The Race for President 2008: John McCain and Mitt Romney

If you ever wanted to be president, 2008 is the year to run. It seems that everyone is tempting fate this next election and it can get confusing. I'm here to let you in on some of the major front runners. This is a great place to start if you want to get the facts straight on who's who. Over the coming months, I'll be bringing all the info to you about our country's possible future leaders, so bookmark my page. I'll also let you in on some key web sites that you'll want to venture to in order to find out more.

The second in this series will include information on two more candidates for presidency: Senator John McCain and Governor Mitt Romney.

It is our duty as American Citizens to learn about the candidates running for presidential office and make an informed decision. Who should you support? Who should you vote for? Read on to help make that decision.

Senator John McCain, Republican, Arizona

Born: August 29, 1936

Parents: John S. McCain, Sr. and Roberta Wright McCain

Married to: Cindy Hensley, 1981

Children: 7 children and 4 grandchildren

Makes his home in: Phoenix, Arizona

Senator McCain's web site boasts leadership and experience as two of his best qualifications. McCain has much experience in the military, as he is the son and grandson of Navy Admirals. He served on the USS Forrestal and experienced being a prisoner of war for over 5 years. His naval honors include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Issues important to Senator McCain include, but are certainly not limited to: Reforming Washington, Government Spending, Human Dignity and the Sanctity of Life, Lobbying and Ethics Reform, the Consequences of Failure in Iraq, National Security, and Stewards of Our Nations Rich Natural Heritage.

For more info about Senator McCain, visit these web sites:

http://www.johnmccain.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCain

Governor Mitt Romney, Republican, Massachusetts

Born: March 12, 1947,

Parents: George W. Romney and Lenore Romney

Married to: Ann Romney, 1968

Children: 5 Children and 10 grandchildren

Makes his home in: Belmont, Massachusetts

Former Governor for the state of Massachusetts, Romney is known as a leader and well known for his accomplishments in the private and public sectors of life. He led the 2002 Olympics to success, decreased unemployment in Massachusetts, and is very involved in community events. Romney has a BA degree from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Some of the issues important to Romney include: Defeating the Jihadists, Competing with Asia, Simplifying the Tax System, Stopping Runaway Spending, Getting Immigration Right, Achieving Energy Independence, Affirming America's Culture and Values, Investing in Technology, Extending Health Insurance to All Americans, and Raising the Bar on Education.

For more info about Governor Romney, visit these web sites:

http://www.mittromney.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitt_Romney

As of this article's publication date, the following are people who have filed with the Federal Election Commission for presidential candidacy in 2008:

Candidates who have filed with the FEC for the Democratic Party:

• Senator Joe Biden of Delaware (Campaign Site)
• Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York (Exploratory Committee)
• Senator Christopher Dodd of Connecticut (Campaign Site)
• Former Senator John Edwards of North Carolina (Campaign Site)
• Former Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska (Campaign Site)
• Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio (Campaign Site)
• Senator Barack Obama of Illinois (Campaign Site)

Candidates who have filed with the FEC for the Republican Party:

• Senator Sam Brownback of Kansas (Campaign Site)
• John H. Cox of Illinois (Campaign Site)
• Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani of New York (Exploratory Committee)^[7]
• Representative Duncan Hunter of California (Campaign Site)
• Senator John McCain of Arizona (Exploratory Committee)
• Former Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts (Campaign Site)
• Michael Charles Smith of Oregon (Campaign Site)

(According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Presidential_Candidates#Candidates_and_potential_candidates)

Click here to read the first of this series, with information about Barack Obama and Hilary Rodham Clinton.

There are many other hopefuls, expectants, rumored-to-run parties, and more. We will find out more as November 2008 draws near. I'll be bringing you more information on the presidential candidates as time comes. Until then, bookmark my page so you'll know when there is more info on our country's possible future leaders!