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Republican Party Presidential Candidates

The following candidates are running to represent the Republican Party, with those submitting information presented in alphabetical order:     Candidate Campaign Website   Rudy Giuliani www.joinrudy2008.com Mike Huckabee www.mikehuckabee.com Duncan Hunter www.gohunter08.com Alan Keyes www.alankeyes.com John McCain www.johnmccain.com Ron Paul www.ronpaul2008.com Mitt Romney www.mittromney.com Tom Tancredo No website link Fred Thompson Withdrew Candidacy John Cox www.cox2008.com     Rudy Giuliani, Former NYC Mayor Age: 63. Lives in: New York City, New York   Statement: "I've had extensive leadership experience as Mayor of New York, United States Attorney, and third ranking official in the Reagan Justice Department. I held those positions in time of crisis and have had positive results that people thought weren't possible."   Top Priorities: Remain on the offensive on the war on terror and be prepared for attacks. Restore fiscal discipline and end wasteful spending; embrace the global economy. End illegal immigration and secure our borders. Mike Huckabee, Former Arkansas Governor Age: 52. Lives in: North Little Rock, Arkansas   Statement: "I am the only authentic, consistent conservative with executive experience, having served over ten years as a governor. I don't just talk about cutting taxes and balancing budgets, I've done it. I've always fought for the sanctity of life and marriage."   Top Priorities: Winning the war in Iraq and the war on terror. Securing our borders and cracking down on illegals already here. Achieving energy independence. Duncan Hunter, U.S. Congressman Age: 59. Lives in: Alpine, California   Statement: "The War on Terror is the most important issue we face, requiring our next President to have a strong national security background. As a veteran, 26-year Congressman and House Armed Services Committee member (four years as Chairman) -- I have that experience."   Top Priorities: Ensure secure borders by building the border fence on the U.S.-Mexican border. Support a strong national defense. Reverse unfair trade deals that have cost the U.S. millions of high paying jobs. Alan Keyes, Citizen Leader Age: 57. Lives in: Darnestown, Maryland   Statement: "I've had extensive experience in government at the national level (Assistant Secretary of State, UN Ambassador, National Security Council staff); in education (former university president); constitutional scholar (Ph.D. in government from Harvard); national pro-life leader; renowned advocate of American moral principles."   Top Priorities: Restore the sovereignty of the American people, including border security and immigration law enforcement. Restore resepect for America's founding principles, beginning with the right to life. Abolish the Federal Income Tax, implement the Fair Tax. John McCain, U.S. Senator Age: 71. Lives in: Phoenix, Arizona   Statement: "I'm ready to be Commander-in-Chief from day one. My experience in the military and Congress gives me the national security credentials to take on the Democratic nominee. I'm a consistent conservative, and I will work to restore trust in government."   Top Priorities: Fighting the war against Islamic extremism. Restoring trust in government -- I'll start by ending wasteful government spending. Reforming our health care system and Social Security.   Ron Paul, U.S. Representative Age: 72. Lives in: Lake Jackson, Texas   Statement: "I am known as the leading advocate for freedom in our nation's capital. I tirelessly work for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets and a return to sound monetary policies and advocate a policy of freedom, peace and prosperity."   Top Priorities: I will immediately bring our troops home from Iraq. I will protect our civil liberties by repealing the Patriot Act. I will eliminate the Internal Revenue Service. Mitt Romney, Former Massachusetts Governor Age: 60. Lives in: Belmont, Massachusetts   Statement: "I've learned vital lessons that come from experience leading organizations in the private sector, the 2002 Olympics and as Governor of Massachusetts. Throughout my life, I've learned how to actually get the job done, not just talk about it."   Top Priorities: Strengthen our military. Strengthen our economy. Strengthen our families. Tom Tancredo, Congressman Age: 61. Lives in: Littleton, Colorado   Statement: "I have served in the U.S. Congress since 1999. I am a member of both the House Foreign Affairs and Natural Resources Committees. I am also the founder and former Chairman of the bipartisan House Immigration Reform Caucus."   Top Priorities: Secure the borders, enforce the law, and go after employers who knowingly hire illegal aliens. Maintain a strong national defense. Protect the Constitution and promote liberty for all Americans. Fred Thompson, Former U.S. Senator Age: 65. Lives in: McLean, Virginia   Statement: "As a former U.S. Senator, I voted for lower taxes and promoted limited government. I served on the Intelligence Committee, dealing with National Security issues, and helped confirm a strict constructionist judge to the U.S. Supreme Court."   Top Priorities: Protect the nation: defend against radical Islamic terrorists. Restrain government spending: entitlements are unsustainable. Promote rule of law: secure our borders and enforce immigration laws. John Cox No Information Submitted

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