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Buddy Roemer for President 2012
Buddy Roemer for President 2012
Campaign	U.S. presidential election, 2012
Candidate	Buddy Roemer ; 52nd Governor of Louisiana; (1988–1992); U.S. Representative from Louisiana (1981–1988)
Affiliation	Reform Party
Status	Dropped out: May 31, 2012
Headquarters	Manchester, New Hampshire
Receipts	US$1,269,356.00
Slogan	Free to Lead
Website
	Roemer 2012; (archived - May 30, 2012)

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The 2012 presidential campaign of Buddy Roemer, 52nd Governor of Louisiana and former U.S. Representative of Louisiana began as a movement for the 2012 Republican Party nomination for President of the United States shortly following the 2010 midterm elections. After his exclusion from every nationally televised Republican debate, Roemer announced on February 22, 2012, that he would instead pursue a place on a third-party ticket, specifically the Reform Party and Americans Elect nominations. Shortly after Americans Elect announced they would not be fielding a candidate, Roemer's campaign announced on May 31, 2012, that he was ending his 2012 presidential campaign altogether.

Early stages

Exploratory committee

In January 2011, Roemer publicly stated that he was considering a bid for the U.S. presidency in 2012.^[1]^[2]^[3] On March 3, 2011, he announced the formation of an exploratory committee to prepare for a possible run for the 2012 presidential nomination of the Republican Party.^[4] Roemer stressed that campaign finance reform would be a key issue in his campaign.^[5] Roemer filed his organization with the Federal Elections Commission as an exploratory committee, and announced the organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 3, 2011.

Campaign developments

Roemer was denied an invitation to the first Republican presidential debate held on May 5, 2011. He responded by posting his responses to questions asked in the debate on his campaign's YouTube account.^[6]^[7]

On November 8, 2011, Roemer appeared on The Colbert Report in an "issue ad" coordinated directly with the Colbert Super PAC, a political action committee. The ad mimicked an ad featuring Democratic Senator Ben Nelson paid for by the Nebraska Democratic Party.^{[citation needed]}

Formal announcement

Roemer officially announced his candidacy at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire on July 21, 2011.^[8]^[9]

Candidate campaign participation

Roemer was not invited to any of the Republican debates because he failed to meet the 2% minimum criterion, and when he met the 2% minimum criterion, CNN (the debate organizer) increased the minimum fundraising requirement needed to be admitted to the debate.^[10] Roemer was not included as an option in several polls^[11] until the 2012 Iowa Caucus and the 2012 New Hampshire Primary in early January.^[12] Roemer attempted to reach audiences through social media, including tweeting responses to debates in which he could not participate. His donations average $30,000 a month, far below what is raised by the front runners.^[13]

This difference in campaign fundraising may be attributed to the fact that Roemer had limited donations to $100 (~$135.00 in 2023) per US citizen, and is denying all PAC, Super PAC, and corporate donations.^[14] His campaign garnered some visibility, nonetheless, when Roemer starred in an advertisement for Stephen Colbert's Super PAC, in November 2011. The ad lampooned the flimsiness of legal restrictions against Super PACs coordinating with the candidates they support.^[15]

On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, Buddy Roemer officially announced that he would seek the Americans Elect nomination.^[16]^[17]

Reform Party

Roemer sought additional third-party options after it became apparent he would not be competitive in any of the Republican primaries. While Roemer had expressed interest in Americans Elect,^[18] that organization announced on May 17, 2012, that Roemer had not garnered enough support in its polling to win the party's nomination, and that no one would run on the Americans Elect line in 2012.^[19]

There was also a movement within the Reform Party of the United States to draft Roemer to their ticket.^{[citation needed]}

On December 10, 2011, he appeared at an event organized by the Reform Party of New Jersey. He told the crowd: "If the Republican Party keeps shutting me out, I will find a way to have a third party stand with me, and we will get in those debates!" ^[20] Later that month, Dino Scaros, an organizer for the Pennsylvania Reform Party, appeared on a radio program to urge Roemer to join his party.

Reform Party of New Jersey Chairman Jake Zychick spent two weeks in New Hampshire campaigning with Roemer. The Governor retweeted a post urging all other Reform Party activists to do the same.

Columnist Dennis "DJ" Mikolay urged Roemer to join the Reform Party, saying: "The fact of the matter is simple: it is time for Buddy Roemer to leave the Republican Party behind. He has remained above their tomfoolery for years, and there is no reason for him to remain in a party that doesn’t share his ideals or ethics."

