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    The Donald – one of the 2012 presidential candidates?

    Donald Trump, billionaire real estate, resort and casino tycoon, no previous political office. Although it has been documented that “the Donald” has donated substantially more for liberal and Democratic Party causes than to conservative and Republican interests, many conservatives seem to favor him. Does it sound a bit unlikely to you?

    Evangelical Christian leader, Franklin Graham stated that when he first heard that Trump intended to be one of the 2012 presidential candidates, “I thought ‘Well this has got to be a joke’.”

    Unlikely though it may seem, Trump appears to be on the fast track toward a serious run as a 2012 presidential candidate in the Republican Party. In an April poll of potential New Hampshire voters, Trump placed high on the list of Republican hopefuls. Some polls depict him as being in a dead heat with Mike Huckabee for first place among the Republican 2012 presidential candidates.

    Donald contends that the nation is headed for disaster, and advocates a 14.25% tax on existing wealth, payable over 10 years, to be offset by a complete repeal of the inheritance tax. He promotes school choice as a means of improving public schools, and advocates high standards for the educational system.

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    Donald Trump – The craziest of the 2012 presidential candidates views on foreign trade?

    Trump’s view on foreign trade is that all such agreements should be subject to renegotiation, and ought to be revised to be more favorable to the USA. His approach to universal health care would be modeled after the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. He proposes to make lawful immigration more difficult to obtain, but to assist the success of those immigrants who are currently here legally.

    Donald’s personal life seems quite at odds with the standards espoused by the voters he seeks to woo. Will conservative Christian voters forget those issues, and focus only on the financial side? Trump does seem to offer strong leadership in the fiscal arena, and there is no doubt that changes are needed there, ASAP.

    The polls of early / mid April indicate a softening of enthusiasm Trump. It appears that “values voters” have been taking a closer look at Donald’s values – and they don’t like what they see.

    We need to make changes which will generate jobs – sooner, rather than later – but didn’t Trump have to seek bankruptcy protection just a few years ago? What do you think? Is Donald Trump the best 2012 presidential candidate?

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    Can Barack Hussein Obama be beaten in 2012 by any of the 2012 presidential candidates listed?

    It is well documented that any incumbent president has a distinct advantage in running for a second term. Unless Obama makes some huge blunders, the majority of his 2008 supporters will vote for him in 2012.

    If the conservatives are to have any hope of mounting a viable campaign, we’d better “get our act together”. This means that we must face the facts. There is no possibility that we will defeat BHO unless we realistically and accurately recognize his strengths and weaknesses – and our own.

    Strong opinions, alone, will not win the 2012 presidential election. We need to understand that this is true, even if those opinions are completely correct. As we approach mid 2011, the field seems unreasonably crowded. Either through voluntary withdrawal or political defeat, the divisive elements must disappear – soon.

    Do you remember the tactics utilized by the Obama crowd in ramming “Obamacare” through? It seems that absolutely no dirty trick is beneath them. If they were willing to do those things then, they will surely try them again, should the opportunity present itself. It’s up to conservative voters to prevent such a travesty.

    Conservatives must remember the old adage, “United, we stand – Divided, we fall.” We stand on the brink of a precipice. The 2012 presidential election is not / should not be “business as usual”. Our future and that of our children is at stake. If we fail to get it right in 2012, we may never have another opportunity.

    The presidential elections of Tuesday, November 6, 2012 will truly be a watershed event, and the 2012 presidential candidates are the key to our future. It is imperative that conservative and independent voters form a united front. The only reasonable hope for our nation’s recovery from our current economic and political disaster is to elect the best, conservative 2012 presidential candidates.

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    My continuing list of other prospective 2012 presidential candidates.

    Michelle Bachmann, three terms, US House of Representatives (MN). Ms. Bachman is currently chairperson of the Congressional Tea Party Caucus. Originally from Iowa, a former attorney, she’s the only woman besides Sarah Palin among the current (potential) candidates.

    Bachmann is an outspoken ultra-conservative, whose effective campaigning has earned her the intense hatred / animosity of the left wing. They blame her as one of the primary causes of the recent Republican sweep in the House of Representatives. She has been targeted for defeat in 2012, and is the subject of intense, often vulgar vitriol.

