Politicians tweet support to Santorum family after daughter hospitalized

Politicians and media members used Twitter to send well-wishes and prayers to the Santorum family on Friday after daughter Isabella was hospitalized for the second time in the past three months.

Santorum's daughter, 3, has been diagnosed with a fatal chromosomal disorder called Trisomy 18, and her health has been a concern for the Republican presidential hopeful. Already Isabella has lived longer than most children born with the genetic illness — half of babies born with the disease do not survive the first week after they are born, according to the National Institute of Health.

"Rick and his wife Karen have taken their daughter Bella to the hospital. The family requests prayers and privacy as Bella works her way to recovery," said Santorum spokesman Hogan Gidley in a statement.

Below is a sampling of the messages from prominent political figures and journalists:

Praying for a quick recovery for Bella. Ann and I are keeping Rick, Karen and the entire Santorum family in our thoughts.

— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) April 6, 2012

@CallyGingrichand I have @RickSantorum and family in our prayers since their daughterbella is back in the hospital

— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) April 6, 2012

Our prayers are with Bella Santorum and the entire Santorum family. God bless them. is.gd/Zqgm1m

— Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) April 6, 2012

Prayers for Bella Santorum, @RickSantorum & family is.gd/ELdDsv

— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) April 6, 2012

The team at Winning Our Future PAC sends our prayers to Bella and the Santorum family this Easter weekend. @RickSantorum @WinOurFuture

— Jumper (@JumpVote) April 6, 2012

prayers for Bella Santorum, who has been taken to the hospital.

— Robert Costa (@robertcostaNRO) April 6, 2012