2012USElection

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US Presidential Election

The US presidential election of 2012 is approaching. Whether you already chose your favorite or are still undecided, you can't change the channel without learning more about the candidates. Here is a lens devoted to some of the highlights of this year's election. I will try and update this regularly. Also this lens has many forums for you to discuss your opinions. Please feel free. My only rule on this lens is that you do not write any racist remarks - those comments will not be added other than that as long as your comments are not offensive- feel free.

Countdown to Election Day

Election Day: November 2, 2012

The Current President of the USA

Barack Obama

Barack Obama will be the democratic presidential nominee. He is running for reelection and is the current president of the United States.
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Republican Nominees

Primary Election for the Republican Party

Here is a list of all the runningmates for the Republican Party. The primary elections are currently ongoing.
  • Newt Gingrich
  • Mitt Romney
  • Ron Paul
  • Rick Santorum

For the Republican Voters

The Primaries

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Have you decided?

Do you already know who you will be voting for as president?

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Educate Yourself

Learn More about the Candidates

Need to Brush Up on Obama

Read His Book and Learn More about His Ideas

The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)

Amazon Price: $3.79 (as of 05/25/2012)Buy Now

This book was written prior to his first election as president and is extremely well-known and I believe helped him during his campaign.

Ron Paul

Who is Ron Paul and what does he stand for?

A Foreign Policy of Freedom: Peace, Commerce, and Honest Friendship

Amazon Price: $11.92 (as of 05/25/2012)Buy Now

Newt Gingrich

Former Speaker of the House

Lifetime Politician, however, he was originally a history professor. Do your ideas match his own?

A Nation Like No Other: Why American Exceptionalism Matters

Amazon Price: $2.33 (as of 05/25/2012)Buy Now

“Newt Gingrich has been losing and some people in the press are saying he should drop out.”

Rick Santorum

Find out about his values and record

It Takes a Family: Conservatism and the Common Good

Amazon Price: $8.60 (as of 05/25/2012)Buy Now

Mitt Romney

Former Governor of Massachusetts. Does he seem like the right man for the job?

No Apology: The Case for American Greatness

Amazon Price: $5.18 (as of 05/25/2012)Buy Now

Political Parties

Will you vote strictly according to party?

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My Party represents my values

No, I vote for the best man for the job

 

1/31/2012 Recent Update

Florida Republican Primary

type=textMitt Romney wins Florida

Current Tally of States Won for the Republican Primary

  1. 1/3/2012 Iowa won by Rick Santorum
  2. 1/10/12 New Hampshire won by MItt Romney
  3. 1/21/12 South Carolina won by Newt Gingrich
  4. 1/31/12 Florida won by Mitt Romney
  5. 2/4/12 Nevada won by Mitt Romney

“The next election will be on February 7th in Colorado”

You just don't like him...

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