Republicans for President 2012

The debates in New Hampshire are tomorrow and I have too much time on my hands so I've compiled information on the candidates for the Republican spot on the ticket of 2012. I did the work so you don't have to!!

Herman Cain-black male-age 65-Georgia
-Former chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza
-Former deputy chairman and chairman of the civilian board of directors to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
-Mathematician in ballistics for the US Navy
-He currently writes a newspaper column and is a minister in the Atlanta suburbs

Sorry Herman...I just don't think you're cut out for the job!

Newt Gingrich-white male-age 67-Georgia
-Speaker of the House of Representatives 1995-1999
-Congressman for the 6th district of Georgia from 1979-1999
-Now, he is a political analyst and consultant

Definitely qualified on paper but hasn't held a governmental position in over 10 years


Ron Paul-white male-age 75-Texas
-Medical doctor and Congressman for the 14th congressional district of Texas
-Considered to be one of the most conservative members of Congress
-"intellectual godfather" of the Tea Party Movement

Definitely qualified but will the United States vote THIS far right? not sure...

Tim Pawlenty-white male-age 50-Minnesota
-Governor of Minnesota 2003-2011
-He has been very successful economically within the state of Minnesota, he got rid of the state's budget deficit by cutting spending and borrowing from earmarked funds.

As of now, I'd say Pawlenty has the best chance of being the Republican on the ticket...

Mitt Romney-white male-age 64-Massachusetts
-Governor of MA 2003-2007
-He cut spending and increased fees that eliminated a projected $3 billion deficit without having to borrow money or raise taxes.
-Signed into law health care reform that provided practically universal health insurance via subsidies and state-level mandates. The first legislation of its kind in the nation.
-Mormon

I think Romney is also a solid candidate. I am afraid that his Mormonism might affect him negatively (although I believe that a candidate's religion should not influence the voter's decision)

Rick Santorum-white male-53-PA
-PA Senator from 1995-2007
-Known to be very conservative especially regarding his beliefs of homosexuality, war in Iraq, and social security

I think he is too conservative for this country and I think there are stronger candidates

Michele Bachmann-white female-Minnesota
-House member representing Minnesota's 6th congressional district
-Tea party member
-Has raised 5 of her own chidlren and 23 foster children over the years
-Very conservative and is called "the next sarah palin"

I think she'll be interesting to watch. I don't feel like I know enough about her to form an opinion so we'll just have to see!

So the New Hampshire debates are TOMORROW (Monday) night at 8pm! It is really important to watch even though it is early. It is good to get to know the candidates that way you know who you are voting for and you know what Obama is up against. I think the election of 2012 is more important than 2008. Political participation and knowledge is SO important. So WATCH and decide for yourself!! not what i think, what stephen colbert thinks, what fox news thinks....what YOU think!