Finally ...the 1st.Republican to officially throw his hat in the ring to challenge Obama....

After months of high-profile hemming and hawing by potential 2012 Republican hopefuls, one man is taking action.... Fred Karger

Fred Karger, a Republican and the nation's first openly-gay, major-party presidential candidate, is now the first to officially throw his hat in the ring for the chance to run against President Obama.

Karger, who has worked on Republican political campaigns for more than three decades, including Reagan-Bush in '84, plans to drop off his filing papers in person to the Federal Election Commission today.

He believes this move is a good sign for equality in America. "I compare it to a wedding. I've sat through dozens and dozens of weddings knowing I could never be the groom I always wanted to be," Karger says. "Now that has changed. And now with the change in public opinion and acceptance, I can run for president."

Karger doubts he'll do well in conservative Republican circles, but he is quick to point out that early-primary and caucus states Iowa and New Hampshire have growing numbers of independent voters, which are his target. But he says he's heard surprising enthusiasm from some Republicans at town hall meetings who appreciate his moderate social views, "statements like, 'Finally, a Republican I can support.'"..."Finally,a Republican I can get behind" 

Andrew Breitbart says the American  presidency is "beneath" Sara Palin.

No ..he's a GRINO..........and a self-identified Independant Republican and not affiliate with the National R-Party. 

Never held political office, supports immigrating reforn, opposes Obama’s troop expansion in Afghanistan,is not for giving tax relief to what he calls the rich (says making 250k is rich ) and is staunchly pro-choice....

Offers vague comments about being an optimistic figure in the White House who would encourage consumers to get out and spend money again. He would like to cut down on government bureaucracy, but is unable to name anything specific. “This issue area is newer to me,”he say's ............

He's really not serious about running for President ..He said he only hopes his candidacy can help other generations of LGBT individuals feel comfortable with their identity.

Born and raised in a suburb of Chicago, Ill., Glencoe ...ironically Glencoe is famous for being the "Queen of Suburbs"..

With that platform raising money will be the largest hurdle to overcome for a Karger campaign to gain any traction....unless he switchs partys and runs as a progressive Democrat ...

He does have a grassroots accomplishment though ... In 2006, Karger founded Save the Boom!!! a grassroots campaign to save the oldest gay bar in the Western US, the landmark Boom Boom Room and Coast Inn in Laguna Beach, CA. ..........

drJ -

Here's the link:

https://www.politico.com/news/stories/0311/51811.html

I would have to say ...since there is only one declared GOP candidate at this time ...it would have to be Fred........

Although unlike some Republicans at town hall meetings who appreciate his moderate social views -as stated in the OR article -and make statements like, 'Finally, a Republican I can support.'"..."Finally,a Republican I can get behind" ..

I can not support Fred  ...nor would I want to get behind him or vice-versa ...

And now Michelle Bachmann has thrown her hat into the ring.

Where does the GOP come up with these people? They couldn't make it any easier for Obama.