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“I happen, temporarily, to occupy the White House. I
am a living witness that any of your children may come here as my father's
child has.”
-- Abraham Lincoln
You Need to Vote
By: Doug Brimmer
Posted: Monday, February 6, 2012
Every four years the American People
participate in the most important of events, the Election for the Presidency
of the United States. During Good Times and Bad Times, during War and
during Peace, during Prosperity and during Depression, the Constitution has
been followed and a President has been Elected.
Believe it or not, but this Election Cycle is not much different than all
the ones that have occurred before. How do we address the Economy?
How do we address Security? How do we move the United States forward
and Keep it Strong in the Years to Come.
As with all Elections, we have a Number of American Citizens who Believe
that they have the Ideas, that the have the Strength, that they have the
Leadership Abilities to be The President of the United States.
We at Cube Think are following the events leading up to the 2012
Presidential Election. We are following the Candidates and would like
Share Our Thoughts.
And, of course, We Would Love to Hear Your Thoughts. If you have
Comments on the Candidates, the Issues, the Process, and have Articles that
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Meet the Republican Candidates
Mitt Romney
Home State:
Born - Michigan
Resides - Massachusetts
Age on November 6, 2012:
65
Married: Ann Romney
(1969 - present)
Children: 5
Religion:
Mormon
Education:
Bachelors
MBA
Juris Doctor
Cube Thought (02/05/12):
With Huge Wins in Florida and Nevada to go
along with New Hampshire, and 2nds in Iowa
and South Carolina - He is Solidly the Front Runner.
He Seems to Have Gotten his Mojo Back. But, Do Not Forget about Newt.
Background:
Worked in Management Consulting and Private Equity
Businesses. Co-founder and CEO of Bain Capital. President and
CEO of 2002 Winter Olympics - Salt Lake Organizing Committee. 70th Governor of Massachusetts,
2003 - 2007. Ran for President in
2008.
Website:
www.MittRomney.com
Climbing
Newt Gingrich
Home State:
Born - Pennsylvania
Resides - Virginia
Age on November 6, 2012:
69
Married:
Jackie
Battley (1962 - 1981)
Marianne Ginther (1981 - 2000)
Callista Gingrich (2000 - present)
Children:
2
Religion:
Roman Catholic
(previously Southern Baptist)
Education:
Bachelors
Masters
PhD in Modern European History
Cube Thought (02/05/12):
Like "Rocky Balboa", Every Time this Guy Gets
Knocked Down He Gets Right Back Up. But, was S.C. His Pinnacle? After
two "Quiet" Debates in Florida, He Got Knocked Down Again.
He May Be a
Sprinter - Not a Marathon Man.
Background:
Former Professor of History. Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 6th
District, 1979 - 1999. House Minority Whip, 1989 - 1995. 58th
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, 1995 - 1999.
Since leaving office has founded a number of organizations, written numerous
books, and has been vocal on politics and public policy. Has not
previously run
for President.
Website:
www.newt.org
Neutral to Falling
Rick Perry
Home State:
Born - Texas
Resides - Texas
Age on November 6, 2012:
62
Married: Anita
Thigpen
(1982 - present)
Children: 2
Religion:
Christian
(raised Methodist)
Education:
Bachelors
Cube Thought (01/19/12):
Joined the Field with Great Fanfare in Late
Summer 2011 and Slowly Dropped from there. With a 5th Place in Iowa
and a 6th Place in New Hampshire - South Carolina was His Last
Stand. Endorsed Gingrich.
Background:
Current Governor of Texas. 47th and Longest serving Governor
in Texas History. Elected in 2002, 2006, and 2010. Lieutenant
Governor of Texas, 1999 - 2000. Also served as Commissioner of
Agriculture of Texas and in Texas House of Representatives. Former
Democrat. Switched to Republican Party in 1989. Former Air Force
Pilot. Worked in Family Cotton Farming Business. Has not
previously run for President.