    Originally a Democrat, Bachman switched to the Republican Party during her final year at Winona State University. Bachman has a reputation for straight talk, even when it generates controversy. She has proven to be incredibly talented in reaching “grass roots” Republicans, and in raising remarkable levels of financial support.

    Even though she has “the right enemies”, and has placed above some Republican front runners in recent straw polls, the party leadership seems reluctant to take her seriously as a 2012 presidential candidate.

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    Former US Ambassador to the UN, a 2012 presidential candidate?

    John Bolton, former US Ambassador to the UN under President George W. Bush. During his 16 months in the post, his directness has earned him the hatred of some of the world’s worst dictators. Like Bachmann, you could say that Bolton has “the right enemies”.

    Many view him as strong on foreign policy issues, but he is notoriously undiplomatic, having no patience with “diplomatic protocol”.

    Bolton’s strength is foreign policy, which many claim is not significant in the 2012 presidential election. John disagrees. Although he seems to be grudgingly respected among the Republican leadership, he has never held elected office. That fact seems unlikely to change.

    Will Mitch Daniels join the crowded field of 2012 presidential candidates?

    As this is written, Daniels is still mulling his decision whether to join the crowded field for the 2012 presidential election. Some analysts believe that his wife’s hesitancy is a major factor in the decision.

    Mitch is a quite, humble sort of fellow, yet he manages to also project a calm, “take charge” image. He has proven adept at getting comprehensive reforms through the state lawmaking process. Such skills might serve him well as a 2012 presidential candidate, and in the Office of President.

    He has made it clear that he will complete the tasks at hand, and if it’s not too late, he will consider being a candidate in the 2012 presidential election.

    Senator Lindsey Graham, the 2012 presidential candidates with the best foreign policy?

    Lindsey Graham is currently a US Senator (SC) and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Graham believes that foreign policy could well make or break the election. The former US Congressman (1995-2003) is viewed as a “moderate conservative”.

    He believes that compromise is a necessary component of progress, says he is willing to make compromises in order to achieve progress. Some pundits believe that his perspective is crucial to progress in the current climate. Graham is favored by the NRA and Gun Owners of America.

    While his views sound mostly moderate, his views on foreign policy are strictly “no nonsense”. Some might even accuse him (a former air force colonel) of being hawkish, but Lindsey states that “Americans are war weary”.

    When pressed about whether he will be one of the 2012 presidential candidates, Graham is noncommittal, indicating that he has neither plans nor desires to run, but is certainly interested in helping to frame the foreign policy for those who run. Some feel that he may well be one of the best potential candidates for the 2012 presidential election.

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    Another former Arkansas Governor – one of the 2012 presidential candidates?

    Mike Huckabee, former Arkansas governor, has been featured in his own weekly TV show on FOX News Channel. FOX has been pushing him to declare that he is / is not a candidate for the 2012 presidential election, but Mike seems not to feel the pressure.

    Huckabee stands firmly against anti-Semitism, gun control, gay marriage, and racism. He was first in the 2008 Iowa caucus, placed second to John McCain in the primaries.

    In the earliest polls regarding the 2012 presidential candidates, when potential voters were asked to choose between the challenger and Barack Obama, Huckabee scored highest among listed potential Republican challengers.

    Will he run? Huckabee has stated that he will not run unless he is confident that he can beat Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election.

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    Will Sarah Palin, as one of the 2012 presidential candidates, be Barack Obama’s worst nightmare in the 2012 presidential election?

    Sarah Palin, former Alaska Governor, first received national attention when selected by John McCain as his vice presidential running mate in the 2008 presidential election. Outspoken on just about every controversial issue, her conservative views are well documented.

    Sarah’s book, “Going Rogue” sold over 1,000,000 copies in its first two weeks, quickly rising to the New York Times best seller list. Although dismissed by many as “not a viable 2012 presidential candidate”, she has received more media attention than any other Republican frontrunner.

    In spite of the fact that she is among the leaders in most straw polls, Palin has yet to formally announce that she’s one of the 2012 presidential candidates. She may not officially be a candidate, but she certainly acts like she’s running.

    Sarah has earned the hatred of leading female Democrats, and of their fans. Is it because of her political views, or do they just hate her because she is beautiful? Truthfully, it is probably “both of the above”. Mrs. Palin is clearly a darling of the Tea Party movement, as well as one of their leading spokes persons.

