I present to you the GOP Candidates...

Immigration is a very important issue for the 2012 election. So I decided to do all the research for you and give you the breakdown of the top GOP candidates. Mr. Obama will come later...
So without further ado, I present to you the GOP candidates...

Rick Perry: Governor of Texas, he is the longest consecutively running US governor.

"It is time to get America working again and that's why with the support of my family and the unwavering belief of the goodness of America I declare for you today that I'm a candidate for President of the United States."

• ·      Pros: known for his change in Texas which leads to a growth in the economy and in jobs. Tea Party appeal
• ·      Cons: Known “For my way or the highway attitude”

Mitt Romney: Former governor of Massachusetts. Ran for president in 2008.

"From my first day in office, my No. 1 job will be to see that America once again is No. 1 in job creation."

• ·       Pro: Strong name identification; experience with campaigns
• ·       Con: the controversial mandates of a healthcare act passed while he was governor in Massachusetts

Ron Paul: 75 years old. Current US Congressmen; ran for president in 1988 as libertarian and again in 2008 as a republican.

"Time has come around to the point where the people are agreeing with much of what I've been saying for 30 years."

• ·      Pros: Attracts many libertarian followers
• ·      Cons: Is against some important GOP positions. Like Iraq/Afghanistan and legalizing drugs

Michele Bachmann: 55 years old, Congresswoman, has never run for president

""I seek the presidency not for vanity, but because America is at a crucial moment and I believe that we must make a bold choice if we are to secure the promise of the future."

• ·      Pro: Strong Tea Party appeal
• ·      Con: Polarizing figure, narrow experience in political atmosphere

Rick Santorum: a former Republican senator from Pennsylvania; social conservative

"We're ready to announce that we are going to be in this race and we're in it to win."

• ·      Pro: known for senator position and actions; proven to raise money
• ·      Con: has never run for president; comes through as too conservative. 

Gary Johnson: The former New Mexico governor; ran for president in 2000 election

"You can't deny that I am the underdog."

• ·    Pros: has a lost of business management experience; attracts business owners; proven can raise money
• ·      Cons: has limited political experience

So now that you know them. What do you think? Are you going to vote for them or are you going to vote for Mr. Obama?

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All information taken from abcnews.com