He approved an anti-slavery platform, calling for Congressional sovereignty in the territories, an end to polygamy in Mormon settlements, and federal assistance for a transcontinental railroad.
The Republican candidate will be selected at the Republican convention. It will be held during the week of August 27, 2012, in Tampa, Florida.
He has not yet been chosen - the convention has not yet taken place. He merely announced his intention to run as a candidate.
Abraham Lincoln, former Congressman from Illinois, defeated many other contenders, including William Seward of New York, to become the Republican nominee for President in 1860. Hannibal Hamlin of Mainbe was chosen as his Vice Presidential running mate.
Several states hold primary elections to choose the presidential candidates. The final choice or confirmation will be made at the national Republican Convention which will be held in Tampa Bay, Florida in 2012.
The candidate for vice-president is nominated at the same national convention that nominates the presidential candidate.
The VP candidate is chosen soon after the presidential nomination is made.
The candidate for vice-president is nominated at the same national convention that nominates the presidential candidate.
Attract more voters for the presidential candidate
They are chosen soon after the presidential nominee has been chosen.
During the national convention
During the national convention
The vice presidential candidate is chosen by the party's presidential nominee. The presidential nominee will often pick a vice presidential candidate by choosing someone who complements them and whose strengths cover the nominee's weakness. For example, Obama, a relatively young and inexperienced candidate, chose Joe Biden, an older, experienced politician.