OK, it's time to admit I'm a bit of a government and political nerd. I do not belong to any major (or minor for that matter) political party. In fact there are things I hate and like about both the Democrats and Republicans. I just like the political process and am fascinated with elections in particular. I memorized the Presidents of the United States when I was in 8th Grade and still know all of their first, middle, last names, and party affiliation. I am pretty accurate and stating their time served as well. NERD!
After watching the results of last night's Iowa Caucasus, it surprised me how many people have no idea who is actually running for President of the United States. So let me help you out a little bit. A couple of good web-sites to go to for some information are CNN's Election Center 2008 or Fox News' You Decide 2008. Both these sites give you a brief biography of each candidate, what their ideas are in some of the major issues and how many delegates towards nomination they have.
Now I present to you a list of all the candidates for the two major parties who are still in the race. Just click on their names to go directly to their official Presidential Campaign Site. Just to let you know Sen. Joseph Biden and Sen. Chris Dodd officially dropped out of the race after poor showings last night in Iowa.
First the Democrats
Sen. Barack Obama, Illinois
Sen. Hillary Clinton, New York
Former Sen. John Edwards, North Carolina
Gov. Bill Richardson, New Mexico
Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Ohio
Former Sen. Mike Gravel, Alaska
And now the Republicans
Former Gov. Mike Huckabee, Arkansas
Former Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, New York
Former Gov. Mitt Romney, Massachusetts
Sen. John McCain, Arizona
Former Sen. Fred Thompson, Tennessee
Rep. Ron Paul, Texas
Rep. Duncan Hunter, California
Now I'm not endorsing any candidate at this point! I'm just presenting you the information so you can make an informed choice when you state goes to the polls soon for the party primaries. I strongly urge you to look at each candidate and see what their views and positions are, not only for President but for your Federal State Senate & House seats, as well as State and local candidates. Be an informed voter and choose wisely!
Update: Jan. 10, 2008 -- Democratic Candidate, Bill Richardson, has announced he is withdrawing from his bid to become President. (click here for official announcement)
About ME
- Mr. E
- Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
- Mr. E is a Christian, Husband, Father of 2, former Army Officer and Texas Rangers Baseball fan.
4 comments:
US Americans need to vote so we can make maps available to people in The Iraq and South Africa and such as.
I saw that video clip of the, what was it, Mrs. Teen America or was it actually Miss America. That was so funny! I may have to find that and watch it again.
Mr. E., you are right. Many Americans are woefully ignorant about politics. Thanks for educating people.
I think Duncan Hunter might have dropped out of the race already.
Duncan Hunter was still officialy in the race as of Jan. 7, 2008. If he places extreamly low in NH he may drop his bid, but according to his web-site, he plans on staying in the race at least until after Super Tuesday.
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