Something I found Interesting

According to an advertising brochure, Ron Paul (R) -- if he makes it to be president-- plans to take a yearly salary of $39,336 (equal to the average US workers salary) instead of the current presidential salary of $400,000. Comments?

Brief Info on a couple of 2012 Canadates

[Information presented does not reflect my own views]

Brief  info!

Rick Perry

• Birthplace: Paint Creek, Texas
• Family: Anita Thigpen Perry (wife); Children: Griffin and Sydney
• Religion: Methodist
• Job before candidacy: Texas governor.
• Political experience:  governor for 10 years; former member of the Texas House of Representatives, has never run for president.
• Most recent book written: "Fed Up!: Our Fight to Save America From Washington" (2010)

Perry became governor of Texas in 2000 when George W. Bush resigned to become the United States president. He started his political career in 1984 as a Democrat but switched to the Republican Party in 1989. He described as a fiscal conservative and is an opponent of President Obama’s health care reform, which Perry labels as socialistic.

Mitt Romney

Birthplace: Detroit.

Family: Ann Romney (wife); Children: Tagg, Matt, Josh, Ben, and Craig

Religion: Mormon

Job before candidacy: Keynote speeches, GOP fundraising.

Political experience: Presidential candidate, 2008; governor of Massachusetts, 2003-2007; candidate for U.S. Senate in 1994.

Most recent book written: "No Apology: The Case for American Greatness" (2010)

After graduating with degrees in law and business administration from Harvard University in 1975, Romney began working at Bain and Co., consulting firm. In 1984, when founder Bill Bain decided to spin off a related private equity firm, he tapped Romney to serve as CEO and co-founder.

More about all the 2012 canidates will be posted at a later time.

What's Important to Today's Voters

Well, while on Yahoo! I came across a poll (ignore the image's poor quality) :

Notice how the main concern seems to be revolving around economic success. Other important issues, such as the environment and education seem to attract much less attention at 2% and 3% of the votes.

It's completely understandable that economic stability and job opportunities would be at the top of the list, but I'm legitamately surprised that education and environment is so far behind.

Though, it's interesting that "Role of Government" is second in votes with 18%.

Opinions or comments?