Hello all!
I thought I would introduce ATS's American audience to ALL the candidates that have declared their intention to run for President of the United
States. People who get all their information from the mainstream media might get the impression that there are only two guys running for POTUS. In
reality, there are more than just two who have thrown their hat into the ring, and I think that, in the interest of public education and breaking out
of the "choose the lesser of two evils" mindset, we should meet these individuals. Some you may have heard of, some not. I will not be showing
Obama, Romney or Ron Paul, because they have been covered ad nauseum in the MSM as well as on ATS.
Here are the candidates who have made their declaration to run for POTUS (all information from
2012.presidential-candidates.org...):
First of all, meet declared 2012 Peace and Freedom Party & Socialist Presidential Candidate, Political Activist Stewart Alexander
In terms of hedging your bets, the 59-year old former radio talk show host has it down pat and probably created a little bit of history for
himself in the process. Alexander has declared his candidacy for the Oval Office seat with two different political parties; the Socialist Party and
the Peace and Freedom Party. This will be Alexander’s first attempt for the office after a failed Vice-Presidential bid in 2008.
His profile and history:
2012.presidential-candidates.org...
Next up is declared 2012 Libertarian Presidential Candidate, Former Governor of New Mexico, Gary Johnson
The former Libertarian Republican Governor does not attend church, is pro-choice, anti-big government, pro-immigration, an outspoken critic of the
war on drugs and favors legalizing marijuana. He led New Mexico for eight years, during which time the state saw no tax increase, and he vetoed over
750 separate pieces of legislation to keep the government from growing. However, his views on civil liberties, foreign policy and drugs may be
difficult for many conservatives to reconcile with.
His profile and history:
2012.presidential-candidates.org...
Now, meet a real trailblazer (gay AND jewish AND republican!), declared 2012 Republican Presidential Candidate, Political Consultant & Gay Rights
Activist, Fred Karger
Fred Karger, one of the shrewdest Republican political operators of the past three decades, announced the formation of his 2012 Exploratory
Committee on July 18, 2010, making him the first ever openly gay aspirant for the presidency. Despite being a lifelong Republican, the 61-year old
Karger will be running on an independent ticket. His campaign was hit with a sucker punch when he was locked out of the Carolina Republican Party
Presidential Debate of May 5, with the organizers citing his low poll numbers as the reason.
His profile and history:
2012.presidential-candidates.org...
Not all of the declared candidates are men. Meet declared 2012 Republican candidate Kathyern Lane
The 45-year old Indiana-born mother of three believes in the need for the neutrality of a presidential candidate. However, she realizes that under
the current political system, the deck is stacked against any independent running for the office, which explains her reason for registering her
candidacy under the Republican banner. Lane also believes that her status as a non-career politician, coupled with her first-hand experience in the
private sector, makes her uniquely suited for the job.
Her profile and history:
2012.presidential-candidates.org...
Now, here is another declared 2012 Republican candidate, Andy Martin
The self-professed People’s Attorney General and Internet Powerhouse is famously remembered as the source of the chain mail and online reports
questioning the citizenship of President Obama and the claim that he was a Muslim. The 66-year old Martin filed his papers as a candidate for the next
presidential election on Feb 8, and was quoted two weeks later saying, “Obama plays for keeps. He plays rough, and that's the only way to beat him,
and I'm the only one that is tough enough to do that."
His profile and history:
2012.presidential-candidates.org...
Meet a real firebrand, declared 2012 Republican candidate Jimmy McMillan
The former mayoral, gubernatorial and senatorial candidate for the Rent Is Too Damn High Party announced his candidacy for the Republican
presidential nomination on December last year. Explaining his decision not to contest the Democratic nomination, a party he was formerly registered
with, karate expert McMillan was quoted as saying "the rent is too damn high." The flamboyant Vietnam veteran also gave some words of advice to
President Obama, “If you don’t do your job right, I am coming at you!"
His profile and history:
2012.presidential-candidates.org...
Next up, another Republican (there's a lot of them!). Declared 2012 Republican candidate and career flight attendant Tom Miller
Tom Miller feels that the country is being destroyed from within chiefly through a series of failed fiscal and immigration policies; a state of
affair brought forth by an entrenched political elite. Miller sees himself as a representative of the people, as envisioned by the Founding Fathers
themselves, and offers a solution-based approach to tackle the multitude of issues facing the nation. Ultimately, he hopes to re-empower the American
people around the concept of small government.
His profile and history:
2012.presidential-candidates.org...
And now for something a little different: Meet declared 2012 Independent Presidential Candidate, Stephen Rollins
Stephen Rollins is an actor, writer, producer, director and business owner. The 37-year old, who once played for the New Jersey Rock n' Rollers in
the RHI league, has a vision and a goal to restore our American Identity and return the country to its glorious roots. It is time to restructure our
budget, tax code, education, and energy plan. It is time for someone with a bold plan and the will to fight for bold solutions. Let’s put party
politics aside and do what’s right for this nation. Let’s restore our American Identity. It is time for Stephen Rollins.
His profile and history:
2012.presidential-candidates.org...
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