2012 presidential candidacy Buddy Roemer



roemer speaking @ reform party campaign in new jersey, december 2011



in january 2011, roemer told baton rouge television station wafb considering bid u.s. presidency in 2012. on july 21, 2011 @ dartmouth college in hanover, new hampshire, roemer announced entry candidate republican nomination president.


on march 3, 2011, roemer announced formation of exploratory committee prepare possible run 2012 presidential nomination of republican party. roemer stressed campaign finance reform key issue in campaign. pledging limit campaign contributions $100 per individual, roemer appeared 1 of 5 candidates @ 2011 march forum in iowa sponsored faith , freedom coalition. not invited of republican debates because failed meet 7 percent minimum criterion popularity in polls. not included option in several polls until 2012 iowa caucus , 2012 new hampshire primary in january. instead roemer attempted reach audiences through social media, including tweeting responses debates in not participate. donations averaged $30,000 month, far below raised front runners. difference in campaign fundraising may attributed fact roemer limited donations $100 per u.s. citizen, , denied pac, super pac, , corporate donations. campaign garnered visibility when roemer starred in advertisement stephen colbert s super pac, in november 2011. ad lampooned flimsiness of legal restrictions against super pacs coordinating candidates support.



on november 30, 2011, roemer announced seek americans elect nomination.
on february 23, 2012, roemer dropped out of gop nomination seek reform party s nomination.
on may 17, 2012, americans elect announced not run candidate in 2012 presidential elections.
on may 31, 2012, announced ending 2012 presidential campaign altogether, citing lack of ballot access in of 50 states reason

though had talked of leaving republican party become independent after presidential bid failed, louisiana secretary of state s office reports of october 24, 2013, , again on february 1, 2016 roemer remains registered republican in east baton rouge parish.









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