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Rick Santorum

By Derek T. Dingle | Published December 21, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

Job Creation: Rick Santorum supports cutting taxes to encourage entrepreneurship, removing regulatory burdens, and expanding energy exploration. Housing: Santorum would phase out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's government-backed role in mortgages and home ownership within five years. Tax Reform: Santorum supports a 0% corporate tax and opposes any national sales tax. He also would repeal corporate and estate taxes. Government Spending: Supports a constitutional amendment to balance the budget and cut government spending to 18% of GDP. He would cut corporate taxes for manufacturers and restructure entitlements.

Job Creation: Rick Santorum supports cutting taxes to encourage entrepreneurship, removing regulatory burdens, and expanding…

Rick Santorum