2. Youngest President , age 43
Some of Theodore Roosevelt's most effective achievements:
He added to the national forests, reserved lands for public use, and fostered great
irrigation projects.
Panama Canal.
Monroe Doctrine
Spanish-American War, Roosevelt was Lt. Col of the Rough Rider Regiment, which he
led on a charge at the battle of San Juan. He became the Republican candidate for
Governor in 1898 (New York State).
He liked to quote a favorite proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick. . . . “
In 1884 his first wife, and his mother died on the same day. He spent the next 2 years on
his ranch, living in the saddle, driving cattle, hunting big game--he even captured an
outlaw
Leaving the Presidency in 1909, Roosevelt went on an African safari
3. Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment
for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist
within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
Officially abolished, and continues to prohibit, slavery, and, with
limited exceptions such as those convicted of a crime, prohibits
involuntary servitude
North was for the 13th
Amendment, while the South was against it.
The impact of this amendment made no man greater then another.
So every man is a human being not a piece of property.
15th
amendment was an add on to the 13th
Amendment.
The 15th
Amendment - prohibits the denial of suffrage based on race,
color, or previous condition of servitude
4. Republican party
One committee she sits on – Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Elected to the Senate in 2008
Key issues: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving,
Child Care Facilities, Discrimination.
Facts:
Attended Sienna Heights College
Related to Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of
Independence
Catholic
She likes to Golf, watch movies, read, and play tennis
Born October 22, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. Moved to Florida in
1978.
Use to be a Girl Scout
5. Republican
Committee of State Affairs
Elected in 2010
Key Issues: Property and Casualty Insurance Rates and
Forms, Manufacturing Development, Fire Safety and
Prevention
Facts:
Both Grandfather and Uncle were a member of the
House of Representatives
Christian
Like to play Golf, quail hunting, reading, and traveling
He lives in Bradenton
Went to Manatee Community college, then Florida
State University
6. Democratic Party
Committee of Commerce
Elected in 2001
Key Issues: Against Abortions, Recommending
Constitutional ban on flag desecration, More funding and
stricter sentencing for hate crimes.
Facts:
Lives in Orlando
Went to UF, then Yale
Christian
Served in the U.S. Army (retired at the rank of Captain)
NASA Payload Specialist (spent 6d 02h 03m in space)
7. Republic Party
Committee of Ways and Means
Elected in 2007 – Present
Key Issues – Banning federal health coverage that includes
abortion, Home Affordable mortgage Program,
Prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual
orientation.
Facts:
Born in Detroit, Michigan
Lives in Sarasota
He was a automobile dealer, and insurance executive
Served in the United States Air National Guard
He’s a Southern Baptist
8. Republican Party
Committee of Government Relations (North Port Chapter)
Elected November 6, 2012
Key Issue: Education, Women’s and Children’s issues
Facts:
Law degree - University of Miami
Served as an Assistant State Attorney in the 11th Judicial
Circuit from 1999 - 2001 and in the 12th Judicial Circuit from
2001 to 2004
Niagara University in New York
As a Teen she regularly attended city council meetings—just
for fun.
Favorite jokes about herself “I guess it qualifies me for geek
status”
9. Republican Party
Committee of Economic Development Advisory
Elected in 2010
Key Issues: Economic Development Corporations
Facts:
Graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School
She attending Lynchburg College earning a B.A. in
business
She moved here with her Husband after college
She works part-time in the family's business,
Beechwood Builders, a general contracting company.
Member of Sertoma Club of Venice.
10. Key Issues: Taxes, National debt, Fighting terrorism, against Obama Care, and for right
to an abortion
Political History:
Former Massachusetts Governor
Ran for the Massachusetts Senate in 1994.
He attended Harvard Law School
Facts:
Born Detroit, Michigan
Full Name: Willard Mitt Romney
Zodiac sign: Pisces
He run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, lost to John
McCain
Age: 66
Why I wouldn’t vote for Romney:
Romney's company had invested in several businesses that specialized in relocating
jobs overseas.
A driven business man with more interest in businesses than the American
populous
Instead of promoting himself, he did a lot of mud slinging at Obama
11. Key Issues: financial reform, alternative energy, and reinventing education and health
care—all while bringing down the national debt.
Political History:
Attended Columbia University,
Harvard Law School,
Civil-rights lawyer and teacher
Elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996
Facts:
Full Name: Barack Hussein Obama, Jr.
He is 51 years old
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii
Zodiac Sign : Leo
Obama published an autobiography, Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance,
in 1995
Three Reasons why I wouldn’t vote for Obama:
He raised the national debt
He is indifferent to the US military and national security
He is inexperienced in diplomatic and geopolitical affairs