Who’s Running?
Published on July 8th, 2015 | by Heather Mende
The GOP is taking an interesting stance against the Democratic Party for the 2016 Presidential election. So much so that people (political and not) have lost track all together. Fear not, we’ve provided you with a quick look at the candidates running red.
(In alphabetical order)
1. Jeb Bush
Past: Former Florida Governor
Campaign site: All in for Jeb
Bush said, “We are not going to clean up the mess in Washington by electing the people who either helped create it or have proven incapable of fixing it. In government, if we get a few big things right, we can make life better for millions of people…”
2. Ben Carson
Past: Retired Neurosurgeon
Campaign Site: I’m with Ben
Carson said, “This is a very difficult time for the United States of America. We face daunting challenges at home and unprecedented challenges abroad. It’s time for new leadership. It’s time for a fresh start. I hope you’ll join me. Together we can make America great again.”
3.Chris Christie
Current: New Jersey Governor
Campaign Site: Christie for President
Christie said, “I am not going to be the most popular guy who looks into your eye every day and says what you want to hear. But, unlike some people who offer themselves for president in 2016, you won’t have to wonder whether I can do it or not.”
4. Ted Cruz
Current: United States Senator
Campaign Site: Cruz
Cruz’s bio said, “Throughout his entire life, Ted Cruz has proven to be a passionate and effective fighter for limited government, economic growth, and the Constitution. Defined as a courageous conservative needed to reignite the promise of America, restore our Constitution, and defend the values we all hold dear”
5. Carly Fiorina
Past: Former CEO of Hewlett-Packard
Campaign Site: Carly for President
Fiorina said, “When did we decide that only professional politicians get to govern? I understand how the economy works and how to get it growing again.”
6. Linsey Graham
Current: United States Senator
Campaign Site: Graham for President
Graham said, “If I’m president, I promise America that I will strengthen our nation’s economy and security to keep the war against Radical Islam over there so that it doesn’t come here again.”
7. Mike Huckabee
Past: Former Arkansas Governor
Campaign Site: From Hope to Higher Ground
Huckabee said in a pledge to the American people, “I will adhere to the Constitution of the United States. I will support the elevation of none but faithful constitutionalists as judges or justices. They must be committed to restraint and applying the original meaning of the Constitution, not legislating from the bench.”
8. Bobby Jindal
Current: Louisiana Governor
Campaign Site: Stand with Bobby
Jindal said, “We need to create a modern educational system for the modern challenges future generations will face — a competitive, interconnected global economy. Creating that system involves reforms large and small — but three guiding principles.
9. George Pataki
Past: Former New York Governor
Campaign Site: People over Politics
Pataki said, “I think I have the right vision for the future of the country. I know that we can bring people together, stop dividing us for political benefit, and start uniting us for the people’s benefit.”
