Theodore Roosevelt served as the youngest President at age 43 and was known for expanding national forests and conservation efforts. As a Rough Rider, he fought in the Spanish-American War and later served as governor of New York. Roosevelt enjoyed outdoor activities like hunting and was an avid proponent of the phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick."

1. By Sarah Bozarth

2.  Youngest President , age 43
 Some of Theodore Roosevelt's most effective achievements:
He added to the national forests, reserved lands for public use, and fostered great
irrigation projects.
Panama Canal.
Monroe Doctrine
 Spanish-American War, Roosevelt was Lt. Col of the Rough Rider Regiment, which he
led on a charge at the battle of San Juan. He became the Republican candidate for
Governor in 1898 (New York State).
 He liked to quote a favorite proverb, "Speak softly and carry a big stick. . . . “
 In 1884 his first wife, and his mother died on the same day. He spent the next 2 years on
his ranch, living in the saddle, driving cattle, hunting big game--he even captured an
outlaw
 Leaving the Presidency in 1909, Roosevelt went on an African safari

3.  Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment
for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist
within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.
 Officially abolished, and continues to prohibit, slavery, and, with
limited exceptions such as those convicted of a crime, prohibits
involuntary servitude
 North was for the 13th
Amendment, while the South was against it.
 The impact of this amendment made no man greater then another.
So every man is a human being not a piece of property.
 15th
amendment was an add on to the 13th
Amendment.
 The 15th
Amendment - prohibits the denial of suffrage based on race,
color, or previous condition of servitude

4.  Republican party
 One committee she sits on – Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
 Elected to the Senate in 2008
 Key issues: Use of Wireless Communications Devices While Driving,
Child Care Facilities, Discrimination.
 Facts:
 Attended Sienna Heights College
 Related to Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of
Independence
 Catholic
 She likes to Golf, watch movies, read, and play tennis
 Born October 22, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. Moved to Florida in
1978.
 Use to be a Girl Scout

5. Republican
Committee of State Affairs
Elected in 2010
Key Issues: Property and Casualty Insurance Rates and
Forms, Manufacturing Development, Fire Safety and
Prevention
Facts:
Both Grandfather and Uncle were a member of the
House of Representatives
Christian
Like to play Golf, quail hunting, reading, and traveling
He lives in Bradenton
Went to Manatee Community college, then Florida
State University

6. Democratic Party
Committee of Commerce
Elected in 2001
Key Issues: Against Abortions, Recommending
Constitutional ban on flag desecration, More funding and
stricter sentencing for hate crimes.
Facts:
Lives in Orlando
Went to UF, then Yale
Christian
Served in the U.S. Army (retired at the rank of Captain)
NASA Payload Specialist (spent 6d 02h 03m in space)

7. Republic Party
Committee of Ways and Means
Elected in 2007 – Present
Key Issues – Banning federal health coverage that includes
abortion, Home Affordable mortgage Program,
Prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual
orientation.
Facts:
Born in Detroit, Michigan
Lives in Sarasota
He was a automobile dealer, and insurance executive
Served in the United States Air National Guard
He’s a Southern Baptist

8. Republican Party
Committee of Government Relations (North Port Chapter)
Elected November 6, 2012
Key Issue: Education, Women’s and Children’s issues
Facts:
Law degree - University of Miami
Served as an Assistant State Attorney in the 11th Judicial
Circuit from 1999 - 2001 and in the 12th Judicial Circuit from
2001 to 2004
Niagara University in New York
As a Teen she regularly attended city council meetings—just
for fun.
Favorite jokes about herself “I guess it qualifies me for geek
status”

9. Republican Party
Committee of Economic Development Advisory
Elected in 2010
Key Issues: Economic Development Corporations
Facts:
Graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School
She attending Lynchburg College earning a B.A. in
business
She moved here with her Husband after college
She works part-time in the family's business,
Beechwood Builders, a general contracting company.
Member of Sertoma Club of Venice.

10.  Key Issues: Taxes, National debt, Fighting terrorism, against Obama Care, and for right
to an abortion
 Political History:
 Former Massachusetts Governor
 Ran for the Massachusetts Senate in 1994.
 He attended Harvard Law School
 Facts:
 Born Detroit, Michigan
 Full Name: Willard Mitt Romney
 Zodiac sign: Pisces
 He run for the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential election, lost to John
McCain
 Age: 66
 Why I wouldn’t vote for Romney:
 Romney's company had invested in several businesses that specialized in relocating
jobs overseas.
 A driven business man with more interest in businesses than the American
populous
 Instead of promoting himself, he did a lot of mud slinging at Obama

11.  Key Issues: financial reform, alternative energy, and reinventing education and health
care—all while bringing down the national debt.
 Political History:
 Attended Columbia University,
 Harvard Law School,
 Civil-rights lawyer and teacher
 Elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996
 Facts:
 Full Name: Barack Hussein Obama, Jr.
 He is 51 years old
 Born in Honolulu, Hawaii
 Zodiac Sign : Leo
 Obama published an autobiography, Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance,
in 1995
 Three Reasons why I wouldn’t vote for Obama:
 He raised the national debt
 He is indifferent to the US military and national security
 He is inexperienced in diplomatic and geopolitical affairs