On February 22, 2012, Roemer announced he would seek the Reform Party's nomination. In the Reform Party of New Jersey's presidential straw poll at their state convention on April 14, 2012, Roemer lost to entrepreneur and fellow RPUSA presidential hopeful Andre Barnett by a 50% margin.^[21]

On April 7, 2012, it was announced that Roemer was reaching out to the Modern Whig Party for support.^[22]

Media attention

On January 5, 2012, Roemer held an A.M.A. ("Ask Me Anything") on reddit, answering questions about his political history, his tax policies, his views on insurance companies, and his opinion of the other presidential candidates.^[23]

Roemer's polls results and other aspects related to his campaign have been detailed in a series of Slate editorials entitled "Roementum", written by David Weigel, a top political correspondent and journalist.^[24]^[25]^[26]

Results

Roemer finished in last place among those on the ballot in the 2012 Iowa caucus; final results showed Roemer with 17 votes. He finished with fewer votes than no preference, the sum total of write-in candidates, and Herman Cain, who had already ceased campaigning a month prior.^[27]

In the New Hampshire primary Roemer received 945 votes for 0.38% of the total, coming in 7th place behind Rick Perry.

He was also on the ballot in Puerto Rico, Arizona, Michigan, California and Illinois, and qualified for the Idaho caucus as well as several other states.^[28] On March 20 he came in 3rd place in Puerto Rico with 2.3% of the vote. As of May 29, 2012, he has received 21,060 votes. On May 31, 2012, Roemer announced that he was ending his campaign for the presidency.^[29]

References

^ Kornacki, Steve (2011-03-03) The White House hopeful who lost to the Klansman Archived March 4, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Salon.com
^ "A Louisiana Governor for President -- Weekly column by John Maginnis". LaPolitics.com. Archived from the original on 2011-01-04.
^ "Buddy Roemer for president?". The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Archived from the original on 2011-02-04. Retrieved Feb 4, 2011.
^ "Roemer announces 2012 presidential bid" ^{[dead link‍]}, WXVT-TV.
^ Derby, Kevin (March 3, 2011)"Fighting for Campaign Finance Reform, Buddy Roemer Jumps into 2012 Race" Archived 2011-03-08 at the Wayback Machine, Sunshine State News. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
^ Roemer doesn’t have ‘PAC money required’ to play in Ames Archived August 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
^ "Interview with Republican Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer". Retrieved 6 January 2017.
^ Summers, Juana (2011-07-21). "Buddy Roemer officially kicks off W.H. campaign". Politico. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
^ Camia, Catalina (2011-07-21). "Ex-La. governor Buddy Roemer launches presidential bid". USA Today. Retrieved 2011-07-22.
^ "Find The Company Number You Need - The Right Sphere". Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
^ "Candidates & Races - Election 2012". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
^ "2012 New Hampshire Primary". 2012 New Hampshire Primary. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
^ Saslow, Eli (December 8, 2011). "Buddy Roemer among those struggling for a slot in GOP presidential race". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
^ buddyroemer.com
^ "Colbert Super PAC Ad - Undaunted Non-Coordination". The Colbert Report. July 11, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
^ Krupa, Charles (November 30, 2011). "Buddy Roemer to seek Americans Elect third-party nomination for president". The Times-Picayune. Archived from the original on December 3, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
^ Linkins, Jason (December 1, 2011). "Buddy Roemer Throws In His Lot With Americans Elect - Which Is A Huge Mistake". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 22, 2012.
^ "Buddy Roemer remains lone candidate wooing Americans Elect nomination". Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
^ Sarlin, Benji (May 17, 2012). Americans Elect: Sorry, No Candidate This Year Archived 2012-05-17 at the Wayback Machine. Talking Points Memo. Retrieved May 17, 2012.
^ release, press. "Louisiana Governor Running for President". Archived from the original on 11 January 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
^ "reformpartynj.org". Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
^ "Independent candidate Buddy Roemer is reaching out for support from the Modern Whig Party | Modern Whig Party". Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2012-04-08.
^ "IAMA 2012 GOP Presidential Candidate. I believe in Fair Trade, No Tax Loopholes, No Special Interests, Energy Innovation & Independence. $100 Donation Limit. I am Buddy Roemer. AMA • /r/IAmA". 5 January 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
^ Weigel, David (28 February 2012). "The Michigan Primary Ballot: Roementum". Retrieved 6 January 2017 – via Slate.
^ Weigel, David (22 February 2012). "Roementum Ends: Buddy Roemer Goes Third Party". Retrieved 6 January 2017 – via Slate.
^ Weigel, David (6 January 2012). "Roementum: Catch It". Retrieved 6 January 2017 – via Slate.
^ Iowa caucus results. Des Moines Register. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
^ Five Republican presidential candidates qualify for Idaho GOP Presidential Caucus Archived November 5, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Idaho Republican Party. Retrieved February 10, 2012.
^ Burns, Alexander (May 31, 2012) "Buddy Roemer quits 2012 race", Politico. Retrieved May 31, 2012

External links

Buddy Roemer 2012 official campaign site
Former Governor profile from the Louisiana Secretary of State
Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
Profile at Vote Smart
Financial information at OpenSecrets.org
Buddy Roemer (1987-1994), collected coverage at The New York Times
Buddy Roemer: 9 Questions with the GOP Presidential Candidate about Campaign Finance, the 99% and a Possible Split Ticket, Dan O'Mahony, Point Nine Nine, November 28, 2011
Buddy Roemer's Overshadowed New Hampshire Retail Experiment, Tyler Bridges, The Atlantic, December 20, 2011

[jan-1] Kornacki, Steve (2011-03-03) The White House hopeful who lost to the Klansman Archived March 4, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Salon.com

[2] "A Louisiana Governor for President -- Weekly column by John Maginnis". LaPolitics.com. Archived from the original on 2011-01-04.

