On November 8, 2016, the name of the 58th President of the United States of America will become known. The US election race has already begun and is gradually gaining momentum. We bring to the attention of readers a rating of candidates for the US presidency in 2016. Applicants for this high position are distributed based on surveys conducted in individual states from October to December 2015. The names of the two most popular presidential candidates among voters are already known, but before the election date, the situation could radically change.
10. Rand Paul
The 10th place in the ranking of US presidential candidates in 2016 is shared by two applicants for this honorable position - Rand Paul, Kentucky Senator and Governor of Arkansas Mike Huckabee. They both represent the Republican Party.
Randal Paul belongs to the dynasty of politicians. His father served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Republican Party of the United States and in 2008 participated in the presidential election as one of the candidates. Randal Paul graduated from medical school and became an ophthalmologist, but then went in the footsteps of his father. His political career was a success - in 2011 he was elected a senator from Kentucky, and in April 2015 announced his desire to participate in the presidential elections in the United States of America.
Michael Huckabee is an extremely interesting person. From childhood, religion played a big role in his life. Huckabee delivered his first sermon at the request of a local church pastor at the age of 15. Despite the obvious inclinations of a leader and a politician, he became a preacher. In 1990, he began to engage in politics and took part in the elections to the Senate. From 1996 to 2007, he served as Governor of Arkansas. In 2008, he participated in the presidential election.
9. Carly Fiorina
Ninth place in the ranking of US presidential candidates in 2016 is the former CEO of one of the largest companies in the world Hewlett-Packard Carly Fiorina. After graduating from Stanford University and the School of Management, she made a brilliant career as a business woman. Carly Fiorina has gone from a regular sales representative to president of the largest information technology company in America. She started politics in 2008, becoming Senator John McCain's economic adviser during the presidential election. In May 2015, Fiorina officially announced her intention to run for the presidency of the Republican Party. He advocates increased attention to the enemies of the United States, including the President of Russia, and speaks out for arming Ukraine and conducting full-scale military exercises in the Baltic countries.
8. Jeb Bush
On the 8th place in the ranking of US presidential candidates in 2016 Jeb Bush. The father and older brother of the politician at one time acted as President of the United States. Before starting a political career, Jeb Bush was a family business in Texas. In 1998, he became governor of Florida and was elected to this post twice. In the spring of 2015, he gave up all leadership positions in political and financial organizations and devoted himself completely to the upcoming presidential election.
7. Ted Cruz
The seventh place in the ranking of US presidential candidates in 2016 is in Teda Cruise, senator from Texas. He became the first participant in the election race, in March 2015 announcing his desire to participate in the upcoming presidential elections.
6. Marco Rubio
Florida Senator Marco Rubio, one of the Top 100 most influential people, takes 6th place in the ranking of US presidential candidates. He began his political career immediately after graduation. He enjoys authority among his colleagues in the Republican Party. He is one of the youngest politicians in the United States - Rubio, 44 years old.
5. John Keysich
Ohio State Governor Fifth Ranking 2016 John Keysich. Political activity began after graduation. At the age of 26, in 1978, Keysich became the youngest senator from Ohio. In 2000, he attempted to win the presidential election, but was forced to leave the race due to poor fundraising. The politician is also known to Americans as the host of the program Heartland with John Kasich, which went from 2001 to 2007 on Fox News Channel. The emphasis in his election campaign by the Governor of Ohio is on minimizing state participation in the economy.
4. Ben Carson
Neurosurgeon and writer Ben Carson - on the 4th place in the ranking 2016 US presidential candidates. In medical circles, he is known for being the first in the world to carry out a successful and complicated operation to separate Siamese twins, fused at the back of his head. The dream of becoming a doctor appeared at Carson at school, and he made great efforts to realize it. Having worked 36 years as a neurosurgeon, in 2013 Ben Carson retired and took up political activities. According to surveys in three states (Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania), he ranks second among Republican candidates.
3. Bernie Sanders
The third place in the ranking of candidates for the post of President of the United States in 2016 - with a senator from the state of Vermont Bernie Sanders. He represents the Democratic Party. Sanders refused financial assistance from large corporations for his election campaign and accepts only private donations. He actively positions himself as a defender of the interests of the middle and working class.
2. Donald Trump
Billionaire Donald Trumprepresenting the Republican Party, ranks second in the ranking of US presidential contenders in 2016. He first takes part in the election race for this high position. Trump is a very famous multimedia personality, but initially experts rated his chances low. Meanwhile, the billionaire’s strength is serious financial resources, which he can devote to supporting his election campaign. Voters may like his assertiveness and ability to stay in front of an audience. The billionaire promised to "make America great again" and solve the urgent issue of illegal migration by building a giant wall on the border with Mexico.
1. Hillary Clinton
The former first lady heads the ranking of US presidential candidates in 2016 Hillary Clinton. She has every chance to win the election race and become the first woman president in the history of the United States of America. Political talent and the ability not to occupy her. This is her second attempt to lead the country - in 2008, Clinton lost to Barack Obama.