM on 06/08/2011

If the only choice was between Miley Sirus and Rick Santorum the country would be far better off with Miley......Assuming Billy Ray could be vice President of course.

[EmilyRose 85]

03:44 PM on 06/08/2011

And that Tweet is officially my favorite thing about Miley Cyrus. And Santorum, goldfish? Really? Grow up.

[balmora]

03:32 PM on 06/08/2011

Some on this thread appear to be of the opinion that if you're pro family values then you're unelectable. I'm no fan of Santorum, and I wouldn't vote for him, but it would have nothing to do with his defense of marriage stance. That's hardly a pressing issue in this country at the moment. It's the economy and job and the runaway debt that we need to be focused on.

[HKR07]

03:06 PM on 06/08/2011

Good for Miley...YOU GO girl...Rick, shut your ignorant mouth.

[rgilley]

03:58 PM on 06/08/2011

What kind of grown man running for office feels it necessary to defend himself against a young lady voicing her opinion? Afterall in the finale analysis Miley Sirus is still just Billy Ray's little girl.
How about we dump Santorum and hire Billy Ray eh? Now HE would be a REAL grass roots candidate !

[Fencik45]

01:43 PM on 06/08/2011

Rick Santorum: 'Miley Cyrus Criticism Will Not Crush My 2012 Presidential Campaign'-Nope Ricky Bobby...you will do that all by your lonesome.

[treadway123]

02:11 PM on 06/08/2011

Does he know how many young people actually watch, tweet an listen to Miley Cyrus/Dad? She won't make or break him by herself, but more will be comeing out to back her against him!

[Channa]

06:06 PM on 06/08/2011

I guess if he can withstand the crushing attacks of Miley Cyrus then he is real presidential material.