Bauer notes that Santorum "shocked the political pundits" with his campaign, praises departing GOP Presidential contender

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former presidential candidate Gary Bauer praised former Senator Rick Santorum on Tuesday after the announcement of the end of his campaign for the GOP nomination for President.

Bauer, the chairman of the Campaign for Working Families, made the following statement: "Senator Santorum ran an outstanding campaign. His success in state after state shocked the political pundits and beat the expectations. His message of smaller government and a strong national defense resonated with the heart of the Republican Party. His contribution to the debate has made the GOP stronger, and will contribute to the end of the Obama Administration this November. He and his family have made a wonderful contribution to the future of our country."

SOURCE Campaign for Working Families