Website:
www.RickPerry.org
Dropped Out
Herman Cain
Home State:
Born - Tennessee
Resides - Georgia
Age on November 6, 2012:
66
Married: Gloria
Cain
(1968 - present)
Children: 2
Religion:
Baptist
Education:
Bachelors
Masters
Cube Thought (12/03/11):
Finished! In Debates - Was Solid, Did Nothing
Wrong, and had Good Sound Bites. But ... , Was he a Hollywood Set?
The lost look when talking to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
about Libya hurt. And those allegations ...
Background:
Former Chairman and CEO of Godfather's Pizza, 1986 to 1996.
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 1995 - 1996.
Deputy Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 1992 - 1994.
President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, 1996 - 1999.
In the 1970's, worked for the U.S. Navy, Coca-Cola Company, and
Pillsbury. Most recently has been an author, columnist, and radio
commentator. Has not previously run for President.
Website:
www.HermanCain.com
Dropped Out
Jon Huntsman
Home State:
Born - California
Resides - Utah
Age on November 6, 2012:
52
Married: Mary
Kaye Cooper
(1983 - present)
Children: 7
Religion:
Mormon
Education:
Bachelors
Cube Thought (01/16/12):
Nice Guy on the Stage. Intelligent and
Came Across well On Top Issues. Went "All In" on New Hampshire, but
Only Finished 3rd. The Right Choice Ending the Run Before the
South Carolina Vote. Endorsed Romney.
Background:
Worked in the Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush Administrations.
11th U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, 1992 - 1993. Worked as an Executive
in the Family Business, Huntsman Corporation, 1993 - 2001. Deputy U.S.
Trade Representative in the George W. Bush Administration, 2001 - 2003.
16th Governor of Utah,
2005 - 2009. 9th U.S. Ambassador to China, 2009 - 2011. Has not
previously run for President.
Website:
www.jon2012.com
Dropped Out
Rick Santorum
Home State:
Born - Virginia
Resides - Pennsylvania
Age on November 6, 2012:
54
Married: Karen
Garver Santorum
(1990 - present)
Children: 7
Religion:
Catholic
Education:
Bachelors
MBA
Juris Doctor
Cube Thought (02/05/12):
Hard Work Paid Off with a 1st
in Iowa - But Could Only Muster a 5th in New
Hampshire, a 3rd in South Carolina, a 3rd in Florida, and a 4th in Nevada.
The End May be
Near. Could be a Good VP Choice Though.
Background:
After College was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar and Practiced Law
in Pittsburgh. Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from
Pennsylvania's 18th District, 1991 - 1995. U.S. Senator from
Pennsylvania, 1995 - 2007. In 2006 Lost Re-Election bid for a third
term in the U.S. Senate. Most recently has returned to Practicing Law,
has become a member of a Conservative Think Tank, and has been a columnist
and television commentator. Has not previously run for President.
Website:
www.RickSantorum.com
Falling
Michele Bachmann
Home State:
Born - Iowa
Resides - Minnesota
Age on November 6, 2012:
56
Married: Marcus
Bachmann
(1978 - present)
Children: 5
and Raised 23 Foster Children
Religion:
Evangelical Christian
Education:
Bachelors
Juris Doctor
LL.M.
Cube Thought (01/05/12):
Had a Strong Summer 2011, but Slowly Faded
from there on Out. Really had Little Face Time in the Debates to Gain Any
Traction. Sometimes Seemed to Whine a Bit. Not sure if
she is strong enough for the VP Slot.
Background:
After College was an Attorney for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
After working for the IRS put her career on hold to be a full-time mother.
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 56th District, 2001 - 2003.
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 52nd District, 2003 - 2007.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 6th District,
2007 - Present. Has not previously run for President.
Website:
www.MicheleBachmann.com
Dropped Out
Ron Paul
Home State:
Born - Pennsylvania
Resides - Texas
Age on November 6, 2012:
77
Married: Carolyn
"Carol" Paul
(1957 - present)
Children: 5
Religion:
Baptist
Education:
Bachelors
Doctor
of Medicine
Cube Thought (02/05/12):
Oldest Candidate. Smart
like Gingrich. Has Consistent Following, but as a Percentage of
the Whole, Small. No Chance to be the Republican Nominee. So Why
is He Spending the Time and Money?
