Claim: Rick Santorum is off base when he criticizes college as a place where young people lose their "faith commitment." In fact, the percentage of those with weakened religious affiliations is higher for those who don't go to college. Santorum also twists Obama's words when he accuses him of snobbery for pushing a college education. In fact, the president also urged vocational training. On Feb. 26, ABC's "This Week" host George Stephanopoulos asked Santorum why he called President Obama "a snob"
Fact-check: College Kills Faith? - FactCheck.org
Verdict: rick santorum is off base when he criticizes college as a place where young people lose their "faith commitment." in fact, the percentage of those with weakened religious affiliations is higher for those who don't go to college. santorum also twists obama's words when he accuses him of snobbery for pushing a college education. in fact, the president also urged vocational training. on feb. 26, abc's "this week" host george stephanopoulos asked santorum why he called president obama "a snob"
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Lori Robertson
Date published: 2012-02-27T22:25:24