Paul Davis Ryan (born January 29, 1970) is the United States Representative for Wisconsin's 1st congressional district and the nominee of the Republican Party for Vice President of the United States in the 2012 election.

Barack Obama was born August 4, 1961. He is the 44th president of the United States. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Obama is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School.

Mitt Romney's name appeared on the list of potential Republican nominees for the 2012 presidential election.

Rick Santorum's name appeared on the list of potential Republican nominees for the 2012 presidential election.

Jon Huntsman's name appeared on lists of potential Republican nominees for the 2012 presidential election.