[3] "Buddy Roemer for president?". The New Orleans Times-Picayune. Archived from the original on 2011-02-04. Retrieved Feb 4, 2011.

[4] "Roemer announces 2012 presidential bid" ^{[dead link‍]}, WXVT-TV.

[derby-5] Derby, Kevin (March 3, 2011)"Fighting for Campaign Finance Reform, Buddy Roemer Jumps into 2012 Race" Archived 2011-03-08 at the Wayback Machine, Sunshine State News. Retrieved March 3, 2011.

[6] Roemer doesn’t have ‘PAC money required’ to play in Ames Archived August 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine

[7] "Interview with Republican Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer". Retrieved 6 January 2017.

[8] Summers, Juana (2011-07-21). "Buddy Roemer officially kicks off W.H. campaign". Politico. Retrieved 2011-07-22.

[9] Camia, Catalina (2011-07-21). "Ex-La. governor Buddy Roemer launches presidential bid". USA Today. Retrieved 2011-07-22.

[10] "Find The Company Number You Need - The Right Sphere". Archived from the original on 29 May 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

[11] "Candidates & Races - Election 2012". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on November 4, 2018. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

[12] "2012 New Hampshire Primary". 2012 New Hampshire Primary. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

[13] Saslow, Eli (December 8, 2011). "Buddy Roemer among those struggling for a slot in GOP presidential race". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

[14] uddyroemer.com

[15] "Colbert Super PAC Ad - Undaunted Non-Coordination". The Colbert Report. July 11, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

[16] Krupa, Charles (November 30, 2011). "Buddy Roemer to seek Americans Elect third-party nomination for president". The Times-Picayune. Archived from the original on December 3, 2011. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

[17] Linkins, Jason (December 1, 2011). "Buddy Roemer Throws In His Lot With Americans Elect - Which Is A Huge Mistake". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 22, 2012.

[18] "Buddy Roemer remains lone candidate wooing Americans Elect nomination". Archived from the original on June 20, 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

[19] Sarlin, Benji (May 17, 2012). Americans Elect: Sorry, No Candidate This Year Archived 2012-05-17 at the Wayback Machine. Talking Points Memo. Retrieved May 17, 2012.

[20] release, press. "Louisiana Governor Running for President". Archived from the original on 11 January 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

[21] "reformpartynj.org". Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

[22] "Independent candidate Buddy Roemer is reaching out for support from the Modern Whig Party | Modern Whig Party". Archived from the original on 2012-04-14. Retrieved 2012-04-08.

[23] "IAMA 2012 GOP Presidential Candidate. I believe in Fair Trade, No Tax Loopholes, No Special Interests, Energy Innovation & Independence. $100 Donation Limit. I am Buddy Roemer. AMA • /r/IAmA". 5 January 2012. Retrieved 6 January 2017.

[24] Weigel, David (28 February 2012). "The Michigan Primary Ballot: Roementum". Retrieved 6 January 2017 – via Slate.

[25] Weigel, David (22 February 2012). "Roementum Ends: Buddy Roemer Goes Third Party". Retrieved 6 January 2017 – via Slate.

[26] Weigel, David (6 January 2012). "Roementum: Catch It". Retrieved 6 January 2017 – via Slate.

[27] Iowa caucus results. Des Moines Register. Retrieved January 3, 2012.

[28] Five Republican presidential candidates qualify for Idaho GOP Presidential Caucus Archived November 5, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Idaho Republican Party. Retrieved February 10, 2012.

[quits-29] Burns, Alexander (May 31, 2012) "Buddy Roemer quits 2012 race", Politico. Retrieved May 31, 2012

