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

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First Posted: 06/ 6/11 09:36 PM ET Updated: 06/ 6/11 11:14 PM ET

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 Reply

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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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...
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7 minutes ago (11:43 AM)
Way to go Miley, When you have Miley and her millions of teen supporters against you, you must be doing something wrong!
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mickcastillo
Seeking to learn more about how people behave and
8 minutes ago (11:42 AM)
Girl fight in the cafeteria! Ricky vs Miley!
10 minutes ago (11:40 AM)
miley's fans will be more than happy to folllow her voting advice; just as soon as any of them ever get to voting age...by 2020, they should be ready to vote
16 minutes ago (11:34 AM)
You go Miley !!!
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Mary Karius
25 minutes ago (11:25 AM)
omg, I may actually respect her a little after this!
41 minutes ago (11:09 AM)
The fact that Santorum would lend any credence to what Miley says tells us a lot about him.
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version
60 minutes ago (10:50 AM)
Ask him how he feels about working women!!!!!
1 hour ago (10:34 AM)
Who cares what either Miley or Ricky says?

Rick, please stop embarrassi­ng Pennsylvan­ians. Whether you like it or not, you did represent PA before your phobias surfaced. We rejected you, your views, and your comments with our votes. Why don't you move on? We rejected you. Don't you have some line of work you could fall back on instead of trying to get traction on a spiel that has been rejected?
2 hours ago (9:59 AM)
Well deserved put down of airhead child actor straying out of her depth.
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Anishinabe in MI
2 minutes ago (11:48 AM)
(eye roll)
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p456
Walking Tall.
2 hours ago (9:43 AM)
Sorry Rick Scrotorum we all got so side tracked by other really big news, that your announceme­nt to run got swept under the rug.
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jimmygeewhiz
is it 4/20 yet?
3 hours ago (8:56 AM)
The fact that Miley started tweeting about this guy is a very good indication that he is not well liked by any age group. He should pay attention to the teens she reaches, they have parents who can be persuaded or at leased a seed of doubt planted that this guy is not honorable.­.
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davegstein
3 hours ago (8:42 AM)
Oh...he used sarcasm...­.what a clever man.Very funny,and hip too.I think he earned my vote....
1 hour ago (10:28 AM)
How should he have responded? What would have been an acceptable response in your mind? I am going to go out on a limb and say you would have criticized any response he made.
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oldgrendel
old vet computer guy
44 minutes ago (11:06 AM)
His best reply would have been: "I quit".
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catbyte
Anishinabe in MI
1 minute ago (11:49 AM)
LOL if your post was sarcastic, davegstein­. :)
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vietveter
I'm the REAL Slim Shady
3 hours ago (8:23 AM)
I would vote for her before I would even think about him

As a matter of fact, I would rather vote for the goldfish !
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awa611
I know you are but what am I?
3 hours ago (8:43 AM)
nice!
1 hour ago (10:32 AM)
YOu can't vote for her...she doesn't meet the minimum age requiremen­ts. And the very idea that you would say that shows what is wrong with this country. The other side is always 100% wrong and your side is always 100% correct, right?
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vietveter
I'm the REAL Slim Shady
1 hour ago (10:44 AM)
I am not sure but I really do not think that the goldfish meets all of the requiremen­ts either but I appreciate your concern.
4 hours ago (7:33 AM)
Santorum's campaign may go on, but nothing much will come of it.
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Kevin Rayburn
DONT TELL ME HOW TO THINK
7 hours ago (4:53 AM)
one serious question here.....w­hy would anyone take politcal advice from the former hannah montanna??
4 hours ago (7:39 AM)
Why would anyone elect Sanitorium­? Frankly, I think it's refreshing to see a young person take an interest in political issues. Especially when she's right.
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VBH1622
Die Gedanken Sind Frei
4 hours ago (8:07 AM)
Because she seems to have a sincere belief and does her homework. Not a Miley fan but won't be shopping at Urban Outfitters­. Thanks fir the info!
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vietveter
I'm the REAL Slim Shady
3 hours ago (8:24 AM)
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5 minutes ago (11:45 AM)
Count me in! No U outfitters for me
25 minutes ago (11:25 AM)
Ronald Reagan was elected. **shrug**