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George W. Bush

Republican Candidate For President

Running Mate: Dick Cheney

Bush-Cheney '04, Inc.
Post Office Box 10648
Arlington, VA 22210

Web site: www.georgewbush.com
E-mail: BushCheney04@GeorgeWBush.com
Web site: Campaign Schedule
Web site: Bush's Blog (Campaign News)




Personal Profile

    Birthdate: July 6, 1946
    Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut
    Family: married (read Laura Welch Bush's Biography), 2 daughters
    Religion: Methodist
    Occupations: Former Board Member, Tom Brown Inc.; Pilot, Texas Air National Guard, 1968-1973; Founder/CEO, Bush Exploration, 1975-1986; General Partner, Texas Rangers Baseball Organization, 1989-1994
    Education: MBA, Harvard University, 1975 and BA, History, Yale University, 1968
    Books: "George W. Bush on God and Country: The President Speaks Out About Faith, Principle, and Patriotism" by George W. Bush, Thomas M. Freiling Jan. 2004
    Description: Bush discusses his views on religion and patriotism.
    Web site: Learn More About "George W. Bush on God and Country"
    "We Will Prevail: President George W. Bush on War, Terrorism and Freedom" by George W. Bush, Peggy Noonan, Jay Nordlinger, Sept. 2003
    Description: Book includes major speeches and statements by President George W. Bush on global terrorism.
    Web site: Learn More About "We Will Prevail"

Political Profile

2000-present President, United States of America
1994-2000 Governor of Texas
1978 Candidate for U.S. Representative

Candidates for president must file campaign finance reports with the Federal Election Commission on a quarterly basis.


Campaign Finances: Total Money Raised


George W. Bush (Republican) $338,341,211
John Kerry (Democrat) $310,851,634
Ralph Nader (Independent) $2,800,717
Michael Badnarik (Libertarian) $555,800
Michael Petoutka (Ind.) $361,018
David Cobb (Ind.) $100,366


Campaign Finances: Total Money Spent

George W. Bush (Republican) $222,175,200
John Kerry (Democrat) $197,610,4970
Ralph Nader (Independent) $2,740,841
Michael Badnarik (Libertarian) $521,496
Michael Petoutka (Ind.) $352,615
David Cobb (Ind.) $86,187


Campaign Finances: Total Money On Hand

John Kerry (Democrat) $113,506,447
George W. Bush (Republican) $112,939,778
Ralph Nader (Independent) $65,503
Michael Badnarik (Libertarian) $34,303
Michael Petoutka (Ind.) $14,179
David Cobb (Ind.) $8,401


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Commitment 2008

Delegate Count:

Democrats Total

2,024 Needed (Explainer)

1.Obama1,886
2.Clinton1,718
3.Edwards18 (Out)
Republicans Total

1,191 Needed (Explainer)

1.McCain1,413
2.Huckabee286 (Out)
3.Romney260 (Out)
4.Paul19

Source: Associated Press

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