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-Former Governor of Louisiana and former U.S. Congressman [[Buddy Roemer]] of [[Louisiana]] began a movement for the [[Republican Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2012|2012 Republican Party nomination for President of the United States]] shortly following the [[United States midterm elections, 2010|2010 midterm elections]].
+The '''2012 presidential campaign of [[Buddy Roemer]]''',  52nd Governor of Louisiana and former U.S. Representative of [[Louisiana]] began as a movement for the [[Republican Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2012|2012 Republican Party nomination for President of the United States]] shortly following the [[United States midterm elections, 2010|2010 midterm elections]]. After his exclusion from every nationally televised Republican debate, Roemer announced on February 22, 2012, that he would instead pursue a place on a third-party ticket, specifically the [[Reform Party of the United States of America|Reform Party]] and [[Americans Elect]] nominations. Shortly after Americans Elect announced they would not be fielding a candidate, Roemer's campaign announced on May 31, 2012, that he was ending his 2012 presidential campaign altogether.
+==Early stages==
-Although he was rarely mentioned as a possible candidate, Roemer stopped short of a full-fledged candidacy before the beginning of the year. He had indicated in January 2011 that he was considering running for President of the United States.<ref name="jan"/>
+===Exploratory committee===
-Roemer has filed his organization with the [[Federal Elections Commission]] as an [[exploratory committee]], and announced the organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 3, 2011.
+[[File:Buddy Roemer exploratory committee.jpg|thumb|left|Logo for Roemer's exploratory committee]]
+In January 2011, Roemer publicly stated that he was considering a bid for the U.S. presidency in [[2012 United States presidential election|2012]].<ref name="jan">Kornacki, Steve (2011-03-03) [http://www.salon.com/news/2012_elections/index.html?story=/politics/war_room/2011/03/02/roemer_duke_president The White House hopeful who lost to the Klansman]  {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110304231157/http://www.salon.com/news/2012_elections/index.html?story=%2Fpolitics%2Fwar_room%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2Froemer_duke_president |date=March 4, 2011 }}, ''[[Salon.com]]''</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lapolitics.com/column.php |title=A Louisiana Governor for President -- Weekly column by John Maginnis |publisher= LaPolitics.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110104094423/http://www.lapolitics.com/column.php |archive-date=2011-01-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/01/buddy_roemer_for_president.html |title=Buddy Roemer for president? |publisher=The New Orleans Times-Picayune|access-date=Feb 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110204190239/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/01/buddy_roemer_for_president.html |archive-date=2011-02-04 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On March 3, 2011, he announced the formation of an [[exploratory committee]] to prepare for a possible run for the 2012 presidential nomination of the Republican Party.<ref>[http://www.wxvt.com/Global/story.asp?S=14181238 "Roemer announces 2012 presidential bid"] {{dead link|date=January 2017|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}, WXVT-TV.</ref> Roemer stressed that [[Campaign finance reform in the United States|campaign finance reform]] would be a key issue in his campaign.<ref name=derby>Derby, Kevin (March 3, 2011)[http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/fighting-campaign-finance-reform-buddy-roemer-jumps-2012-race "Fighting for Campaign Finance Reform, Buddy Roemer Jumps into 2012 Race"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308203633/http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/fighting-campaign-finance-reform-buddy-roemer-jumps-2012-race |date=2011-03-08 }}, ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved March 3, 2011.</ref>
-== Early stages ==
+Roemer filed his organization with the [[Federal Elections Commission]] as an [[exploratory committee]], and announced the organization in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on March 3, 2011.
-=== Exploratory committee ===
+{{clear}}
-In January 2011, Roemer publicly stated that he was considering a bid for the U.S. presidency in [[United States presidential election, 2012|2012]].<ref name="jan">Kornacki, Steve (2011-03-03) [http://www.salon.com/news/2012_elections/index.html?story=/politics/war_room/2011/03/02/roemer_duke_president The White House hopeful who lost to the Klansman], ''[[Salon.com]]''</ref><ref>{{cite web | url          = http://www.lapolitics.com/column.php | title        = A Louisiana Governor for President -- Weekly column by John Maginnis | publisher    = [http://www.lapolitics.com/ LaPolitics.com] | archiveurl   = http://www.webcitation.org/5w2geXstG | archivedate  = Jan. 26, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url          = http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/01/buddy_roemer_for_president.html| title        = Buddy Roemer for president?| publisher    = [http://www.nola.com/ The New Orleans Times-Picayune] | accessdate   = Feb. 04, 2011 | archiveurl   = http://www.webcitation.org/5wFpuEEeM | archivedate  = Feb. 04, 2011 }}</ref> On March 3, 2011, he announced the formation of an [[exploratory committee]] to prepare for a possible run for the 2012 presidential nomination of the Republican Party.<ref>[http://www.wxvt.com/Global/story.asp?S=14181238 "Roemer announces 2012 presidential bid"], WXVT-TV.</ref> Roemer stressed that [[campaign finance reform]] would be a key issue in his campaign.<ref name=derby>Derby, Kevin (March 3, 2011)[http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/fighting-campaign-finance-reform-buddy-roemer-jumps-2012-race "Fighting for Campaign Finance Reform, Buddy Roemer Jumps into 2012 Race"], ''Sunshine State News''. Retrieved March 3, 2011.</ref>
