Richard Santorum, a former attorney from the state of Virginia, is thought to have created a notable impression on his prospective employers - the people of the United States - despite routinely outlining his firm opposition to the idea of same-sex marriage.
"If we allow gay marriage to become law, then we pave the way for incestuous, polygamist and bestial marriages," Santorum enthusiastically mused, during a provisional interview in New Hampshire - one of the nation's smaller branch offices. "I believe marriage is a privilege, not a right. Not everyone or everything can get married."
Even though such rhetoric would typically result in an immediate rejection notice from prospective employers, Mr Santorum, 53, has somehow remained toward the top of America's shortlist.
"Don't get me wrong," said Santorum, in what was surprisingly regarded by some as a highly successful, rather than awkward, interview in Iowa. "I don't have a problem with homosexuals. I just disapprove of homosexual acts."
Even drawing applause from various recruiters, Mr Santorum went on to criticize the government's decision to repeal the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy - which prevented gays from openly serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
"Sexual acts do not have a place in our nation's military. Our armed forces serve to protect us and we should not have to worry about what a fellow troop is doing behind us while we engage the enemy. The whole thing is tragic."
Meanwhile, in a separate interview response, Mr Santorum's assertion that he does not want to make "black people's live better" was also bizarrely overlooked by half of the nation's adjudicating panel.