They Offered to Lead Their Nation: A Review of the Announcement Speech of Ben Carson 2016 Republican Candidate for President of the United States

They Offered to Lead Their Nation is a book series of reviews of the announcement speeches of Republican candidates for President of the United States. An announcement speech reveals the major platform of a candidate and why he or she has chosen to throw a hat in the ring. These volumes have a simple goal - that you to know what the candidate said in the announcement speech.

These reviews are not to play “gotcha” with any candidate. Don Cole presents a concise review of the announcement speech. He wants you to know what the candidate believes is important and wants you to hear.

One of these candidates will likely be taking the Oath of Office a few months from now as the 42nd President of the United States. What that person thought of as important at the beginning will likely be the foundation on which all future decisions are made.

Here is what some others have said about "They Offered to Lead Their Nation."

Don Cole does what any conscientious voter should do....but most of us don’t. He listens carefully to what each candidate says and objectively distills that down into what it means. He provides his readers the means to make an informed decision, rather than relying on what others say about the candidate. Rather than trying to convince you who you should support, he gives the reader the tools to decide for themselves...in essence, the way our Republic was designed. His work will make us all better citizens by becoming more informed voters. Unless one plans to do the laborious research themselves, you will not find a more informative, objective, and helpful source than Don Cole. - Sonny Perdue Governor Georgia 2003-2011

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In this world of abundant information we sometimes can’t see the forest for the trees. These reviews are short and concise therefore a valuable tool for me to make a more informed decision. How can we complain if we don’t do our part to make it better? Thank you Don. - David S. (Steve) Southwell - Owner Smoakies Bar-B-Que Cordele, Georgia

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Don Cole has written an interesting compendium summarizing and analyzing the announcement speeches of the 2016 GOP Presidential field. It contains lots of historical context and comparisons making it a valuable resource for readers in developing their own opinions about the race. - Randy Evans - Republican National Committee - National Committeeman - Georgia

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Don’s compilation of announcement reviews is truly worth the read. In a field crowded with Republican hopefuls, Don presents the issues that the candidates defined in their drive for the nation’s highest office. - Bob Koncerak - Founding Chairman, Republican Leadership for Georgia

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An astute observer of the national political scene, Don Cole provides an excellent analysis of the announcement speeches of each Republican Presidential candidate. His insights provide a common sense voter’s guide for conservatives and independents across the nation. - Patrick T Malone - Senior Partner - The PAR Group

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Don Cole is a true Grassroots Activist - these reviews are a Resource for Voters seeking to make an informed decision to Choose to our 2016 Republican Nominee. - Alec Poitevint - Republican National Committee -Member 1989-2012

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I am not as involved on the political process as I should be. Therefore I was delighted to have this fair and unbiased synopsis of each presidential candidacy speech up to this point. - Frankie Ross, Average Citizen

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