KNOW YOUR GOVERNMEN

TMitchell Simmons

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Influential President- Bill Clinton

Led us through a period of economic growth

Impacts*Lowest unemployment rates in

recent times*Lowest Inflation rates in

decades*Highest home ownership rates

in history He was once Governor of

Arkansas

Personal Facts* Was Impeached* Cheated on his wife* Heavy supporter of Obama

13th Amendment The abolition of slavery Some states wanted slavery,

while others did not It led to the Civil Rights Act

of 1875 The southern states did not

want to recognize this amendment

Dwight Bullard Part of the Democratic Party Belongs to the Agriculture and education

committee Still serving 1st term Involved in Domestic Partners, and Cancer

Treatment Facts

Was a House of Representatives Was a teacher Is a Episcopal Part of Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Born in Pennsylvania

Ray Pilon Is a Republican Part of Judiciary, Local and Federal affairs Committee In his 2nd term Part of advisory group on Juvenile Justice Facts

Has two children Lives in Sarasota Retired Law Enforcement Officer Went to Northern Michigan University Loves Fishing

Marco Rubio Part of the Republican Party Committees

*Commerce, Science and transportation Is on his first term Key issues:

*Health care, Education and Spending Personal Facts:

*Parents are Cuban immigrants*Went to school on a football scholarship*Attended UF*Has a wife and four children*Wife was a Miami dolphin cheerleader

Ted Yoho Is a Republican Belongs to the Agriculture and foreign affairs

committee In his 1st term Key issues involved in

*Voted to restore work requirements to welfare*Votes to end Obamas Flight Delays

Facts*Represents North Central Florida*Born in Minnesota*Has three kids*A Florida Gators fan*Married at 19

Charles D. Hines Is a conservative Committees

*Sarasota County Sheriff advisory*Tax oversight

Has served one term Helps Fund Ringling Museum of Art Facts

*Also was an Attorney*Lives in Nokomis*Part of Big Brother/Big Sister*Donates to Pop Warner*Coaches Youth sports

Emilio Carlesimo Part of the Republican Party In his 2nd term Part of the Coastal Advisory Committee He has been involved in many lies over Education Facts

Was a firefighter From Detroit, MI Many scandals Plays Racquet Helps run a condo

President Barack Obama• Key Issues for democratic platform

*Same sex marriage for the 1st time*Not to privatize Medicare*Not to privatize Social Security

Was a State & US senator, attended Harvard Personal Facts

*Has a wife*Two daughters*He has a half sister*Won Noble peach prize

Why I would vote for him*Supports gay marriage*Reduces unnecessary military spending*He is Pro-choice

Mitt Romney Key issues:

*Private equity, on shore drilling*On shore drilling

Was the governor of Massachusetts and CEO of Baine Ind. Personal Facts

*Is very religious (Mormon)*Real name is Willard*He is 66 years old*Attended Brigham Young*Born in Detroit

Why I wouldn’t vote for him:*Crooked business man*Traditional morals are irrational *His own state didn’t vote for him (LOL)