    Could Sarah become the first female US president? Run, Sarah, Run.

    This is a continuing series of hopeful 2012 presidential candidates. Can one of them get Obama out of office?

    • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part I
    • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part II
    • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part III
    • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part IV

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    A career flight attendant as one of the Republican 2012 presidential candidates?

    That’s right. Tom Miller has nearly 30 years experience – as a flight attendant. He has no previous political experience, which he claims is an advantage. Since he no political history, he carries no political baggage, no hidden obligations. So the real question remains as to whether or not he is really a contender as one of the 2012 presidential candidates.

    Miller says that his career has enabled him to interact with the full spectrum of US Citizens, that he understands grassroots America, and that he represents mainstream America.

    The most conservative of the 2012 presidential candidates:

    Ron Paul, US Congressman (TX), former obstetrician, former US presidential candidate in 1988 & 2008.

    Mr. Paul is a strict constitutionalist. He advocates tight border security, abolition of the federal income tax, and maintains that most government agencies should be abolished. Paul says that the power should be returned to the people / state governments, and asserts that the constitution mandates such action.

    Mr. Paul has amassed the most conservative voting record of any member of the US congress in almost 75 years – nearly his entire lifetime. He is immensely popular among ultra-conservatives, recently raised more than $1M – overnight.

    Recent straw poll results consistently place Ron Paul at or near the “top of the pile”.

    2008 campaign VP frontrunner / 2012 presidential candidates:

    Tim Pawlenty, current governor of Minnesota, was viewed as a frontrunner for vice president in the 2008 Republican presidential campaign, until McCain surprised the world which his choice of Sarah Palin.

    After two terms at the helm of Minnesota, Pawlenty chose not to seek a third term as governor. Pawlenty announced the formation of his exploratory committee with the statement, “We the people of the United States will take back our government.”

    Mr. Pawlenty, one of the darlings of the Tea Party movement, has made the rounds in Iowa and New Hampshire. He has not done well in the straw polls, but claims that they aren’t significant. His explanation is that straw polls simply reflect name recognition.

    In an effort to overcome his relative invisibility, Tim has made extensive use of Facebook and other social media. If he’s right about name recognition, we should expect his popularity to rise dramatically.

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    No Apology for one of these 2012 presidential candidates.

    Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, Harvard graduate and venture capitalist, is viewed by many as the Republican frontrunner. His supporters describe him as the best qualified candidate to lead the country back to fiscal stability. At a time when the job market is struggling to recover from a major crisis, fiscal stability should be a major factor in selecting the  2012 presidential candidates.

    On the qualifications of Mr. Obama and the current administration, Romney has stated, “He and the people around him have never worked in the real economy. They just don’t know how jobs are created in the private sector.”

    In March, 2010, Romney released his newest book, “No Apology: the Case for American Greatness”. The book is widely recognized as a direct response to what some characterize as Mr. Obama’s world apology tour. Mitt Romney makes no apologies for our American Heritage.

    Not to be outdone in the social media arena, Romney utilized YouTube and Twitter when he announced his exploratory committee for the 2012 presidential election. Does this make Mitt Romney a progressive conservative?

    A 2012 presidential candidate who’s definitely not gay.

    Rick Santorum is a former US Senator from Pennsylvania. On April 13, 2011, Mr. Santorum announced the formation of a presidential exploratory committee for the 2012 presidential election. Santorum’s firm stance regarding gay activism has earned him consistent animosity / vitriol from the far left.

    Rick is the most recognizable Catholic of the current crop of candidates. His staunch support of Christian values has earned a strong support base among evangelicals, as well. Rick is known to be one of the most articulate of the Republican candidates.

    Even his critics say that he stands firm for his convictions, never toning down the message to please the audience. Frequent appearances on the FOX TV Network and a strong relationship with Washington lobbyists also boost his credibility as a serious contender. No list of serious Republican 2012 presidential candidates is complete without the name of Rick Santorum.

    Surprisingly strong contender among 2012 presidential candidates – no previous public office:

    Vern Wuensche, businessman, has never held public office. In spite of this seeming limitation, he ran in the 2008 primaries of both Iowa and New Hampshire. Campaigning for just 100 days, he placed 10th in each primary, while spending a total of only $36,000.00.

