Good morning politicos, here’s the Buzz. Santorum does Leno, the budget battle heats up in Harrisburg, and the Obama campaign pushes the student loan issue in PA.

Santorum on Leno: The former Senator and presidential candidate lays out why he endorsed Mitt Romney – in a somewhat tepid email at 11 o’clock at night.

Obama Camp, McCord Push Student Loan Message: Key Pennsylvania Democratic voices – including Treasurer Rob McCord – trumpeted Obama’s policies on keeping college affordable while criticizing Romney for not having a concrete plan in a conference call this afternoon.

VoteVets Backs Trivedi: Progressive veterans’ advocacy group VoteVets has endorsed Manan Trivedi, the Democrat running against Rep. Jim Gerlach. Trivedi served as a combat surgeon in Iraq, and the group has a noteworthy bankroll.

Freed Lays Out General Election Message in Web Video: Want a preview of Dave Freed’s general election argument? Check out this video. Freed, the Republican candidate for the position of state Attorney General says – without naming his opponent – that his experience as Cumberland County District Attorney sets him apart from Democrat Kathleen Kane.

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