Buddy Roemer
| Buddy Roemer | |
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| 52nd Governor of Louisiana
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| In office March 14, 1988 – January 13, 1992 | |
| Lieutenant | Paul Hardy |
| Preceded by | Edwin Edwards |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1943 Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Political party | Republican (since 1991) Democratic (until 1991) |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Frances (Cookie) Demler
(2) Patti Crocker Roemer |
| Residence | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Profession | Businessman |
| Religion | United Methodist Church |
Charles Elson Roemer III, popularly called Buddy Roemer is an American politician. He served as the 52nd Governor of Louisiana, from 1988 to 1992. Elected as a Democrat, Roemer switched to the Republican Party on March 11, 1991. He also served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1981 to 1988.
Roemer announced in March 2011 that he had launched an exploratory committee for a potential run at the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
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Buddy Roemer's Stand
- Buddy Roemer pledges that he'll take no money from political action committees and no donation more than $100 for his 2012 president's campaign.
Timeline
July 2011
July 21: Buddy Roemer officially announces his candidacy for the 2012 Presidential Election. With the addition of Roemer, there are now officially 11 candidates who are trying for a GOP nomination for the 2012 election.
| Roemer's official announcement
“I run to prepare America to grow jobs again, beginning with the elimination of our tolerance for unfair foreign trade practices and the use of our own tax code to ship jobs overseas. I run to reveal and challenge the control of the special interest over our nation’s capital, and demonstrate the freedom to lead that can only come from refusing their money.” |
Republican John McCain welcome Roemer to the GOP's field in a twitter message. “Best of luck to @BuddyRoemer on his campaign - an old friend and a great American!"
July 18: Campaign manager Carlos Sierra says that Buddy Roemer will formally announce his presidential run on July 21 in New Hampshire.
June 2011
Former Governor Buddy Roemer of Louisiana speaking at the Republican Leadership Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
March: Forms an exploratory committee to prepare for a possible run for the Republican presidential nomination for 2012 election. Appears at a 2011 March forum in Iowa sponsored by the Faith and Freedom Coalition.
January: Publicly announces that he is considering running for the President's office in the United States Presidential Election, 2012
Calendar
| Date | Time | Event | Location |
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| October 7, 2011 | 8:00 am | Hosting a "Breakfast with Buddy" meeting at a private residence | Dayton, Ohio |
| October 7, 2011 | 12:00 pm | Delivering the Keynote Address at Dayton Economic Summit | Dayton, Ohio |
| July 28, 2011 | 11:30 pm | Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" | Television appearance |
| July 27, 2011 | 12:00 pm | Attending WKXL’s Road to the White House event with hosts Ovide Lamontagne, Dean Spiliotes and Chris Ryan | Concord, New Hampshire |
| July 21, 2011 | 11:30 am | Making his presidential announcement | Hanover, New Hampshire |
| July 21, 2011 | 4:30 pm | Speaking at Dartmouth College | Hanover, New Hampshire |
| July 21, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Fox News's "On The Record with Greta Van Susteren" | Television appearance |
| July 15, 2011 | 5:00 pm | Speaking to Leominster the Republican Committee Summer Picnic | West Springfield, Massachusetts |
| July 9, 2011 | 4:00 pm | Attending a rally at Bossier Civic Club | Bossier City, Louisiana |
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