Partial phone transcript from one of Santorum's donors
after this 2008 recorded speech flooded the internet the week of 02/12/12:
[Transcript below]
[Campaign staffer's name withheld for her protection. Only half of the conversation was recorded, but we thought it worth sharing.
You heard it here first.]
"Hello, Rick Santorum's office?
I have a message for Mr. Santorum.
Yes.
I'm with the ACME straight-jacket company...uh huh...seems there was a mix-up, um, miscommunication about the campaign funds we allotted.
Well, ACME management decided they already have enough models for one party...[inaudible] but if he would please come in for a fitting, then we
could avoid the company asking for a refund.
Yes, I understand Mr. Santorum doesn't want bad press, but he has an obligation.
Correct, they skipped over him before as we were busy fitting Mr. Romney and Mr. Gingrich took longer to make, as you can imagine.
Yes, Mitt is very tall.
We didn't realize Mr. Santorum would still be in the running and do understand Mr. Santorum is busy bringing crazy back - but ACME would like to get our money's worth from the campaign fund checks that were already cashed.
I see.
What's that? Yes, they do come in different sizes but many must be
custom fitted, as with Mr. Gingrich.
Wait, I have an idea...[inaudible] put you on hold?
Thank you.
[Gnarls Barkley - 'Crazy' - on muzak]
Thanks for holding, [name withheld]. I spoke with management.
They mentioned that Mr. Santorum may be the same size as Mr. Perry and since there are time constraints, we could send that jacket over if there wasn't time for Mr. Santorum to come in for a fitting.
What's his jacket size?
Thank you, this should work nicely.
Mr. Perry? No, we didn't donate to his campaign, he just showed up
for a fitting.
Yes, that is pretty crazy.
Management told us to hang on to it in case we needed it, since Perry won't be back.
Not a problem. Can I ship it to your attention?
Wonderful, thank you.
What's that? Mr. Paul? No, he wouldn't take a donation.
Well, between you and me, him wearing anything solid white is a bad move.
Sorry?
Oh, yes! Actually, we are hiring!
Business is great!
There is a lot of job security in this line of work, currently.
ACME is always looking for intelligent people who can spot crazy.
So your work with the Santorum campaign will look great on paper here.
Let me get a pen.
I'll give your name to our PR, [name withheld].
Sorry? Oh, good question.
If Santorum doesn't win the next primary, you can ship the jacket back here.
We never know who else will jump into the race or show up for a fitting.
Well, I don't like to gossip but Palin and Trump?
Yes, like I said, we are very busy!
Nice talking to you, too.
Have a great day!
[end transcript]
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