 ==Campaign developments==
-Roemer was denied an invitation to the first Republican presidential debate held on May 5, 2011. He responded by posting his responses to questions asked in the debate on his campaign's [[YouTube]] account.<ref>Levinson, Alexis (2011-05-06). [http://dailycaller.com/2011/05/06/roemer-barred-from-debate-responds-to-questions-on-youtube/ Roemer, barred from debate, responds to questions on YouTube]. ''The Daily Caller''. Retrieved 2011-05-06.</ref>
+Roemer was denied an invitation to the first Republican presidential debate held on May 5, 2011. He responded by posting his responses to questions asked in the debate on his campaign's [[YouTube]] account.<ref>[http://iowaindependent.com/59190/roemer-doesnt-have-pac-money-required-to-play-in-ames Roemer doesn’t have ‘PAC money required’ to play in Ames] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110818132011/http://iowaindependent.com/59190/roemer-doesnt-have-pac-money-required-to-play-in-ames |date=August 18, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogcritics.org/politics/article/interview-with-republican-presidential-candidate-buddy|title=Interview with Republican Presidential Candidate Buddy Roemer|access-date=6 January 2017}}</ref>
+On November 8, 2011, Roemer appeared on ''[[The Colbert Report]]'' in an "issue ad" coordinated directly with the [[Colbert Super PAC]], a political action committee.  The ad mimicked an ad featuring Democratic Senator [[Ben Nelson]] paid for by the Nebraska Democratic Party.{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}}
-[http://iowaindependent.com/59190/roemer-doesnt-have-pac-money-required-to-play-in-ames Roemer doesn’t have ‘PAC money required’ to play in Ames]
-[http://blogcritics.org/politics/article/interview-with-republican-presidential-candidate-buddy Interview with RJ Elliott.]
-On November 8th, 2011, Roemer appeared on the Colbert Report in an "issue ad" coordinated directly with the [[Colbert Super PAC]], a political action committee.  The ad mimicked an ad featuring Democratic Senator Ben Nelson and paid for by the Nebraska Democratic Party.{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}}
 ===Formal announcement===
-Roemer officially announced his candidacy at [[Dartmouth College]] in [[Hanover, New Hampshire]] on July 21, 2011.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0711/59576.html | title=Buddy Roemer officially kicks off W.H. campaign | work=Politico | date=2011-07-21 | accessdate=2011-07-22 | author=Summers, Juana}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/07/buddy-roemer-presidential-race-announcement-/1?csp=34news | title=Ex-La. governor Buddy Roemer launches presidential bid | work=USA Today | date=2011-07-21 | accessdate=2011-07-22 | author=Camia, Catalina}}</ref>
+Roemer officially announced his candidacy at [[Dartmouth College]] in [[Hanover, New Hampshire]] on July 21, 2011.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0711/59576.html | title=Buddy Roemer officially kicks off W.H. campaign | work=Politico | date=2011-07-21 | access-date=2011-07-22 | author=Summers, Juana}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/onpolitics/post/2011/07/buddy-roemer-presidential-race-announcement-/1?csp=34news | title=Ex-La. governor Buddy Roemer launches presidential bid | work=USA Today | date=2011-07-21 | access-date=2011-07-22 | author=Camia, Catalina}}</ref>
 ===Candidate campaign participation===
-Roemer has not been invited to any of the [[Republican Party (United States) presidential debates, 2012|Republican debates]] because he failed to meet the 2% minimum criteria, although Roemer correctly stated that his name was not included as an option in polls<ref>{{cite news| url=http://projects.wsj.com/campaign2012/candidates?mod=wsj_elections_2012_nav | work=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref>, that is until he was finally included in the Iowa Caucus and the 2012 New Hampshire Primary Poll in early January<ref>http://2012newhampshireprimary.com/</ref>. Roemer has attempted to reach audiences through social media, including tweeting responses to debates in which he could not participate.
+Roemer was not invited to any of the [[Republican Party (United States) presidential debates, 2012|Republican debates]] because he failed to meet the 2% minimum criterion, and when he met the 2% minimum criterion, CNN (the debate organizer) increased the minimum fundraising requirement needed to be admitted to the debate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.therightsphere.com/2012/01/why-is-rick-perry-invited-to-the-cnn-debate-but-not-buddy-roemer/|title=Find The Company Number You Need - The Right Sphere|access-date=6 January 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529182623/http://www.therightsphere.com/2012/01/why-is-rick-perry-invited-to-the-cnn-debate-but-not-buddy-roemer/|archive-date=29 May 2012}}</ref> Roemer was not included as an option in several polls<ref>{{cite web |url=http://projects.wsj.com/campaign2012/candidates?mod=wsj_elections_2012_nav |title=Candidates & Races - Election 2012 |publisher=The Wall Street Journal |access-date=February 22, 2012 |archive-date=November 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104151940/http://projects.wsj.com/campaign2012/candidates?mod=wsj_elections_2012_nav |url-status=dead }}</ref> until the [[Iowa Republican caucuses, 2012|2012 Iowa Caucus]] and the [[New Hampshire Republican primary, 2012|2012 New Hampshire Primary]] in early January.