Candidates edit
The following are individuals who have either formally announced that they are running for president in 2012 and/or have filed as a candidate with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), or have formed an exploratory committee for a possible presidential run in 2012. These candidates have also shown support of greater than 2% in a national poll, or in a poll of early primary or caucus states.
Democratic Party edit
Names of formally declared candidates appear in bold. Those who withdrew appear in italics.
- Barack Obama, incumbent President of the United States from Illinois[1][2][3]
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Republican Party edit
Names of formally declared candidates appear in bold.
- Herman Cain, former Federal Reserve banker and businessman from Georgia[4][5][6]
- Newt Gingrich, former U.S. Speaker of the House of Representatives from Georgia[7][8][9]
- Ron Paul, U.S. Representative from Texas[10][11][12]
- Tim Pawlenty, former Governor of Minnesota[13][14][15][16]
- Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts[17][18][19]
Candidates gallery edit
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References edit
- ^ (April 4, 2011) "Obama announces re-election bid", United Press International Retrieved April 4, 2011
- ^ Condon, Stephanie (April 4, 2011) "Obama launches 2012 campaign with web video", CBS News. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ Real Clear Politics. "President Obama vs. Republican Candidate." Accessed June 2, 2011.
- ^ Green, Joshua (May 21, 2011) "Herman Cain Makes It Official", The Atlantic. Retrieved May 21, 2011.
- ^ Creed, Ryan (May 21, 2011) "Herman Cain, Former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, Announces His Candidacy", ABC News. Retrieved May 22, 2011.
- ^ Real Clear Politics. "Iowa Republican Presidential Primary (sic)." Accessed June 2, 2011.
- ^ Marr, Kendra (May 11, 2011). "Newt Gingrich running for president". Politico. Archived from the original on May 11, 2011. Retrieved May 11, 2011.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Shear, Michael (2011--5-11) "Video: Gingrich Announces for President", The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-05-11.
- ^ Real Clear Politics. "Iowa Republican Presidential Primary (sic)." Accessed June 2, 2011.
- ^ "Ron Paul announces third presidential run". CBS News. Associated Press. May 13, 2011. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011. Retrieved May 13, 2011.
- ^ Rep. Ron Paul announces candidacy for president. CNN. 2011-05-13 Retrieved 2011-05-13.
- ^ Real Clear Politics. "Iowa Republican Presidential Primary (sic)." Accessed June 2, 2011.
- ^ "Republican Pawlenty takes election step". Reuters. March 21, 2011.
- ^ http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/03/21/ap-pawlenty-to-disclose-political-plans-today/
- ^ "Tim Pawlenty announces run".
- ^ Real Clear Politics. "Iowa Republican Presidential Primary (sic)." Accessed June 2, 2011.
- ^ "Mitt Romney Announces Exploratory Committee for 2012 Presidential Bid". Fox News. April 11, 2011. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ Elliot, Phillip (April 11, 2011). "Romney announces WH exploratory committee". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 11 April 2011.
- ^ Real Clear Politics. "Iowa Republican Presidential Primary (sic)." Accessed June 2, 2011.