2012 GOP Presidential Candidates

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Communication strategies are critical success factors to any profession, particularly Politics.  Elected Officials are constantly positioning themselves to strengthen their constituent base, their value increases as their support structure grows.  The 2012 Republican Candidates are flaunting their political prowess while  assaulting others’ to establish themselves as contenders for the office of Commander and Chief.  At the end of the day the favorite will have to show themselves approved and gain the public’s ‘buy-in‘ in order to campaign against President Barack Obama.  Here are brief overviews of each candidate’s educational background, professional expertise, and political proficiency:

Michele Bachmann | www.michelebachmann.com

The first Republican woman to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota and Congressional Tea Party Chair is standing on her ‘American Jobs Right Now’ Blueprint.  A well educated and passionate politician who received her J.D. at the O.W. Coburn School of Law at Oral Roberts University and an L.L.M. in Tax Law at the College of William and Mary is conveying a polished message for constituents to support.

Herman Cain | www.hermancain.com (Terminated Candidacy)

Coming from humble beginnings in Atlanta, Ga, Herman Cain has acquired significant skill sets form Corporate brands like Coca-Cola, Pillsbury (Burger King), and Godfather’s Pizza.  Cain’s educational background boasts of a B.S. in Mathematics for Morehouse College and a Masters in Computer Science from Purdue University.  He is running primarily on his trademarked ‘999’ Vision for Economic Growth which includes a Business Flat Tax, Individual Flat Tax, and a National Sales Tax.  With his energetic, entertaining, and expressive approach, Cain is garnering support that demands your attention.

Newt Gingrich | www.newt.org

The consummate politician has served in a parliamentary capacity for 30+ years is also an Author and College Professor.  Receiving his B.A. in History from Emory University and M.A. and PhD in Modern European History from Tulane University, he is promoting his distinctly designed ‘Contract with America’ as proclamation for Presidency.

John Huntsman | www.jon2012.com

A Governor (Utah), Ambassador (Current US Ambassador to China), and Entrepreneur (CEO Huntsman Family Holdings- a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals) has also served under both Reagan and Bush Administrations.  The G.E.D. recipient started post-secondary studies at the University of Utah and finished his Bachelor’s Degree in International Business at University of Pennsylvania.  Huntsman is hopeful that his ‘American Jobs Plan’ (Endorsed by The Wall Street Journal) and his Foreign Policy Prowess will propel him to Presidency.

Gary Johnson | www.garyjohnson2012.com

The former Governor and native of New Mexico has a more practical, common-sense, business approach to governing the nation.  His business experience comes from founding and growing a door-to-door handyman operation to a multi-million dollar construction company (Big J. Enterprises) with over 1000 employees.  He has a B.S. from The University of New Mexico and is relying on his track record to earn him the Presidential honor.

Fred Karger | www.fredkarger.com

The first openly gay presidential candidate from a major political party in American history has served on 9 presidential campaigns and as a senior consultant to Ford, H.W. Bush, and Reagan.  Karger spent most of his professional career with The Dolphin Group, and retired after 27 years as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  He earned his BA in Speech Communications from University of Denver in Political Science.

Andy Martin | www.andymartinforpresident.com

Andy has run for various political offices in Florida, Connecticut, and Illinois as a Democrat, Republican, and Independent.  He is most notably know for Internet Newspaper ContrarianCommentary.com, his book “Obama: The Man Behind The Mask”, and his efforts to expose corruption.  Andy received his BA and JD from The University of Illinois and has spent 41+ years as a public interest lawyer at the national and state levels.

Jimmy McMillan |  www.jimmymcmillan.org

A  retired Postal worker and United States Army - Vietnam Veteran who is currently a Rent Activist and Founder of the ‘Rent Is Too Damn High’ Movement and Political Party.  He holds a degree in Private Security Investigations, resides in New York, and hopes that his ‘Rent Is Too Damn High’ concept is enough to give him the Presidency.

Tom Miller | www.millerforpresident.com

a career flight attendant for over 23+ years from Kansas with no prior political experience feels as though as a common citizen he has the courage to represent the will of the people.  Tom’s platform ‘The Original Recipe to Restore the American Dream’ opposes politics but embraces the Constitution and the American People.

Ron Paul | www.ronpaul2012.com

This Republican Congressman of Texas has his B.S. Degree in Biology from Gettysburg College, Doctor of Medicine Degree from The Duke University School of Medicine, is trained in and Privately Practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology, and additionally served as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard.  Paul, a prominent and well respected Politician is running on his plan to 'Restore America Now’ which is based on United States of America founding principles of Liberty, Free Markets, and Constitutional Government.  Paul is also Author of 9 Books including Liberty Defined and The Revolution: Manifesto.

Rick Perry | www.rickperry.org

The 47th Governor of Texas (longest serving governor in Texas state history), A Commissioned Officer, and Pilot in The United States Air Force, earned his B.S. in Animal Science from Texas A&M.  Although Perry was once elected to the Texas House of Representatives as a Democrat, he is counting on his Republican Based ‘Cut, Balance, and Grow’ Platform, that boasts of limited government and individual freedom, to propel him to Presidency.