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://2012newhampshireprimary.com/ |title=2012 New Hampshire Primary |publisher=2012 New Hampshire Primary |access-date=February 22, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120214191141/http://2012newhampshireprimary.com/ |archive-date=February 14, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Roemer attempted to reach audiences through social media, including tweeting responses to debates in which he could not participate. His donations average $30,000 a  month, far below what is raised by the front runners.<ref>{{cite news|last=Saslow |first=Eli |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/buddy-roemer-among-those-struggling-for-a-slot-in-gop-presidential-race/2011/12/08/gIQAlXCRgO_print.html |title=Buddy Roemer among those struggling for a slot in GOP presidential race |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=December 8, 2011 |access-date=February 22, 2012}}</ref>
+This difference in campaign fundraising may be attributed to the fact that Roemer had limited donations to $100 (~${{Format price|{{Inflation|index=US|value=100|start_year=2011}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) per US citizen, and is denying all PAC, Super PAC, and corporate donations.<ref>buddyroemer.com</ref>  His campaign garnered some visibility, nonetheless, when Roemer starred in an advertisement for [[Stephen Colbert]]'s Super PAC, in November 2011. The ad lampooned the flimsiness of legal restrictions against Super PACs coordinating with the candidates they support.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/401632/november-07-2011/colbert-super-pac-ad---undaunted-non-coordination |title=Colbert Super PAC Ad - Undaunted Non-Coordination |publisher=The Colbert Report |date=July 11, 2011 |access-date=February 22, 2012}}</ref>
-Donations average $30,000 a month, which is about 1% of what the front runners raise in a good day.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/buddy-roemer-among-those-struggling-for-a-slot-in-gop-presidential-race/2011/12/08/gIQAlXCRgO_print.html | work=The Washington Post}}</ref> This difference in campaign fundraising can largely be attributed to Roemer has limited donations to $100 per United States Citizen, and denying all PAC, Super PAC, and corporate donations.<ref>buddyroemer.com</ref>
+On Wednesday, November 30, 2011, Buddy Roemer officially announced that he would seek the [[Americans Elect]] nomination.<ref>{{cite web|first=Charles |last=Krupa |url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/11/buddy_roemer_to_seek_americans.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111203212121/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/11/buddy_roemer_to_seek_americans.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 3, 2011 |title=Buddy Roemer to seek Americans Elect third-party nomination for president |publisher=The Times-Picayune |date=November 30, 2011 |access-date=February 22, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Linkins |first=Jason |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/01/buddy-roemer-throws-in-hi_n_1123857.html |title=Buddy Roemer Throws In His Lot With Americans Elect - Which Is A Huge Mistake |publisher=Huffington Post |date=December 1, 2011 |access-date=February 22, 2012}}</ref>
-Roemer has considered running under the banner of [[Americans Elect]], an organization which is trying to create a "unity" ticket of a president and vice president of opposing parties, through an internet poll. His platform would be campaign finance reform, and possible Democrats he mentioned could be palatable include deficit commission chair [[Erskine Bowles]] and Harvard Law School professor [[Lawrence Lessig]].<ref>http://bostonglobe.com/news/politics/2011/12/01/buddy-roemer-says-will-campaign-for-president-third-party-ticket/6SCaYpMAmcZVDOB8clztSJ/story.html</ref>
-==Third Party support==
+==Reform Party==
-[[File:Buddy Roemer RPNJ.JPG|thumb|right|Buddy Roemer addresses the [[Reform Party of New Jersey]]]]
+[[File:Buddy Roemer Reform Party.JPG|thumb|right|Buddy Roemer addresses the [[Reform Party of New Jersey]]]]
+Roemer sought additional third-party options after it became apparent he would not be competitive in any of the Republican primaries. While Roemer had expressed interest in [[Americans Elect]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/12/buddy_roemer_remains_lone_cand.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120620151914/http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/12/buddy_roemer_remains_lone_cand.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 20, 2012|title=Buddy Roemer remains lone candidate wooing Americans Elect nomination|access-date=6 January 2017}}</ref> that organization announced on May 17, 2012, that Roemer had not garnered enough support in its polling to win the party's nomination, and that no one would run on the Americans Elect line in 2012.<ref>Sarlin, Benji (May 17, 2012). [http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/americans-elect-sorry-no-candidate-this-year Americans Elect: Sorry, No Candidate This Year] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517220715/http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/americans-elect-sorry-no-candidate-this-year |date=2012-05-17 }}. ''Talking Points Memo''. Retrieved May 17, 2012.</ref>
