Your Guide to the

2012 Presidential Election

When Deciding Whom To Vote For

Don’t base your decision on 30 second campaign ads or political talking heads

Look at their records

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President of the United States

• Commander in Chief of US Armed Forces

• Chief Executive of the Federal Government

• Work with Congress on legislation and sign/veto bills

• Nominate federal judges including Supreme Court

• Direct US foreign policy and meet with world leaders

• Leader of the Free World

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Executive ExperiencePresident is the Chief Executive for over 4 million federal employees

Barack Obama

• Community Organizer

• Civil Rights Lawyer

• State Legislator

• US Senator

• President

Mitt Romney

• Boston Consulting Group

• VP Bain & Company

• CEO Bain Capital

• CEO Olympics

• Governor of Massachusetts

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Obama’s first job as an executive was when he

became President

Romney has 30 years of executive experience in business, the Olympics,

and as Governor

Obama’s 2008 Campaign

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Lofty speeches and slogans

"If I don't have this done in three years, then this is going to be a one-term proposition."

6Source: The Today Show Feb 2, 2009

$787 Billion Stimulus Bill

Promises

Reinvest in America

Unemployment below 6%

Results

Cost with interest > $1 Trillion

Unemployment 8-10%

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44 Months of Unemployment >8%

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Jan 2009

7.8%

Nov 2012

7.9%

After 4 Years, Unemployment is Worse

In the Past Five Recessions, Jobs Recover in 2-3 Years

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WeAre

Here

The Worst Economic Recovery Since Great Depression

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Source: Heritage Foundation

1 in 6 Americans Live in Poverty

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“The private sector is doing fine.”

“Where we're seeing weaknesses in our

economy have to do with state and local

government.”

12Source: Obama press conference June 8, 2012

August 2012 Jobs Report

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Nearly four Americans gave up looking for

work entirely

For every net new

job created

Budget Deficits by President(as a percentage of GDP)

14Source: Office of Management and Budget – Chart by the Heritage Foundation

Democratic Controlled Senate

Haven’t passed a budget in

four years!

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With Trillion Dollar Annual Deficits, Where Is Obama’s Leadership on the Budget?

Obama’s Last Budget

Received NO votes in Congress

Senate voted 99-0 against

House voted 414-0 against

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Clueless on the Budget?

“As we end the war in Afghanistan, let’s apply half the savings to pay

down the debt and use the rest for nation building

right here at home”- Barack Obama Ad, Sep 2012

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There is no “savings” to pay down the debt

Even without war, continues to plan for $1Trillion deficits

Added $5.3 Trillion in Debt in 4 Years

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$10.6T in 2009 to Over $20T in 2016

Foreign Policy

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"I have come here to seek a new beginning between the

United States and the Muslim world based upon mutual

interest and mutual respect.I know, too, that Islam has always been a part of the

story of America. Since our founding, American Muslims

have enriched the United States"

Obama Speech in Cairo, June 2009

State of the Union – Jan 2012

“Most of Al Qaida’s top lieutenants have been defeated. The

Taliban’s momentum has been broken.”

20Source: 2012 State of the Union

US Ambassador Christopher Stevens Killed in a Terrorist Attack in Libya

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Obama Admin failed to address repeated

requests for additional security in face of growing threats

For a week Obama blamed a video and

claimed was a random mob act

2,000th US Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

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1,000 killed since Obama’s Surge in 2009Military’s Own Report Card Gives Surge an F

Violent Anti-American Protests in Dozens of Countries Around the World

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When World Leaders Meetat the UN Summit in NYC

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Obama met with the women of

The View

Obama was the first president in 30 years not to meet with any

foreign leaders

Does He Deserve Another 4 Years?

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“As president, I have a solemn responsibility to protect our nation and our people, and when

the system fails, it is my responsibility”

- Jan 2010

Mitt Romney

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Boy Scout30 Years of Executive Experience

43 Years Married to wife AnnFather of Five

Leader in his ChurchSaved Olympics soon after 9/11Successful bi-partisan Governor

Best suited to lead America and turn around the economy

As You Step in the Voting Booth

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Ask Yourself Who Is Best Suited to Turn Around Our Economy