Buddy Roemer | www.buddyroemer.com

Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III was a member of The United States House of Representatives, served as The 52nd Governor of Louisiana as a Democrat switching to Republican during the latter part of his tenure.  Buddy received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and his MBA from Harvard Business School.  His professional career began with his father’s computer business and he later founded two banks including CEO, and President of Business First Bank.  He is relying on his extensive executive, legislative, and private sector experience to secure the Office of President of The United States of America.

Mitt Romney | www.mittromney.com

The son of Michigan Governor, George Romney, was elected Governor of Massachusetts in 2002 after serving as CEO of Bain & Company (A Management Consulting Firm) and co-founding Bain Capital (A Private Equity Investment Firm), one of the nation’s largest such firms.  Romney received his BA from Brigham Young University and a dual JD/MBA form Harvard Law and Harvard Business School, respectively.  Romney is a devout follower of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) and runs for Presidency of The United States of America on the belief that “the foundations of our nation’s strength are love of liberty and a pioneering spirit of innovation and creativity.” 

Rick Santorum | www.ricksantorum.com

Rick is an attorney who served in the United States Senate and House of Representatives.  He practiced with the affluent Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC.  Rick earned his B.A. in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University, his MBA from The University of Pittsburgh, and a Law Degree from Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania State University.  Santorum is confident that his Faith, Family, and Freedom tour will yield him the Republican Candidacy and ultimately the Presidency.

Matt Snyder | mattsnyderforpresident.com

Snyder is currently unemployed and has been since 2010, was educated at The University of Arizona, and is depending on the ‘Common People’ to embrace his ‘Constitution First’ Campaign to grant him the opportunity for run for President of The United States of America.

Vern Wuensche | voteforvern.com

An Entrepreneur of Woodmark Homes, Inc. and Woodmark Kitchen and Bath who is a former auditor and tax consultant received his BBA in Accounting and his MBA in Management, both from  The University of Texas in Austin.  He is counting on his FaST Tax Plan, Creation of Jobs, and Spending to warrant him the privilege to represent The Republican Party in the 2012 Presidential Election.

Here is a look at Barack Obama’s accomplishments as well as perceived failures for comparative analysis:

President Barack Obama’s Accomplishments during his first 2 years in office (As of May 2011): (http://thepoliticalcarnival.net/2010/03/30/president-obamas-accomplishments/)