-While Roemer's support within the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] has been lagging, he has made great leverage within third party circles {{Citation needed|date=January 2012}}. While Roemer has expressed interest in [[Americans Elect]] <ref>http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/12/buddy_roemer_remains_lone_cand.html</ref>, critics warn that the organization may go the way of [[Unity08]].
-There is also a movement within the [[Reform Party of the United States]] to draft Roemer to their ticket.
+There was also a movement within the [[Reform Party of the United States]] to draft Roemer to their ticket.{{Citation needed|date=January 2016}}
-On December 10th, 2011 he appeared at an event organized by the [[Reform Party of New Jersey]]. He told the crowd: "If the Republican Party keeps shutting me out, I will find a way to have a third party stand with me, and we will get in those debates!"  <ref>http://www.ahherald.com/newsbrief-mainmenu-2/monmouth-county-news/12214-louisiana-governor-running-for-president</ref> Later that month, Dino Scaros, an organizer for the Pennsylvania Reform Party, appeared on a radio program to urge Roemer to join his party.
+On December 10, 2011, he appeared at an event organized by the [[Reform Party of New Jersey]]. He told the crowd: "If the Republican Party keeps shutting me out, I will find a way to have a third party stand with me, and we will get in those debates!"  <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ahherald.com/newsbrief-mainmenu-2/monmouth-county-news/12214-louisiana-governor-running-for-president|title=Louisiana Governor Running for President|first=press|last=release|access-date=6 January 2017|archive-date=11 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111104341/http://www.ahherald.com/newsbrief-mainmenu-2/monmouth-county-news/12214-louisiana-governor-running-for-president|url-status=dead}}</ref> Later that month, Dino Scaros, an organizer for the Pennsylvania Reform Party, appeared on a radio program to urge Roemer to join his party.
-[[Reform Party of New Jersey]] Chairman [[Jake Zychick]] spent two weeks in New Hampshire campaigning with Roemer. The Governor retweeted a post urging all other [[Reform Party]] activists to do the same.
+[[Reform Party of New Jersey]] Chairman [[Jake Zychick]] spent two weeks in New Hampshire campaigning with Roemer. The Governor retweeted a post urging all other [[Reform Party of the United States of America|Reform Party]] activists to do the same.
-Columnist [[Dennis "DJ" Mikolay]] has urged Roemer to join the Reform  Party, saying: "The fact of the matter is simple: it is time for Buddy Roemer to leave the Republican Party behind. He has remained above their tomfoolery for years, and there is no reason for him to remain in a party that doesn’t share his ideals or ethics."
+Columnist [[Dennis "DJ" Mikolay]] urged Roemer to join the Reform  Party, saying: "The fact of the matter is simple: it is time for Buddy Roemer to leave the Republican Party behind. He has remained above their tomfoolery for years, and there is no reason for him to remain in a party that doesn’t share his ideals or ethics."
+On February 22, 2012, Roemer announced he would seek the Reform Party's nomination. In the Reform Party of New Jersey's presidential straw poll at their state convention on April 14, 2012, Roemer lost to entrepreneur and fellow RPUSA presidential hopeful [[Andre Barnett]] by a 50% margin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reformpartynj.org/convention-recap/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415174453/http://reformpartynj.org/convention-recap/|url-status=dead|archive-date=15 April 2013|title=reformpartynj.org|access-date=6 January 2017}}</ref>
+On April 7, 2012, it was announced that Roemer was reaching out to the [[Modern Whig Party]] for support.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.modernwhig.org/announcements/press-release/independent-candidate-buddy-roemer-reaching-out-support-modern-whig-part |title=Independent candidate Buddy Roemer is reaching out for support from the Modern Whig Party &#124; Modern Whig Party |access-date=2012-04-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414155802/http://www.modernwhig.org/announcements/press-release/independent-candidate-buddy-roemer-reaching-out-support-modern-whig-part |archive-date=2012-04-14 }}</ref>
 ==Media attention==
-On January 5th, 2012 Roemer did an IAMA on [[reddit]], answering questions about his political history, his tax policies, his views on insurance companies, his opinion of the other presidential candidates, and more. <ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/o4gxr/iama_2012_gop_presidential_candidate_i_believe_in/</ref>
+On January 5, 2012, Roemer held an A.M.A. ("Ask Me Anything") on [[reddit]], answering questions about his political history, his tax policies, his views on insurance companies, and his opinion of the other presidential candidates.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/o4gxr/iama_2012_gop_presidential_candidate_i_believe_in/|title=IAMA 2012 GOP Presidential Candidate. I believe in Fair Trade, No Tax Loopholes, No Special Interests, Energy Innovation & Independence. $100 Donation Limit. I am Buddy Roemer. AMA • /r/IAmA|date=5 January 2012 |access-date=6 January 2017}}</ref>