    Mr. Wuensche’s relative success was the result of his visiting over 6,000 businesses and many churches in 242 towns in that whirlwind campaign.

    Wuensche’s campaign is built around the fact that in 1975, with only $6,000.00 he founded a construction company in Houston, TX. Over 35 years later, his company has outlasted much of its competition, is now the third oldest residential construction company in the Houston area.

    Vern contends that businesses which flourish over the long term do so precisely because of consistently good decisions made by those who manage them. He asserts that such individuals have proven themselves to be highly qualified for public office. If his claim is valid, his more than 35 years of consistent success prove him to be eminently qualified to be the Republican 2012 presidential candidates.

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    Republican 2012 presidential candidate “wannabe”, listed separately because of his unique situation:

    Fred Karger, retired Republican political consultant, has held no previous political office – but has been deeply involved in numerous political campaigns for other Republican candidates.

    Karger likes to boast that he is a man of many “firsts”. He was the first candidate to register his candidacy for the 2012 presidential election; the first openly gay candidate to run for US president; the first Jewish American to run for US president from the Republican Party.

    We should note that the Republican leadership effectively “locked him out” of the nomination, leading to his declaration as an “Independent Republican”.

    Fred’s critics maintain that his candidacy is not credible, but is a ploy aimed at bringing the gay agenda to greater public attention. Karger has openly proclaimed that he hopes to reshape and “improve” the Republican Party.

    The probability of Fred Karger actually being elected in the 2012 presidential election is at best a plump zero. From a conservative perspective, if there is a positive side to Karger’s candidacy, it is that he may siphon away some support from the Obama camp.

    This is a continuing series of hopeful 2012 presidential candidates. Can one of them get Obama out of office?

    • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part I
    • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part II
    • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part III
    • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part IV

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    Your Comprehensive List of 2012 Presidential Candidates – Just Say No To Most

    If you follow US politics at all, you surely realize that 2012 presidential candidates are lining up, each striving to build his (her) voter base. The next US presidential elections will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

    It should go without saying that the Democratic candidate will be the incumbent president, Barack Obama. Some say that his 2008 presidential campaign never ended, but was simply repurposed for the 2012 election.

    To be completely accurate, pro-life activist Randall Terry has announced that he plans to run on the Democratic ticket, but he has absolutely no prospect of effectively challenging the incumbent president. Even if Mr. Obama were not running, Terry’s radical views and erratic personal behavior would guarantee that he has no chance of a credible run for the candidacy in any major political party.

    GOP 2012 presidential candidate hopefuls (some declared, some “exploratory”) listed in alphabetical order:

    • Herman Cain, former Godfathers’ Pizza CEO, no previous political office.
    • Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
    • Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico
    • Tom Miller, career flight attendant, no previous political experience.
    • Ron Paul, US Congressman (TX), former obstetrician, former US presidential candidate in 1988 & 2008
    • Tim Pawlenty, current governor of Minnesota.
    • Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, Harvard graduate and longtime venture capitalist.
    • Rick Santorum, former US Senator from Pennsylvania.
    • Vern Wuensche, businessman, no previous public office.

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      Although an announced 2012 presidential candidate, the following candidate is listed separately because of his unique situation:

      • Fred Karger, retired Republican political consultant, no previous political office – but deeply involved in numerous political campaigns for other Republican candidates. Rejected by the elders of the Republican Party, Karger is campaigning as an “Independent Republican”.

      Potential Republican 2012 presidential candidates who have not formally announced their candidacy nor formed exploratory committees, in alphabetical order:

      • Michelle Bachmann, three terms, US House of Representatives (MN).
      • John Bolton, former US Ambassador to the UN, has never held elected office.
      • Charlie Crist, former governor of Florida.
      • Mitch Daniels, current Governor of Indiana.
      • Lindsey Graham, current US Senator (SC), formerly US Congressman, 1995-2003
      • Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas.
      • Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska.
      • Donald Trump, billionaire real estate, resort and casino tycoon, no previous political office.