1. Ordered all federal agencies to undertake a study and make recommendations for ways to cut spending
2. Ordered a review of all federal operations to identify and cut wasteful spending and practices
3. Instituted enforcement for equal pay for women
4. Beginning the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
5. Families of fallen soldiers have expenses covered to be on hand when the body arrives at Dover AFB
6. Ended media blackout on war casualties; reporting full information
7. Ended media blackout on covering the return of fallen soldiers to Dover AFB; the media is now permitted to do so pending adherence to respectful rules and approval of fallen soldier’s family
8. The White House and federal government are respecting the Freedom of Information Act
9. Instructed all federal agencies to promote openness and transparency as much as possible
10. Limits on lobbyist’s access to the White House
11. Limits on White House aides working for lobbyists after their tenure in the administration
12. Ended the previous stop-loss policy that kept soldiers in Iraq/Afghanistan longer than their enlistment date
13. Phasing out the expensive F-22 war plane and other outdated weapons systems, which weren’t even used or needed in Iraq/Afghanistan
14. Removed restrictions on embryonic stem-cell research
15. Federal support for stem-cell and new biomedical research
16. New federal funding for science and research labs
17. States are permitted to enact federal fuel efficiency standards above federal standards
18. Increased infrastructure spending (roads, bridges, power plants) after years of neglect
19. Funds for high-speed, broadband Internet access to K-12 schools
20. New funds for school construction
21. The prison at Guantanamo Bay is being phased out
22. US Auto industry rescue plan
23. Housing rescue plan
24. $789 billion economic stimulus plan
25. The public can meet with federal housing insurers to refinance (the new plan can be completed in one day) a mortgage if they are having trouble paying
26. US financial and banking rescue plan
27. The secret detention facilities in Eastern Europe and elsewhere are being closed
28. Ended the previous policy; the US now has a no torture policy and is in compliance with the Geneva Convention standards
29. Better body armor is now being provided to our troops
30. The missile defense program is being cut by $1.4 billion in 2010
31. Restarted the nuclear nonproliferation talks and building back up the nuclear inspection infrastructure/protocols
32. Reengaged in the treaties/agreements to protect the Antarctic
33. Reengaged in the agreements/talks on global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
34. Visited more countries and met with more world leaders than any president in his first six months in office
35. Successful release of US captain held by Somali pirates; authorized the SEALS to do their job
36. US Navy increasing patrols off Somali coast
37. Attractive tax write-offs for those who buy hybrid automobiles
38. Cash for clunkers program offers vouchers to trade in fuel inefficient, polluting old cars for new cars; stimulated auto sales
39. Announced plans to purchase fuel efficient American-made fleet for the federal government
40. Expanded the SCHIP program to cover health care for 4 million more children
41. Signed national service legislation; expanded national youth service program
42. Instituted a new policy on Cuba, allowing Cuban families to return home to visit loved ones
43. Ended the previous policy of not regulating and labeling carbon dioxide emissions
44. Expanding vaccination programs
45. Immediate and efficient response to the floods in North Dakota and other natural disasters
46. Closed offshore tax safe havens
47. Negotiated deal with Swiss banks to permit US government to gain access to records of tax evaders and criminals
48. Ended the previous policy of offering tax benefits to corporations who outsource American jobs; the new policy is to promote in-sourcing to bring jobs back
49. Ended the previous practice of protecting credit card companies; in place of it are new consumer protections from credit card industry’s predatory practices
50. Energy producing plants must begin preparing to produce 15% of their energy from renewable sources
51. Lower drug costs for seniors
52. Ended the previous practice of forbidding Medicare from negotiating with drug manufacturers for cheaper drugs; the federal government is now realizing hundreds of millions in savings
53. Increasing pay and benefits for military personnel
54. Improved housing for military personnel
55. Initiating a new policy to promote federal hiring of military spouses
56. Improved conditions at Walter Reed Military Hospital and other military hospitals
57. Increasing student loans
58. Increasing opportunities in AmeriCorps program
59. Sent envoys to Middle East and other parts of the world that had been neglected for years; reengaging in multilateral and bilateral talks and diplomacy
60. Established a new cyber security office
61. Beginning the process of reforming and restructuring the military 20 years after the Cold War to a more modern fighting force; this includes new procurement policies, increasing size of military, new technology and cyber units and operations, etc.
62. Ended previous policy of awarding no-bid defense contracts
63. Ordered a review of hurricane and natural disaster preparedness
64. Established a National Performance Officer charged with saving the federal government money and making federal operations more efficient
65. Students struggling to make college loan payments can have their loans refinanced
66. Improving benefits for veterans
67. Many more press conferences and town halls and much more media access than previous administration
68. Instituted a new focus on mortgage fraud
69. The FDA is now regulating tobacco
70. Ended previous policy of cutting the FDA and circumventing FDA rules
71. Ended previous practice of having White House aides rewrite scientific and environmental rules, regulations, and reports
72. Authorized discussions with North Korea and private mission by Pres. Bill Clinton to secure the release of two Americans held in prisons
73. Authorized discussions with Myanmar and mission by Sen. Jim Web to secure the release of an American held captive
74. Making more loans available to small businesses
75. Established independent commission to make recommendations on slowing the costs of Medicare
76. Appointment of first Latina to the Supreme Court
77. Authorized construction/opening of additional health centers to care for veterans
78. Limited salaries of senior White House aides; cut to $100,000
79. Renewed loan guarantees for Israel
80. Changed the failing/status quo military command in Afghanistan
81. Deployed additional troops to Afghanistan
82. New Afghan War policy that limits aerial bombing and prioritizes aid, development of infrastructure, diplomacy, and good government practices by Afghans
83. Announced the long-term development of a national energy grid with renewable sources and cleaner, efficient energy production
84. Returned money authorized for refurbishment of White House offices and private living quarters
85. Paid for redecoration of White House living quarters out of his own pocket
86. Held first Seder in White House
87. Attempting to reform the nation’s health care system which is the most expensive in the world yet leaves almost 50 million without health insurance and millions more under insured
88. Has put the ball in play for comprehensive immigration reform
89. Has announced his intention to push for energy reform
90. Has announced his intention to push for education reform
91. The Matthew Shepard Act, officially the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, is an Act of Congress, passed on October 22, 2009
92. May 1, 2011- Killed Osama bin Laden

President Barack Obama’s Failures during his first 2 years in office: (http://obamalies.net/list-of-obamas-failures)

1. Touts a Green Energy Company as exemplary that fails a year later
2. Using the Gulf Oil Spill to promote Green Energy – instead of cleaning it up.
3. Thinking the Tea Party is a passing fad – or that they are racists.
4. Pulling out of Iraq with no clear victory over insurgent forces.
5. Trying to re-write history through speeches – with inaccurate information (i.e. Statue of Liberty)
6. Getting a Nobel Prize for being the most ineffective President in the history of the United States, though some say it was for his pigment.
7. Putting all legislation on the Internet for five days before it comes to a vote.
8. Returning the bust of Churchill to the Brits.
9. Giving a collection of DVDs to the British PM.
10. Denying the notion of American Exceptionalism.
11. Promising to close Gitmo — failing to do so.
12. Securing the Olympics for Chicago in 2016.
13. Naming numerous Communists/Socialists/Progressives to his various Czar positions and then watching them scurry for cover when Beck begins to call them out, forcing them to resign.
14. Government races for NJ, VA and the Senate Seat in Mass.
15. The midterm elections, which Obama himself called a shellacking.
16. Prediction that stimulus would ensure that unemployment doesn’t exceed 8%.
17. Bowing to just about everybody.
18. Proposing amnesty for illegal aliens to increase the population of voters for Democrat elections

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