+Roemer's polls results and other aspects related to his campaign have been detailed in a series of ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]'' editorials entitled "Roementum", written by [[David Weigel]], a top political correspondent and journalist.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/02/28/the_michigan_primary_ballot_roementum.html|title=The Michigan Primary Ballot: Roementum|first=David|last=Weigel|date=28 February 2012|access-date=6 January 2017|via=Slate}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/02/22/roementum_ends_buddy_roemer_goes_third_party.html|title=Roementum Ends: Buddy Roemer Goes Third Party|first=David|last=Weigel|date=22 February 2012|access-date=6 January 2017|via=Slate}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2012/01/06/roementum_catch_it.html|title=Roementum: Catch It|first=David|last=Weigel|date=6 January 2012|access-date=6 January 2017|via=Slate}}</ref>
 ==Results==
 Roemer finished in last place among those on the ballot in the [[2012 Iowa caucus]]; final results showed Roemer with 17 votes. He finished with fewer votes than [[none of the above|no preference]], the sum total of [[write-in candidates]], and [[Herman Cain]], who had already ceased campaigning a month prior.<ref>[http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/data/iowa-caucus/results/ Iowa caucus results]. ''Des Moines Register''. Retrieved January 3, 2012.</ref>
-In the [[New Hampshire Republican primary, 2012| New Hampshire primary]] Roemer received 945 votes for 0.38% of the total, coming in 7th place behind [[Rick Perry]].
+In the [[New Hampshire Republican primary, 2012|New Hampshire primary]] Roemer received 945 votes for 0.38% of the total, coming in 7th place behind [[Rick Perry]].
-He is also on the ballot in Arizona, Michigan, California and Illinois, and qualified for the Idaho caucus.<ref>[http://idgop.org/five-republican-presidential-candidates-qualify-for-idaho-gop-presidential-caucus/ Five Republican presidential candidates qualify for Idaho GOP Presidential Caucus]. Idaho Republican Party. Retrieved February 10, 2012.</ref>
+He was also on the ballot in Puerto Rico, Arizona, Michigan, California and Illinois, and qualified for the Idaho caucus as well as several other states.<ref>[http://idgop.org/five-republican-presidential-candidates-qualify-for-idaho-gop-presidential-caucus/ Five Republican presidential candidates qualify for Idaho GOP Presidential Caucus] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105172400/http://idgop.org/five-republican-presidential-candidates-qualify-for-idaho-gop-presidential-caucus/ |date=November 5, 2013 }}. Idaho Republican Party. Retrieved February 10, 2012.</ref> On March 20 he came in 3rd place in Puerto Rico with 2.3% of the vote. As of May 29, 2012, he has received 21,060 votes. On May 31, 2012, Roemer announced that he was ending his campaign for the presidency.<ref name="quits">Burns, Alexander (May 31, 2012) [http://www.politico.com/blogs/burns-haberman/2012/05/buddy-roemer-quits-race-124899.html "Buddy Roemer quits 2012 race"], ''[[Politico (newspaper)|Politico]]''. Retrieved May 31, 2012</ref>
 ==References==
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 * [http://buddyroemer.com/ Buddy Roemer 2012] ''official campaign site''
-* [http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/409/Default.aspx Former Governor profile] from the [[Louisiana Secretary of State]]
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080221041650/http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/409/Default.aspx Former Governor profile] from the [[Louisiana Secretary of State]]
+* {{CongLinks | congbio=R000384 | votesmart=128775 | fec=P20002523 | congress= }}<!-- Links formerly displayed via the {{CongLinks}} template:
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+* [http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/409354 Congressional profile] at [[GovTrack]]
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+* [http://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n92-7805 Works by or about Buddy Roemer presidential campaign, 2012] in libraries ([[WorldCat]] catalog)
+* [http://www.c-spanvideo.org/charlesroemer Appearances] on [[C-SPAN]] programs
+* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4556609 Appearances] at the [[Internet Movie Database]]
+* -->
 *[http://www.opensecrets.org/pres12/candidate.php?id=N00022270 Financial information] at [[OpenSecrets.org]]
-*[http://www.nytimes.com/keyword/buddy-roemer Buddy Roemer (1987-1994)], collected coverage at ''[[The New York Times]]''
+*[https://www.nytimes.com/keyword/buddy-roemer Buddy Roemer (1987-1994)], collected coverage at ''[[The New York Times]]''
-* [http://www.pointninenine.com/2011/11/buddy-roemer-9-questions-with-the-gop-presidential-candidate-about-campaign-finance-the-99-and-a-possible-split-ticket/ Buddy Roemer: 9 Questions with the GOP Presidential Candidate about Campaign Finance, the 99% and a Possible Split Ticket], Dan O'Mahony, ''Point Nine Nine'', November 28, 2011
+* [https://web.archive.org/web/20120426010113/http://www.pointninenine.com/2011/11/buddy-roemer-9-questions-with-the-gop-presidential-candidate-about-campaign-finance-the-99-and-a-possible-split-ticket/ Buddy Roemer: 9 Questions with the GOP Presidential Candidate about Campaign Finance, the 99% and a Possible Split Ticket], Dan O'Mahony, ''Point Nine Nine'', November 28, 2011
-* [http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/12/buddy-roemers-overshadowed-nh-retail-experiment/250191/ Buddy Roemer's Overshadowed New Hampshire Retail Experiment], Tyler Bridges, ''[[The Atlantic]]'', December 20, 2011
+* [https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2011/12/buddy-roemers-overshadowed-nh-retail-experiment/250191/ Buddy Roemer's Overshadowed New Hampshire Retail Experiment], Tyler Bridges, ''[[The Atlantic]]'', December 20, 2011
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