United States presidential candidates, 2008
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The United States presidential election of 2008, will be held on November 4, 2008, will be the 55th consecutive quadrennial election for President and Vice president of the United States. There also will be elections for all 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and elections for 34 members of the United States Senate.
This article lists major candidates of the Republican and Democratic parties, as well as notable third party and independent candidates in the upcoming United States Presidential election.
Republicans
Democrats
| These have filed with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC), and are conducting multi-state campaigns. | |
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 Senator Joe Biden |
Joe Biden, born November 16 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. Senator from Delaware and candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988, although he ceased active campaigning in 1987, before the first primaries. Biden first hinted that he might run in 2008 in a December 8, 2004, radio interview with host Don Imus, saying: "I'm going to proceed as if I'm going to run." Biden has repeatedly stated his intention to run, and did so as early as 21 March, 2006. Biden's Federal Leadership PAC is "Unite Our States", which tracks Biden's public appearances and policy positions. On 7 January, 2007, when asked by Tim Russert on Meet the Press "Are you running for President?" he responded, "I am running for President." He also said he plans to create an exploratory committee by the end of the month.[1][2][3] On January 31, 2007, he officially signed the papers with the FEC to run for president.
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Senator Hillary Clinton |
Hillary Rodham Clinton, born October 26, 1947, in Illinois, U.S. Senator from New York and former First Lady of the United States. Clinton announced the formation of her exploratory committee on 20 January, 2007, with a post on her website.[4] She has delivered several speeches which analysts say are intended to reach out to moderates. She has also been holding fundraising meetings, including meeting with women from Massachusetts, a key constituency of potential rival and 2004 nominee John Kerry; however, these activities are consistent with the lead up to a campaign for re-election to her Senate seat in 2006. Many Republicans appear to be hoping that Senator Clinton will run for President, presumably believing her to be a polarizing figure.[5][6] If elected, Clinton would be the first female president. Clinton announced on January 20, 2007, that she will run in 2008 (the same day she announced the formation of an exploratory committee). She has filed the official paperwork for an exploratory committee.[7] |
 Senator Christopher Dodd |
Christopher Dodd, was born May 27, 1944, in Connecticut and is a five-term U.S. Senator from that state. Dodd was
reported to be a likely contender for the Democratic Vice President slot on John Kerry's
ticket in 2004. In May 2006, Dodd said he has "decided to do all the things that are necessary to
prepare to seek the presidency in 2008", including hiring staff, raising money and traveling around the country in the next few
months to enlist support.[8] On Jan. 11, 2007, Dodd
announced his Presidential candidacy on the "Imus in the Morning" radio show with Don Imus.[9]
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 Former Senator John Edwards |
John Edwards, born June 10, 1953, in South Carolina, former U.S. Senator from North Carolina, candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2000 and 2004 Democratic vice-presidential nominee. As a presidential candidate, Edwards was famed for his populist message in his "Two Americas" speech and also for his optimistic, positive attitude. This was evidenced by his refusal to attack his opponents. In the primaries, Sen. Edwards had strong come-from-behind showings in the crucial states of Iowa, Oklahoma, Virginia, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Georgia. He also won the North Carolina caucus and the South Carolina primary. Edwards has kept his Federal Leadership PAC, the One America Committee, active to help Democrats across the nation win elections in the future. On February 5, 2005, Edwards spoke at the New Hampshire Democratic Party's fundraising dinner. On August 18, 2005, Edwards traveled to Waterloo, Iowa, to deliver an address to the Iowa AFL-CIO, a potential key supporter in the Iowa caucus. On December 26, 2006, Edwards formally announced his candidacy.[10]
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 Former Senator Mike Gravel |
Mike Gravel, born May 13, 1930, in Springfield, Massachusetts. U.S. Senator from Alaska from 1969 to 1981 and an active candidate for Vice President in 1972. He is most known for playing a key role in ending the draft during the Vietnam War through the release of the Pentagon Papers and through staging a one-man filibuster for 5 months. He is also notable for advocating a guaranteed annual income, which he termed a "citizen's wage," of $5,000 per person, regardless of whether the person worked. On April 13, 2006, Gravel announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination. His policy announcements to date include support for direct democracy, FairTax and withdrawal from Iraq. Mike Gravel filed with the FEC in April according to various news sources.[11][12] The FEC's site has listed his reports since July.[13]
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 Representative Dennis Kucinich |
