Rick Santorum’s Nephew Supports Ron Paul

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Rick Santorum may have convinced Iowans to vote for him, but not his nephew. John Garver, a student at the University of Pittsburgh has an op-ed in the Daily Caller Tuesday expressing his support for Ron Paul instead of his uncle:

If you want another big-government politician who supports the status quo to run our country, you should vote for my uncle, Rick Santorum. America is based on a strong belief in individual liberty. My uncle’s interventionist policies, both domestic and foreign, stem from his irrational fear of freedom not working…


This year, I’ll vote for an honest change in our government. I’ll vote for real hope. I’ll vote for a real leader. This year, I will vote for Ron Paul.

The piece comes with an italicized disclaimer at the bottom: “John is a strong supporter of Ron Paul despite his love for family member Rick Santorum.”

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