George BushFull name: George Walker Bush
Party: Republican
Status: Announced candidacy June 12, 1999 in Des Moines, Iowa
Age on Inauguration Day 2001: 54
Born: July 6, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut
Residence: Austin, Texas
Education: M.B.A. in business administration, Harvard (1975); B.A. in history, Yale (1968)
Family: Married to Laura Welch Bush; have twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna
Religion: Methodist
Political experience: Governor of Texas (1995-present); Adviser and speechwriter for father's presidential campaign (1987-88); Republican nominee for U.S. Representative from Texas' 19th district (1978)
Professional experience: Managing General Partner, Texas Rangers Baseball team (1989-94); Consultant, Harken Energy Corporation (1986); President, Spectrum Corporation (1984-86); Founder/CEO, Bush Exploration (1975-84)
Military service: Pilot in the Texas Air National Guard (1968-1973)
Campaign office:
Web site: http://www.georgewbush.com
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