The former Libertarian Republican Governor does not attend church, is pro-choice, anti-big government, pro-immigration, an outspoken critic of the war on drugs and favors legalizing marijuana. He led New Mexico for eight years, during which time the state saw no tax increase, and he vetoed over 750 separate pieces of legislation to keep the government from growing. However, his views on civil liberties, foreign policy and drugs may be difficult for many conservatives to reconcile with.
Official  website- garyjohnson2012.com

The lead guitarist for the New Flying Squirrels, who incidentally is also a
five-term Representative for Michigan’s 11th District, filed his papers for the 2012 US Presidential Elections with the FEC on July 1, 2011, and will formally announce the news during the WAAM Freedom Festival at Whitmore Lake the following day, where he is slated to perform with his band. The news was not entirely unexpected as McCotter revealed earlier in April his decision not to seek reelection for his House seat.  
 Official McCotter website -mccotter2012.com

The former mayoral, gubernatorial and senatorial candidate for the Rent Is Too Damn High Party announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination on December last year. Explaining his decision not to contest the Democratic nomination, a party he was formerly registered with, karate expert
McMillan was quoted as saying "the rent is too damn high." The flamboyant Vietnam veteran also gave some words of advice to President Obama, “If you don’t do your job right, I am coming at you!" 
      
Official McMillan website - mcmillan2012.com

Wuensche ran for President in 2008, garnering a tenth place finish in both the
Iowa and New Hampshire primaries, despite spending only $36,000. In 100 days,the owner of Houston’s third oldest construction company, visited over 6,000
local businesses and churches in 242 towns in both states.He believes that businesses survive and thrive chiefly through the caliber of those who runs them and thus, these executives are perfectly qualified for a public office shorn of proven management experience.
   Official Wuensche website-voteforvern.com

After being away from politics for the last two decades, former Louisiana
Governor Buddy Roemer announced on March this year the launch of his
presidential exploratory committee. The 67-year old former Democrat has cited campaign finance reforms as one of the bulwarks of his platform and has imposed a $100 limit on disclosed contributions per individual for his potential run. At a Tea Party rally in May, he claims that the current system is “disastrous, it’s dysfunctional."     
 Official Roemer website- buddyroemer.com

The former two-term senator from Pennsylvania officially announced his entry into the GOP Presidential nomination race on June 6, 2011, symbolically launching his campaign at the Somerset County Courthouse,located not far from the coal mine where his grandfather first worked after arriving from Italy. Despite his dismal poll numbers, Santorum is confident of gaining grounds on
early favorite Mitt Romney and warns, "We are going to be in this race, and we're in it to win."       
Official Santorum website - ricksantorum.com

After a 13-year absence from mainstream politics, Newton Leroy Gingrich has announced his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. His campaign, which kicks off with 17-city swing, has unfortunately begun under a torrent of criticisms following his controversial statements on Medicare and a perceived attack of fellow Republican Paul Ryan. Nevertheless, Gingrich, a fighter and above all, a consummate politician, is expected to make a swift recovery and stamp his mark on the race.
Official Gingrich website - newt.org

Fred Karger, one of the shrewdest Republican political operators of the past three decades, announced the formation of his 2012 Exploratory Committee on July 18, 2010, making him the first ever openly gay aspirant for the presidency. Despite being a lifelong Republican, the 61-year old Karger will be running on an independent ticket. His campaign was hit with a sucker punch when he was locked out of the Carolin Republican Party Presidential Debate of May 5, with the organizers citing his low poll numbers as the reason.   
    Official Karger website - fredkarger.com
 

The self-professed People’s Attorney
General and Internet Powerhouse is famously remembered as the source of the chain mail and online reports questioning the citizenship of President Obama and the claim that he was a
Muslim. The 66-year old Martin filed his papers as a candidate for the next presidential election on Feb 8, and was quoted two weeks later saying,
“Obama plays for keeps. He plays rough, and that's the only way to beat him, and I'm the only one that is
tough enough to do that."       
Official Martin website-andymartinforpresident.com

Tom Miller feels that the country is being destroyed from within chiefly through a series of failed fiscal and immigration policies; a state of affair brought forth by an entrenched political elite. Miller sees himself as a representative of the people, as envisioned by the Founding Fathers themselves, and offers a solution-based approach to tackle the multitude of issues facing the nation. Ultimately, he hopes to re-empower the American people around the concept of
small government
Official Miller website - TomMiller2012.com

The former medical doctor officially announced his candidacy for the 2012
Republican Presidential nomination on May 13, 2011. The 75-year old Texas
Congressman will once again center his campaign on the theme of liberty, human rights and financial market reforms. With his small but vocal pockets of supporters spread all over the country, the Libertarian leaning Republican is set to be one of the most controversial characters on the campaign trail.   
     Official Paul website - ronpaul2012.com

Right from the moment John McCain lost the 2008 election to Barack Obama, Romney has emerged as the clear favorite for the Republican 2012 presidential nominee. The Harvard man has been comfortably leading every poll since then. Unless Bachmann, Huntsman, Pawlenty and company start to make ground soon, the liberal turned conservative former Governor of Massachusetts may just walk through the primaries. While his ideology and personal beliefs may be subject to debate, his knack for business is beyond question.    
Official Romney website - mittromney.com