Background:
Educated in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
After College served in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. National Guard as a
Flight Surgeon. After Military Service had his Own Practice. Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from
Texas's 22nd District,
1976 - 1977, and 1979 - 1985. Member of the U.S. House of
Representatives from Texas's 14th District,
1997 - Present.
Member of the Republican Party in Early Political Career.
Member of the Libertarian Party for 1988 Presidential Campaign.
Switched back to Republican Party after 1988 Campaign. Ran for
President in 1988 and 2008.
Website:
www.RonPaul2012.com
Falling
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Election 2012 - Upcoming
Events
|
Event |
Date |
Days Away |
|
Colorado
Caucus |
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 |
1 |
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Minnesota
Caucus |
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 |
1 |
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2012
Presidential Election |
Tuesday, November 7, 2012 |
274 |
Cube Thought
Cube Thought (02/05/12): Headlines:
-
Update: With 48% of the Vote, Mitt
Romney Wins
the Nevada Caucus. The Win was Predictable, but it is the 2nd
"Decisive" Victory in a Week for Romney and Confirms his Spot as the
Republican Front Runner. The Focus is Now on Colorado and Minnesota
for their Tuesday, February 7 Caucus.
- In Two Weeks Romney Goes from Getting Thumped in South Carolina to
Doing the Thumping in Florida and Nevada. One Strong Debate Performance and
a Ton of Money in Ads and He is Right Back in the Front Spot.
- And, How Long Before We Hear Donald Trump Claim that His Endorsement
of Romney was the Key to the Nevada Victory?
- Like Romney in South Carolina, Gingrich Has Not Seemed to Help
His Cause in Florida and Nevada.
- With Two "Really Strange" Debate Performances
in Florida,
- A "Hint" of Desperation in the Air,
- And His Seemingly Scorched
Earth Strategy,
He Now Finds Himself Back Where He
Was at the End of December when the Bottom Fell Out.
- But, Newt has Been Here Before - Seems to Do Better When
Riding in the Draft - Has Seen How a Campaign Can Be Turned
Around Quickly - Seems to be Better as a Sprinter rather than a
Marathon Man - So, the Romney Campaign Should Not Get Cocky
and Think that Gingrich Can Not Come Back.
- As for Romney - a Solid Debate Performance and a Stronger Persona on
the Campaign Trail may have been Just What he
Needed to get a Primary Win in Florida and a Caucus Victory in Nevada. It may be that Hiring a New
Debate Coach (a former Michele Bachmann's aide) Has Really Paid Off.
Maybe it is like A Professional Golfer who needs a New Swing Coach to get
his A-Game Back?
- But, We are Certain His Debate Coach is Going to Work with Him on
Thinking Before He Speaks. "I Like to Fire People" and "I'm not
concerned about the very poor" make Great Ads for the Other Side. He
means Well - You have to Hear the Whole Speech - But these are Killers.
- Nevada Primary Finish:
1.) Mitt Romney
- 48%
2.) Newt Gingrich - 23%
3.) Ron Paul - 18%
4.) Rick Santorum
- 11%
Nevada Election Night Speech Critique:
Grade
Candidate
CubeThink Comments
A Romney Short
and Effective. Most
Effervescent Speech we have Heard
from Romney. Did not Even Address
his Competitors and went Right
After Obama. Changed It Up and
Dropped the Previous "Canned"
Stump Speech. Got the Crowd Into
It and then Got Out at the Right
Time.
??? Gingrich
Not Sure How to Grade this One.
Not Sure if We Can Grade this One.
It was a "Press Conference" (We
Think), Not an Election Night
Speech. But, It Looked Like Another
Display of Newt Sounding Just Plain
Vindictive. He has Vowed to
Campaign All the Way to Tampa. At
Some Point it will be Asked, "Would
You Really Want this Guy in Charge
of Our Military?"
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Santorum No "Election Night" Speech.
----- Paul
No "Election Night" Speech.
