You may disapprove of these tactics, but they are more or less standard. Applying labels to one's political opponents is a huge part of politics.
I fail to see what is particularly sick about this tactic. The new meaning of santorum is fairly disgusting, but I don't think it's anywhere near as sick as attempting to brand one's opposition as traitors, conspirators, terrorists, baby killers, etc.
I especially fail to see how one's opinion on this particular word re-definition has anything to do with whether a new employee is worth hiring. Being amused by a childish bit of humor doesn't strike me as a particularly good way to judge either aptitude or character.
I fail to see what is particularly sick about this tactic. The new meaning of santorum is fairly disgusting, but I don't think it's anywhere near as sick as attempting to brand one's opposition as traitors, conspirators, terrorists, baby killers, etc.
I especially fail to see how one's opinion on this particular word re-definition has anything to do with whether a new employee is worth hiring. Being amused by a childish bit of humor doesn't strike me as a particularly good way to judge either aptitude or character.