      Potential 2012 Presidential Candidates who have publicly declined / disavowed their candidacy:

      • Haley Barbour, current Governor of Mississippi.
      • Mike Bloomberg, current Mayor of New York City.
      • Scott Brown, current US Senator (MA).
      • Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida (Son / Brother of former US Presidents).
      • Chris Christie, current Governor of New Jersey.
      • Jim DeMint, current US Senator (SC).
      • Bobby Jindal, current Governor of Louisiana.
      • Bob McDonnel, current Governor of Virginia.
      • Mike Pence, US House of Representatives (IN)
      • David Petraeus, General, US Army (no previous political experience).
      • Marco Rubio, US Senator (FL).
      • John Thune, US Senator (SD)

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      A Closer Look:

      Race will be a factor in the selection of 2012 presidential candidates, as it was in the 2008 election.

      To deny that this is true would be disingenuous. There is one – and only one – Republican Presidential candidate who can neutralize the race issue in the 2012 presidential election:

      Herman Cain is a devout Christian who grew up in Atlanta, in a working family. His mother worked as a maid, his father worked three jobs – just to make it possible for Herman to get his education. Cain proved to be an outstanding student, earning a degree in mathematics from Morehouse College. After joining the US Navy, Herman attended Purdue University, where he earned his MS in Computer Science.

      In addition to his subsequent, outstanding service in the Navy, Cain’s accomplishments include a career at Pillsbury (he revitalized 450 failing Burger Kings, later revived Godfathers’ Pizza, then bought Godfather’s from Pillsbury), Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and Host of WSB’s “The Herman Cain Show” in Atlanta. He is also a survivor of stage 4 colon and liver cancer (2006).

      Cain is arguably the most articulate of all potential candidates for the 2012 Presidential Election. In any open debate, Herman can far more than hold his ground. He likes to describe himself as an ABC (American Black Conservative). His favorite talking points are free enterprise, small government, and return to the gold standard.

      Of all the Republican 2012 presidential candidates, Herman Cain stands out as uniquely qualified – quite possibly the best of the best.

      Another high profile 2012 presidential candidate:

      Newt Gingrich, as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, led Republicans in their 1994 “Contract with America” campaign. Together, they swept a crowd of Democrats from office. Their success forced Bill Clinton to moderate his far left of center stance, become more of a mainstream American president.

      After some ten years out of the public arena, Newt has spent over a year preparing for his comeback as a contender in the crowded field of GOP 2012 presidential candidates. Strong financial backing and an enthusiastic fan base guarantee that Gingrich will be a force to be reckoned with.

      In addition to strong name recognition, Gingrich offers a well developed range of policy concepts. He does have some awkward baggage, though. Newt is on his third marriage, which doesn’t play well with the conservative, family oriented voters he seeks to woo.

      One of the maverick 2012 presidential candidates:

      Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico, is very much a maverick Republican. He is openly pro-choice, pro-immigration, an advocate for free trade, opposes the “war on drugs”, and actually espouses legalization of marijuana.

      Johnson’s strongest conservative credentials are that during his eight year tenure, New Mexico had no tax increases, and he vetoed some 750 separate pieces of legislation in his quest to prevent growth of government.

      His views concerning drugs, civil liberties and foreign policy seem unlikely to evoke widespread conservative support. A close look at the full range of his policies may prompt some conservatives to ask, “What’s that guy doing here?”

      This is a continuing series of hopeful 2012 presidential candidates. Can one of them get Obama out of office?

      • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part I
      • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part II
      • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part III
      • Are They For Real? 2012 Presidential Candidates – Part IV

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      2012 Presidential candidates

      If you follow US politics at all, you surely realize that 2012 presidential candidates are lining up, each striving to build his (her) voter base. The next US presidential elections will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

      It should go without saying that the Democratic candidate will be the incumbent president, Barack Obama. Some say that his 2008 presidential campaign never ended, but was simply repurposed for the 2012 election.

      To be completely accurate, pro-life activist Randall Terry has announced that he plans to run on the Democratic ticket, but he has absolutely no prospect of effectively challenging the incumbent president. Even if Mr. Obama were not running, Terry’s radical views and erratic personal behavior would guarantee that he has no chance of a credible run for the candidacy in any major political party.

      GOP 2012 presidential candidate hopefuls (some declared, some “exploratory”) listed in alphabetical order:

      • Herman Cain, former Godfathers’ Pizza CEO, no previous political office.

      • Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the US House of Representatives.

      • Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico

      • Tom Miller, career flight attendant, no previous political experience.

      • Ron Paul, US Congressman (TX), former obstetrician, former US presidential candidate in 1988 & 2008

      • Tim Pawlenty, current governor of Minnesota.

      • Mitt Romney, former governor of Massachusetts, Harvard graduate and longtime venture capitalist.

      • Rick Santorum, former US Senator from Pennsylvania.

      • Vern Wuensche, businessman, no previous public office.

      Although an announced 2012 presidential candidate, the following candidate is listed separately because of his unique situation:

      • Fred Karger, retired Republican political consultant, no previous political office – but deeply involved in numerous political campaigns for other Republican candidates. Rejected by the elders of the Republican Party, Karger is campaigning as an “Independent Republican”.

      Potential Republican 2012 presidential candidates who have not formally announced their candidacy nor formed exploratory committees, in alphabetical order:

      • Michelle Bachmann, three terms, US House of Representatives (MN).

      • John Bolton, former US Ambassador to the UN, has never held elected office.

      • Charlie Crist, former governor of Florida.

      • Mitch Daniels, current Governor of Indiana.

      • Lindsey Graham, current US Senator (SC), formerly US Congressman, 1995-2003

      • Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas.

      • Sarah Palin, former Governor of Alaska.

      • Donald Trump, billionaire real estate, resort and casino tycoon, no previous political office.

      Potential 2012 Presidential Candidates who have publicly declined / disavowed their candidacy:

      • Haley Barbour, current Governor of Mississippi.

      • Mike Bloomberg, current Mayor of New York City.

      • Scott Brown, current US Senator (MA).

      • Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida (Son / Brother of former US Presidents).

      • Chris Christie, current Governor of New Jersey.

      • Jim DeMint, current US Senator (SC).

      • Bobby Jindal, current Governor of Louisiana.

      • Bob McDonnel, current Governor of Virginia.

      • Mike Pence, US House of Representatives (IN)

      • David Petraeus, General, US Army (no previous political experience).

      • Marco Rubio, US Senator (FL).

      • John Thune, US Senator (SD)

      A Closer Look:

      Race will be a factor in the selection of 2012 presidential candidates, as it was in the 2008 election.

      To deny that this is true would be disingenuous. There is one – and only one – Republican Presidential candidate who can neutralize the race issue in the 2012 presidential election:

      Herman Cain is a devout Christian who grew up in Atlanta, in a working family. His mother worked as a maid, his father worked three jobs – just to make it possible for Herman to get his education. Cain proved to be an outstanding student, earning a degree in mathematics from Morehouse College. After joining the US Navy, Herman attended Purdue University, where he earned his MS in Computer Science.

      In addition to his subsequent, outstanding service in the Navy, Cain’s accomplishments include a career at Pillsbury (he revitalized 450 failing Burger Kings, later revived Godfathers’ Pizza, then bought Godfather’s from Pillsbury), Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and Host of WSB’s “The Herman Cain Show” in Atlanta. He is also a survivor of stage 4 colon and liver cancer (2006).

      Cain is arguably the most articulate of all potential candidates for the 2012 Presidential Election. In any open debate, Herman can far more than hold his ground. He likes to describe himself as an ABC (American Black Conservative). His favorite talking points are free enterprise, small government, and return to the gold standard.

      Of all the Republican 2012 presidential candidates, Herman Cain stands out as uniquely qualified – quite possibly the best of the best.

      Another high profile 2012 presidential candidate:

      Newt Gingrich, as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, led Republicans in their 1994 “Contract with America” campaign. Together, they swept a crowd of Democrats from office. Their success forced Bill Clinton to moderate his far left of center stance, become more of a mainstream American president.

      After some ten years out of the public arena, Newt has spent over a year preparing for his comeback as a contender in the crowded field of GOP 2012 presidential candidates. Strong financial backing and an enthusiastic fan base guarantee that Gingrich will be a force to be reckoned with.

      In addition to strong name recognition, Gingrich offers a well developed range of policy concepts. He does have some awkward baggage, though. Newt is on his third marriage, which doesn’t play well with the conservative, family oriented voters he seeks to woo.

