REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES

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The following Republican Candidates have either formally declared their candidacy or have formed an exploratory committee to become the Republican nominee for President in 2012. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

Newt Gingrich – Formally Declared

Date of Birth: June 17th, 1943

Place of Birth: Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Summary: After more than a decade on the political fringes, Gingrich has decided to enter back into the political realm in a big way. As a candidate with substantial political experience as a former Republican House of Representative, Newt is sure to keep the pressure on the competition during the debates.

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Gary Johnson – Formally Declared

Date of Birth: January 1st, 1953

Place of Birth: Miot, North Dakota

Summary: Degree in Political Science from the University of New Mexico in 1975. He is a very successful businessman who started a company literally by himself and built it up into a multi million dollar business.

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Fred Krager – Formally Declared

Date of Birth: January 31st, 1950

Place of Birth: Glencoe, Illinois

Summary: The majority of Karger’s experience comes from his career as a political consultant and more recently as a leader of gay rights activism. Karger is a life long Republican, however he has decided to run on a independent ticket. Will this strategic move help or hurt Karger in his presidential campaign?

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Andy Martin – Formally Declared

Date of Birth: 1945

Place of Birth: Middletown, Connecticut

Summary: Martin has run for political office at least 15 times in 3 different states.  This is also his 3rd run at President of the United States.  So far he has been unsuccessful in each of these past campaigns.  Martin has also changed political party tickets over the years from Democratic to Republican.

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Thaddeus McCotter – Withdrawn

Date of Birth: August 22nd, 1965

Place of Birth: Livonia, Michigan

Summary: McCotter is most well known for his multiple years of service in the US House or Representatives, representing the state of Michigan.  One of his most notable career stances, was in 2008 being the first outspoken republican opposed to the Paulson bailout plan.  Even going so far as to call it “American Socialism”.

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Jimmy McMillan – Formally Declared

Date of Birth: December 1, 1946

Residence: New York, New York

Summary: McMillian definitely has an uphill battle in front of him.  His entertainment value is relatively high with his unique catch phrases, but without some political wins in his past, it will be difficult to convince most republicans to support him.  Also, changing political parties at this point in his career, will require a more detailed explanation.

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Tom Miller – Formally Declared

Date of Birth: December 13th, 1964

Summary: Miller’s major campaign theme is reduction of government.  Miller believes that America is being destroyed from within by career politicians.  He is considered by many to be a major underdog in the upcoming race.

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Ron Paul – Formally Declared

Date of Birth: August 20th, 1935

Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Summary: The topic of economics is sure to be a major focus during this presidential election and that should play to one of Ron Paul’s main strengths. Ron has spent considerable time throughout his political career, writing liberty and economic based books. This will be the 3rd time Ron is running for a presidential bid and the second time as a GOP candidate. In 1988 he ran for president as a Libertarian.

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Mitt Romney – Formally Declared

Date of Birth: March 12, 1947

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan

Summary: Romney is the early front runner for the Republican presidential bid based on most political polls. As a Harvard graduate, former Governor of Massachusetts and a successful career as a venture capitalist, he may have the most impressive resumes out of all the candidates. Many believe his past successes in business and politics make him the most qualified candidate to negotiate the US through its struggling economy.

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Buddy Roemer – Formally Declared

Date of Birth:  October 4th, 1943

Place of Birth:  Shreveport, Louisiana

Summary:  Can Roemer, the previous Democrat turned Republican in 1991, compete with the other top Republican Candidates?  He has previous political leadership in his resume as a former governor of Louisiana and has a MBA from Harvard.  However, Buddy has also been out of the political realm for 2 decades.  Will voters consider that a good thing or a bad thing come election day?

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Vern Wuensche – Formally Declared

Date of Birth: November 25th, 1945

Place of Birth: Elgin, Texas

Summary: Wuensche’s understands business, as he has successfully built one from the ground up.  The sector of Vern’s business is one near and dear to many Americans hearts…homes.  He also has vast experience in accounting and politics.  But the one big question remains, does he have what it takes to inspire the voters?

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The following Republican Candidates have either formally withdrawn their candidacy or have suspended their campaign.  The candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

Michele Bachmann – Withdrawn

Date of Birth: April 6th, 1956

Place of Birth: Waterloo, Iowa

Summary: Bachmann has successfully won numerous campaigns over the last decade and has gained all important foreign experience with her House of Representative Subcommittee assignments. She has a devoted group of supporters to launch her early on, but can she keep up the momentum and gain the confidence of the conservative base throughout?

To see Michele Bachmann’s full profile, click here.

Herman Cain – Campaign Currently Suspended

Date of Birth: December 13th, 1945

Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee

Summary: Whether its in the business sector, political realm or media space, Cain has proved himself successful in each of these ventures. His substantial career achievements provide insight into Cain’s leadership abilities. But will his message resonate with the voters and dominate in the debates… only time will tell.

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Jon Huntsman – Withdrawn

Date of Birth: March 26th, 1960

Place of Birth: Palo Alto, California

Summary: Huntsman has some impressive credentials that set him apart from the competition. Most notable is his experience with foreign relations. In this day and age of international trade partners and foreign politics, many believe that it is essential that the next president have the ability to expertly negotiate the foreign political scene.

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Tim Pawlenty – Withdrawn

Date of Birth: November 27th. 1960

Summary: Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota and obtained a Juris Doctor from the same university in 1986. Raised Roman catholic, converted to Lutheran when he met his wife; is currently considered an evangelical Christian. Pawlenty got a position with Rider Bennett, law firm that he had interned with while in college, as a labor law attorney. He was able to make partner atfer 15 years of service.

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Rick Perry – Withdrawn

Rick Perry

Date of Birth: March 4th, 1950

Place of Birth: Paint Creek, Texas

Summary: After his military service, Rick Perry returned home for several years to help support his family’s business; cotton farming. In 1983 Rick decided to run for the Texas House of Representatives. He won a Texas House Seat from district 64 as a democrat. Perry remained a democrat until 1989, which is the year he switched his party affiliation over to republican.

Perry’s next accomplishment was to challenge and win the Texas’s Agriculture Commissioner position in 1990. As Agriculture Commissioner, Perry was responsible for promoting Texas’s agriculture produce to other states and foreign companies. This position was also in charge of supervising the calibration of weights and measures.

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Rick Santorum – Campaign Currently Suspended

Date of Birth: May 10th, 1958

Place of Birth: Winchester, Virginia

Summary: Due to his substantial involvement in the media, Santorum has the notoriety needed to be competitive in the primaries. He also has some experience in successful campaigning, having won campaigns for House and Senate seats. This combination of experiences could bode well for Santorum during the upcoming primaries.

To see Rick Santorum’s full profile, click here.

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Photo Credits: Michele Bachmann: Photograph by Gage Skidmore, Hermain Cain: Photograph by Gage Skidmore, Newt Gingrich: Photograph by Iowapolitics.com, Jon Huntsman: Photograph by Zennie Abraham, Gary Johnson: Photograph by Gage Skidmore, Fred Krager: Photograph by Iowapolitics.com, Jimmy McMillan: Photograph by David Shankbone, Ron Paul: Photograph by Gage Skidmore , Tim Pawlenty: Photograph by Gage Skidmore, Mitt Romney: Photograph by Gage Skidmore, Rick Santorum: Photograph by Gage Skidmore .