By Sarah Bozarth

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

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

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

RepublicanCommittee of State Affairs Elected in 2010Key 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 ChristianLike to play Golf, quail hunting, reading, and

travelingHe lives in BradentonWent to Manatee Community college, then

Florida State University

Democratic PartyCommittee of Commerce Elected in 2001Key Issues: Against Abortions, Recommending

Constitutional ban on flag desecration, More funding and stricter sentencing for hate crimes.

Facts:Lives in OrlandoWent to UF, then YaleChristianServed in the U.S. Army (retired at the rank of

Captain)NASA Payload Specialist (spent 6d 02h 03m in space)

Republic Party Committee of Ways and Means Elected in 2007 – PresentKey Issues – Banning federal health coverage that

includes abortion, Home Affordable mortgage Program, Prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Facts:Born in Detroit, MichiganLives in SarasotaHe was a automobile dealer, and insurance

executiveServed in the United States Air National GuardHe’s a Southern Baptist

Republican PartyCommittee of Government Relations (North Port

Chapter)Elected November 6, 2012Key Issue: Education, Women’s and Children’s issuesFacts:

Law degree - University of MiamiServed 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”

Republican PartyCommittee of Economic Development Advisory Elected in 2010Key Issues: Economic Development CorporationsFacts:

Graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School She attending Lynchburg College earning a B.A. in

businessShe moved here with her Husband after collegeShe works part-time in the family's business,

Beechwood Builders, a general contracting company.Member of Sertoma Club of Venice.

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

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