This document contains summaries of several US and Florida politicians from both major political parties. It includes brief biographies and background facts for Ulysses S. Grant, Nancy Detert, Jim Boyd, Marco Rubio, Gus Bilirakis, Charles Hines, Emilio Carlesimo, Barack Obama, and Mitt Romney. Key details on their political positions, committees, and areas of focus are also provided.

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2. Ulysses S. Grant
• First President with no political background
• Enforced the Post-war Reconstruction
• Civil war General – Hero of the Union
Facts
o Heavily supported 15th amendment
o Name: Hiram Ulysses Grant
o First President to receive a Speeding ticket

3. 18th Amendment
• Restricted the selling and use of Alcohol
“Alcohol hurts families, promotes crime, and
causes health issues” vs. “Destroying our
freedom, and removing our ways of life”
• Illegal liquor business = Foundation of
organized crime
• Repealed by the 21st Amendment

4. Nancy C. Detert (Senate)
• Republican
• Sits on Commerce & Tourism committee
• Elected in 2012
• Senate Bill 1036 -- Nancy C. Detert Common
Sense and Compassion Independent Living Act
Facts
• Mortgage broker
• Catholicism
• Born in Chicago, Illinois
• 69 years old
• Served in Florida House of Reps.

5. Jim Boyd (House)
• Republican
• Ethics & Elections Subcommittee
• Elected in 2010
• HB 7013: Increases number of early voting
days, expands types of venues for early voting.
Facts
• Occupation: Insurance/Real Estate
• Enjoys Quail hunting
• Christian
• Lives in Bradenton
• 56 years old

6. Marco Rubio (U.S. Senate)
• Republican
• Committee on Commerce, Science & Trans.
• Served since 2010
• Issues: Driving down Health-care costs
Facts:
• Born in Miami, Florida
• Gemini
• 41 years old
• Began political career in Miami City Commission
• Was not expected to win 2009 senate election

7. Gus M. Bilirakis (House of Rep.)
• Republican
• House Energy and Commerce Committee
• Serving his 4th term
• Issues: Cut spending and government waste over
policies that raise taxes
Facts:
• Represented same district as his father did (Michael Bilirakis
• Bachelor of Arts degree
• Occupation: Attorney
• From Gainesville, Florida
• 50 years old

8. Charles D. Hines (SC Commissioner)
• Republican
• NACo Green Government Committee
• Elected in 2012
• Discusses water consumption in District 5
Facts:
• 3 children
• Wife is a Wealth Advisor
• Practice law for 22 years
• Vice-Chair on County Commission
• On Sheriff Tom Knights Advisory Committee

9. Emilio Carlesimo(Venice Council)
• Democrat
• Coastal Advisory Committee
• Serving his second term
• Working to stabilize Venice’s Fire Pension
Facts:
• Retired Firefighter
• Lived in Venice since 1990
• Wife is Brenda
• Part of Venice’s Racquet club
• From Detroit, Michigan

10. Barack Obama 2012
Issues:
• Cuts 2.5 percent from the defense base budget in fiscal 2013
and then projects growth in subsequent years
Political History:
• Civil-rights lawyer, elected into Illinois State Senate in 1996
• Harvard Law School
Facts:
• Zodiac = Leo
• Born in Honolulu, Hawaii
• 51 years old
• Plays Basketball
• Wife is Michelle Obama
Why I would vote for Him:
• Economy will get better with
time
• Brings more culture and change
to the face of U.S
• Enforces Healthcare

11. Mitt Romney 2012
Issues:
• Would prevent defense budget cuts but reduce Pentagon civilian
staff.
Political History:
• Former Governor of Massachusetts – elected 2003
• President of Salt Lake Organizing Committee – 1999
• Harvard Business School
Facts:
• Zodiac : Pisces
• Born in Detroit, Michigan
• 66 years old
• Full name: Willard Mitt Romney
• Funded half his Presidential campaign
Why I wouldn’t vote for him:
• Took Funding from Pell-grants
• Doesn’t believe in Gay marriage
• The stereotypical male
president