One of Fox News’ biggest competitors, conservative cable news station Newsmax, has just announced a lineup change — and it takes place tonight during primetime.
Newsmax announced they have hired former Republican presidential candidate and Pennslyvania Sen. Rick Santorum to join the network as a senior political analyst.
The network isn’t wasting any time putting Santorum in front of the camera.
According to their press release, Santorum will make his debut on Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. during their special election coverage, which will analyze results from the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races and others. He will join Newsmax’s Dick Morris, Betsy McCaughey, and Mark Halperin.
Santorum recently left his position as CNN’s senior political commentator.
“Rick Santorum is one of the most articulate and candid political analysts in media today, and we are honored to have him leading Newsmax’s team of commentators Tuesday and beyond,” Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy said in a statement.
“I am excited to join the growing team at Newsmax,” Santorum said in a statement. “In just a short time, Newsmax has exponentially grown its viewership, establishing itself as a leading, unfiltered news source for hard-working Americans who are looking for reporting and commentary that speaks to their traditional American values.”
“I am looking forward to bringing my common-sense, blue-collar conservative voice to Newsmax and their viewers as we turn toward the critical 2022 midterm elections and beyond,“ Santorum said.