This document provides biographical information on several US politicians from both Republican and Democratic parties. It discusses their political experience and committees they serve on. For some it also provides personal details. The document focuses on Dwight Eisenhower, the 14th Amendment, Ray Pilon, Mike Fasano, Marco Rubio, Janet Adkins, Charles Hines, Bob Daniels, and the 2012 presidential candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

1. Know your
Government
By: Austin Pierce

2. Dwight Eisenhower
A. Dwight was a supreme leader in WW II.
B. Known for preserving peace and
prosperity.
C. Had a very strong military background .
D.Three personal facts:
• Served two terms
• His first lady was Marie “mamie” Geneva Doud.
• Died March 28, 1969

3. 14th amendment
A. This amendment states the any person born in the
U.S is a citizen in the U.S.
B. Discuss both sides:
 The good.
o Government can deem you an immigrant and a foreigner and
kick you out of the US, even if you have lived here for a long time.
 The bad
o The Mexican Immigrants use this as a advantage and have
children born in the US to receive benefits and so they cant be
deported (anchor babies).
C. If this amendment happened to be overturned. If
it were not, there would be a possibility of riots
throughout the country. Racial profiling would be
an issue as asking for prove of citizenship would be
first a visual opinion.

4. Ray Pilon
A. Ray Pilon is a Republican.
B. Committees :
o Sarasota County Republican Executive Committee.
o Local and Federal affairs committee.
o Judiciary committee.
C. He has been serving sense 2010.
D. One of his major key issues is abortion. He is a very
strong Republican Conservative.
E. 5 personal facts:
o Has two Grandchildren (Emerson and Caroline).
o Education at Northern Michigan University.
o Loves to fish, hunt, golf, and travel.
o Has two children (Sean and Chad).
o Was born January 11, 1975

5. Mike Fasano
A. Mike Fasano is a Republican.
B. Committees he belongs to are:
• Budget subcommittee on criminal and civil justice
Appropriations.
• Banking and Insurance
• Budget
• Budget subcommittee of transportation, tourism, and
Economic Development Appropriations.
• Communications, energy, and public utilities.
C. He served on the House of Reps. for 8 years.
D. Wanted to help raise the standard of care and safety of residents in Florida's
ALF.
E. 5 facts:
• Father was a meat cutter in Long Island.
• Joan (mother) was a English war bride.
• Was the Youngest of 5 children.
• His father was diagnosed with cancer when he was 12.
• Was born June 11, 1958.

6. Marco Rubio
A.Marco Rubio is a Republican.
B. He serves on the following committees:
• Committee on Commerce, science, and
transportation.
• Committee on Foreign Relations.
• Committee on Intelligence.
C. He has been serving in the Senate for 3 Years.
D.Two of the key issues he is against is abortion and
immigration.
E. 5 facts:
• Born in Miami of Cuban immigrants.
• First year of college on football scholarship.
• His wife was a Miami Dolphins cheerleader.
• His first job was building exotic bird cages.

7. Janet H. Adkins
A. Janet is a Republican
B. The committees she belongs to:
• K-12 Subcommittee.
• Education Committee.
• Finance and Tax subcommittee.
• Rules and calendar Committee.
C. Janet has served two terms.
D. Her key issues are health care and education.
E. Five facts:
• Has two children.
• Married to Doug Adkins.
• Was Valedictorian.
• Was born 10/09/1964.
• Her religion is Baptist.

8. Charles D. Hines
A. Charles is a democrat.
B. The Committees he belongs to are:
• Sarasota County Sheriff Advisory Committee.
• Sarasota County Tax Oversight Committee.
C. He is going on his first term.
D. Is from Venice and Sarasota and focuses on local
issues.
E. 5 facts:
• Born and raised in Venice.
• Supports Venice Touchdown Club.
• Is of district 5.
• Has three kids.
• Has been with Northern for 15 years.

9. Bob Daniels
A. Bob is a Republican.
B. Committees:
• Save the circus committee
• Code Enforcement Board
C. He has served two terms.
D. Some of his key issues include saving the circus. He
believes it is a huge part of history.
E. 5 facts:
• He is from Ohio.
• Attended WKU, Bowling Green.
• Married with two children and two grandchildren.
• He moved to Venice in 2006.
• He and his wife are active members of Epiphany Church.

10. 2012 Presidential Elections
Barack Obama
A. Democratic platform was “Moving America Forward”
B. Political Experience
o Associated with the Democratic Party, and the GOP Nominee 2008 & 2012
o Civil rights attorney from Illinois who organized Voter Drives for President Bill Clinton 1992 campaign while attending Law
School.
o Elected to Senate in 1996.
• Created State Income Tax for poor.
• Key note speaker for John Kerry, in his 2004 incumbent race for the White House.
o Elected as President of the United States in 2008 against Rep. John McCain.
o Elected as President of the United States for a second and last term in 2012 against Mitt Romney.
5 Facts
• He has a wife, two daughters and a dog that live in the White House with him.
• He did not have a relationship with his father, and was raised by his grandparents in
Hawaii.
• He is a huge civil rights activist.
I did not vote for Mr. Obama for president because I do not support ObamaCare as it
is an infringement of my rights to have or not have health insurance. I do not support
Gay Marriage as I believe it should be between a man and a woman. I do not support
his stance on Abortion, as it infringes on the right to life of an unborn child.

11. A. Republican platform was “We Believe in America”
B. Political Milestones
o Attended Harvard and graduated with a Law degree and Master Degree in Business.
o Ted Kennedy won race against him.
o Elected Governor of Massachusetts in 2003.
• Known as the “Massachusetts CEO”, created jobs and boosting the economy by cutting
spending and raising revenue.
• Attempted Republican Presidential nomination in 2008, losing to John McCain.
• Won the Republican nomination in 2012.
• Lost of the most heated, debated elections of our time - the 2012 Election to Obama.
Five Facts:
o Son of former Michigan Governor, who lost a presidential battle – to Richard Nixon.
o Founder of Bain Investments, a multi billion dollar organization started by him from the ground up.
Currently created thousands of jobs throughout the country.
o Active Christian and member of the Church of Latter Day Saints (Mormon)
o Married with 5 children.
I did vote for Mitt Romney.
o He has experience with finance, as he ran Massachusetts well fiscally.
o I support his stance of “state mandated” human rights (gay marriage, healthcare)
o I fully support his stance on Abortion. I support Women’s rights, however, I support children’s right to
be born as well.
2012 Presidential Elections
Mitt Romney