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Former Governor of Massachusetts
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Mitt was born in Detroit, Michigan and is now 63 years of age. He has a family of 7 with his wife Ann, and his sons Tagg, Matt, Josh, Ben, and Craig. His religion is Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). His PAC is ?Free and Strong America PAC, Inc.?. From 2010 she raised a total of $5,568,466.75 and has $796,207.59 cash on hand.
Positives: He has a very strong name identification having run in the 2008 election. Because of that race he has an experienced campaign team with proven fundraising ability. He also carries much success as a businessman, which is key in the eyes of many voters whose main focus is the economy.
Negatives: Because of the recent federal health care bill past under Obama?s tenure as President, the Massachusetts health care law that was enacted during Romney?s tenure as governor, is going to hurt him. His Mormon religious beliefs are still seen by many as an issue among socially-conservative evangelical Christian primary voters. Overcoming religious backgrounds has been done though in the past.
Former Speaker of the U.S. House
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Newt was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and is now 67 years of age. He has a family of 4 with his wife Callista, and his two daughters from his former wife Jackie Battley. His religion is Roman Catholic. His PAC is the ?American Solutions PAC?. From 2010 she raised a total of $736,708.60 and has $64,716.60 cash on hand.
Congressman from Texas
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Ron was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is now 75 years of age. He has a family of 7 with his wife Carol, and his children Ronald Paul, Jr., Lori Paul Pyeatt, Randal Paul, Robert Paul, and Joy Paul-LeBlanc. His religion is Baptist. His PAC is the ?Liberty PAC?. From 2010 she raised a total of $183,602.30 and has $90,104.20 cash on hand.
Congresswoman from Minnesota
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Michele was born in Waterloo, Iowa and is now 54 years of age. She has a family of 7 with her husband Marcus, and her children Lucas, Harrison, Elisa, Caroline, and Sophia. Her religion is Lutheran. Her PAC is ?Many Individual Conservatives Helping Elect Leaders Everywhere (MICHELE) PAC?. From 2010 she raised a total of $659,595.50 and has $192,804.90 cash on hand.
Former Senator from Pennsylvania
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Rick was born in Winchester, Virginia and is now 52 years of age. He has a family of 9 with his wife Karen, and his children Elizabeth, Richard, Daniel, Sarah, Peter, Patrick, and Isabella. His religion is Roman Catholic. His PAC is ?America's Foundation?. From 2010 she raised a total of $1,564,303.20 and has $102,858.00 cash on hand. He currently works as an attorney.
Former CEO of Godfather's Pizza
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Herman was born in Memphis, Tennessee and is now 65 years of age. He has a family of 4 with his wife Gloria, and his two daughters Melanie and Vincent. His religion is Baptist. His PAC is the ?The Hermanator?. From 2010 she raised a total of $221,945.00 and has $2,246.00 cash on hand.
Former United States Ambassador to China
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Jon was born in Palo Alto, California and is now 51 years of age. He has a family of 9 with his wife Mary Kaye, and 7 Children: Mary Anne, Abigail, Elizabeth, Jon III, Will, Gracie Mei and Asha Bharati. His religion is Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). He received his Bachelors in International Politics at University of Pennsylvania.
Governor of Texas
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Rick was born in Paint Creek, Texas and is now 61 years of age. He has a family of 4 with his wife Anita, and his children Griffin and Sydney. His religion is Methodist. Total donations to his campaign in 2010 were $39,328,541. Governor Perry served in the United States Air Force, 1972-1977 after graduationg from Texas A&M.
Governor of Minnesota
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Tim was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and is now 50 years of age. He has a family of 4 with his wife Mary, and his daughters Anna and Mara. His religion is Baptist. His PAC is ?Freedom First PAC?. From 2010 she raised a total of $2,096,639 and has $154,989.60 cash on hand.
Former Governor of Alaska
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Sarah was born in Sandpoint, Idaho and is now 46 years of age. She has a family of 7 with her husband Todd, and her children Track, Bristol, Willow, Piper, and Trig. Her religion is Non-denominational Christian. Her PAC is the “SarahPac”. From 2010 she raised a total of $3,553,094.79 and has $1,328,951.26 cash on hand. She is currently a reality TV show host and a Fox News contributor.
Positives: Being McCain’s running mate in 2008, she carries positive name ID among the Republican Party. She has the ability to tap into grassroots fundraising well, and has a strong following among Tea Party members and social conservative types. Because of her ability to dominate "free" media means, she does not have to spend much money on paid advertising..
Negatives: Many think that she has a lack of organizational campaign strategy and structure. Because she quit midway through her term as Governor, she has a mixed track record in Alaska. A woman has never been elected president before; does she have what it takes to be the first?
