Facts on current presidential candidates for this year's elections
Santiago Barrientos, Staff Writer
Ted Cruz – Republican
Ted Cruz (tedcruz.org) Religion: Southern Baptist Birthday: Dec. 22, 1970 (age 45) Spouse: Heidi Birthplace: Calgary, Canada Education: JD, Harvard Law School, 1995 AB, Princeton University, 1992 Political history: Senator, United States Senate, 2012-present Domestic Policy Advisor, Bush Presidential Campaign, 1999-2000 Issues: Favors affirmative action No intent to continue universal healthcare Wants...
Donald Trump – Republican
Donald Trump (donaldjtrump.com) Religion: Protestant Birthplace: Manhattan, New York Spouse: Melania Birthday: June 13, 1946 (Age 69) Education: BS, Economics/Real Estate, Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania Political history: None Issues: Pro-choice with limitations Strongly believes God should be kept in the public spheres EPA regulations are too restricting Does not want to expand O...
Hillary Clinton – Democrat
Hillary Clinton: (hillaryclinton.com) Religion: Methodist Birthplace: Chicago, IL Spouse: Bill Birthday: Oct. 25, 1947 (age 68) Education: JD, Yale University, 1973 BA, Wellesley College, 1969 Political history: United States Secretary of State, 2009-2013 Senator, United States Senate, 2001-2009 Candidate, United States President, 2008 First Lady, President Bill Clinton, 1993-2001 Issues: 2004: Defended ...
Bernie Sanders – Democrat
Bernie Sanders (berniesanders.com) Religion: Jewish Birthplace: New York, New York Spouse: Jane Birthday: Sept. 7, 1941 (age 74) Education: BS, University of Chicago, 1964 Political history: Senator, United States Senate, 2006-present Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1990-2006 Mayor, City of Burlington, 1981-1989 Candidate, United States House of Representatives, 1988 Candidate, Gover...
Ben Carson – Republican
Ben Carson (bencarson.com) Religion: Seventh-Day Activist Birthplace: Detroit, MI Spouse: Lacena ‘Candy’ Birthday: September 18, 1951 (age 64) Education: MD, University of Michigan BA, Psychology, Yale Political history: None Issues: Strongly disagrees with abortion Pro-life Disagrees with same sex marriage EPA regulations are too restrictive...
Marco Rubio – Republican
Marco Rubio (marcorubio.com) Religion: Roman Catholic Birthplace: Miami, Florida Spouse: Jeannette Birthday: May 28, 1971 (age 44) Education: JD, University of Miami, 1996 BS, University of Florida, 1993 Political history: Senator, United States Senate, 2011-present Representative, Florida State House of Representatives, 2000-2008 Speaker, Florida State House of Representatives, 2006-2008 Majority Leader...
John Kasich – Republican
John Kasich (johnkasich.com) Religion: Roman Catholic Birthday: May 13, 1952 (age 63) Spouse: Karen Birthplace: McKees Rocks, PA Education: BA, Ohio State University, 1974 Political history: Governor, State of Ohio, 2010-present Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1983-2000 Candidate, United States President, 2000 Ohio State Senate, 1979-1983 Issues: Opposes aborti...
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