Rick Santorum

About

Pennsylvania senator from 1995 to 2007 who was candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. He is known for his staunchly conservative family values and his penchant for sweater vests.

Before Fame

He was a dark horse candidate in his first political race for the House of Representatives, and to the surprised of everyone won.

Trivia

He was an outspoken opponent of gay marriage, which prompted gay rights activist Dan Savage to redefine the senator's last name into an unprintable definition.

Family Life

He had seven children with wife Karen Garver, whom he married in 1990.

Associated With

He and his family went on the late-night talk show Piers Morgan Tonight in January of 2012.