      A maverick 2012 presidential candidate:

      Gary Johnson, former Governor of New Mexico, is very much a maverick Republican. He is openly pro-choice, pro-immigration, an advocate for free trade, opposes the “war on drugs”, and actually espouses legalization of marijuana.

      Johnson’s strongest conservative credentials are that during his eight year tenure, New Mexico had no tax increases, and he vetoed some 750 separate pieces of legislation in his quest to prevent growth of government.

      His views concerning drugs, civil liberties and foreign policy seem unlikely to evoke widespread conservative support. A close look at the full range of his policies may prompt some conservatives to ask, “What’s that guy doing here?”

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      2012 Presidential Candidates – Does Obama Have Any Opposition From The Republican Party?

      2012 presidential candidatesRegardless of what a person’s political persuasion may happen to be, there has always been a general interest on the part of many people as it relates to who might be in the list of 2012 presidential candidates. In many ways, given the fact that there is currently a Democratic party president, we are more likely to see candidates being fielded from the Republican Party — as they are essentially the party that is not currently in the office of President. The 2012 Presidential Candidates are going to have a tough battle ahead. This will be one of the most heated campaigns in a long time.

      When must 2012 Presidential Candidates make their intentions known?

      Right now, there are a wide variety of different individuals who are expressing an interest in running for office. However, no formal declarations have really been made just yet. That being said, these formal declarations are likely to be made within the next several months. The reason why is because the initial set of primaries are scheduled to begin at the very beginning of 2012 — so clearly, candidates need to be incredibly well prepared and organized several months before the primaries begin.

      How much money will 2012 Presidential Candidates need to spend to be competitive?

      Some news reports have indicated that the current president is prepared to spend approximately $1 billion to get reelected. Now, to be fair, this is in reference to the total amount of money that will be spent by political allies as well to help ensure the president’s reelection. Therefore, it would not be surprising if candidates seeking to be the next president will certainly have to spend an equal if not greater amount of money. However, initially, it would be very surprising if during the primary process any one of these candidates spent more than $250 million. The really big money is usually spent during the general election campaign.Is there a limit to the number of 2012 Presidential Candidates there can be?

      Generally speaking, the answer to this is no. However, from a practical perspective, it is not unusual to have a situation whereby the number of potential candidates is limited simply by the fact that a lot of money needs to be raised and eventually spent in order to secure a realistic shot at potentially winning many of the primaries. So from that standpoint, it is very unusual for there to be more than 10 to 15 candidates after the first couple of primaries have taken place.

      In the final analysis, many pundits will be carefully monitoring the different individuals who choose to step up and get involved as 2012 Presidential Candidates. Regardless of how you feel about politics, there is a somewhat exciting element to watching different candidates jostled with each other in our ever evolving quest to form a more perfect political union.

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      As you probably already know, 2012 Presidential Candidates are beginning to come out of the woodwork.

      The reason why is because presidential elections in the United States now typically take approximately one and a half years to complete. First come the primaries, and then the actual 2012 Presidential Candidates will usually have between six to eight months to directly compete against each other in a variety of debates and public appearances.

      Is it likely that many of the issues that we are talking about today will be dominant themes that 2012 Presidential Candidates will be talking about?

      Ironically, the fundamentals never really seemed to change much from one election to another. Virtually every body in the United States has some degree of interest in having a job or at least earning some kind of income. Therefore, it is not unusual for presidential candidates to talk about the economy and about what they would like to do to help improve it.

      In addition to economic matters, many people also have a fundamental interest in living in relative cleanliness and safety. It seems almost incomprehensible that 2012 Presidential Candidates would somehow not talk about environmental matters were about public safety related issues that revolve around crime and security.

      Will regular people have a chance to influence what 2012 Presidential Candidates discuss and debate?

      The simple answer to this question is yes — involvement is critical. It really doesn’t matter what you believe, or what you think, what does matter is that you add your voice to the discussion.

      Politicians running to be president typically want to respond to issues that are being talked about by likely voters. Therefore, the more vocal you are about your thoughts and opinions, the greater chance you have to influence what 2012 Presidential Candidates debate and discuss on their way to election day. The only remaining question I have is this: Will the 2012 Presidential Candidates will listen to you if you make your voice heard.

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