Dennis Kucinich, born October 8, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio. Ohio Congressman, former Mayor of Cleveland, and 2004 Democratic primary candidate. Dennis Kucinich is known by many as "The Peace Candidate", having received the 2003 Gandhi Peace Award. Kucinich opposed the war in Iraq and the Patriot Act. Under Kucinich's plan, United Nations peace-keepers would go to Iraq if the Iraqi citizens desire their presence. The Congressman re-introduced legislation to create a United States Department of Peace via HR 808 on February 5, 2007. He is currently campaigning to end the war in Iraq by cutting off funding, if such measures are necessary. He is the only democratic candidate who voted against authorizing President Bush to invade Iraq. He is in support of peaceful diplomatic relations with Iran, and all nations. Kucinich has received many awards praising his courage and work for peace.[14][15] On December 12, 2006, Kucinich announced his candidacy at an event at Cleveland's City Hall.[16]
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 Senator Barack Obama |
Barack Obama, born August 4, 1961, in
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 Governor Bill Richardson |
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Third parties and Independents
Constitution Party
| Announced Candidates | |
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| Don J. Grundmann | Chiropractor, anti-tax activist, and 2004 & 2006 Constitution Party candidate for Senator for California. |
| Diane Beall Templin | Attorney, 11-time candidate from California. Primarily seeking the American Independent Party nomination, but also those of The American Party and the CP. [21] |
Green Party
| Announced Candidates | |
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| Elaine Brown | Former Black Panther Party leader, noted author, community and prison justice activist from Georgia. Brown announced her intent to seek the Green Party nomination the week of February 26th. |
| Kent Mesplay | Biomedical engineer who sought Green presidential nomination in 2004 from California. |
 Kat Swift |
State Party Co-Chair, progressive activist and newspaper credit manager from Texas. |
Libertarian Party
| Announced Candidates | |
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 Daniel Imperato |
Businessman from Florida. |
 Steve Kubby |
Businessman, marijuana legalization activist, and 1998 gubernatorial candidate from California. |
| George Phillies | College professor, 2002 candidate for chair of the Libertarian National Committee [22], and 1998 Congressional candidate from Massachusetts. |
 Wayne Allyn Root |
Sports handicapper, author, and TV show host from Nevada. |
Prohibition Party
| Announced Candidates | |
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| Gene Amondson | Temperance lecturer, minister, artist, and 2004 Presidential Nominee. |
 Earl Dodge |
Businessman, and former Presidential Nominee.[23] |
Socialist Party USA
| Nominee | |
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| Brian Moore | Antiwar activist, independent (Green Party endorsed[1]) candidate for U.S. Senate in Florida in 2006.[24][25] |
Independents
| Announced candidates | |
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| Blake Ashby. Entrepreneur and independent businessman. | |
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Frank Moore. Performance artist, writer, painter and musician. (Campaign site) |
| Joe Schriner. |
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| Jonathon Sharkey. Profressional boxer and wrestler. Perennial presidential candidate (Campaign site) | |
References
- ^ UniteOurStates.com. Biden for President, Inc..
- ^ www.JoeBiden.com. Biden for President, Inc..
- ^ Dickinson, Tim. "Biden In; Gore Out", Rolling Stone.
- ^ Balz, Dan. "Hillary Clinton Opens Presidential Bid", The Washington Post.
- ^ http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article2766305.ece
- ^ http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/gary_younge/2007/06/hillary_clinton_republican_saviour.html
- ^ FEC Disclosure Reports - CLINTON, HILLARY RODHAM. United States Federal Election Commission.
- ^ Brune, Adrian. "Senator Dodd Declares His Intention To Bid for the White House", The New York Sun.
- ^ Fouhy, Beth. "Democrat Dodd joins 2008 presidential race", The San Diego Union-Tribune, Associated Press.
- ^ Balz, Dan. "Edwards Formally Joins 2008 Presidential Race", The Washington Post.
- ^ Milbank, Dana. "A Democratic Dark Horse Who Isn't Afraid to Take the Lead", The Washington Post.
- ^ Lauria, Joe. "First Democrat to Announce Candidacy for President on Monday", CommonDreams.org.
- ^ Filings by MIKE GRAVEL FOR PRESIDENT 2008 - C. United States Federal Election Commission.
- ^ http://www.cleveland.com/kucinich/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/news/1172482401126980.xml&coll=2
- ^ http://www.usenet.com/newsgroups/talk.politics.peace/msg00009.html
- ^ Kucinich 2008. Kucinich for President 2008, Inc..
- ^ Anne E. Kornblut, For This Red Meat Crowd, Obama's '08 Choice Is Clear, New York Times, September 18, 2006
- ^ White House 2008: Democratic Nomination
- ^ FEC Disclosure Reports - OBAMA, BARACK. United States Federal Election Commission.
- ^ http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/
- ^ http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/08/25//news/inland/escondido/23_34_168_24_07.txt
- ^ http://www.dehnbase.org/lpus/library/conv/vote-ch.html
- ^ http://www.buttonsbydodge.com/
- ^ "Socialist Party Ticket is Moore-Alexander", Ballot Access News, 20 October 2007 (accessed 20 October 2007).
- ^ Campaign site (accessed 20 October 2007).
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