How do I run for President of the United States in 2012?

Question

More specifically, am I required to file for the formation of a presidential exploratory committee with the Federal Election Commission before I can officially throw my hat into the fray?

By 2012, I will have met the constitutional criteria necessary to become a United States president and I'm making a serious inquiry which is why I'm asking so early. So, how do I get started?

Answer 1

become a black woman. Everyone will vote for you to make a doubly historic vote and at the same time prove they are not racist or sexist. One card got obama this far, imagine what 2 could do for you!

Answer 2

Quickly move to Alaska where its very easy to become Governor. Later hope to God that an old Republican picks you as their running mate. Its very quite simple.

Answer 3

easiest way is to become active in some small political party, i.e. the American Tax Payer's Party.  They'll put you on the ballot, and no one will know you exist.

Answer 4

Start by having yard sales to raise $40,000,000. or win the lottery.

Of course if you are rich it won't matter just write checks out.

McCain-Palin 2008

Answer 5

Evidently all you need to do is promise the unwashed masses that you stand for Change and Hope. Take some public speaking courses and hire the best speech writers you can afford.

Answer 6

Come up with a slogan that vulnerable people will fall for

Answer 7

Get some funky tan-purplish colored lips and huge ears. Come up with some story about your mom being white and your dad being from some African Country and youve got the election in the bag.  

Answer 8

You should ask obama he'll tell you these dumb americans will vote anyone in. You should go get a raciest preacher, turns out that helps

Answer 9

Your statement of being a conservative caught my attention. I will consider voting for you. You should join the GOP or run as an Independent.

ps. Email me right now at [e-mail]

Answer 10

just say your a POW and become wrinkly. Also make sure you have bad arthritis. O and it help if your Christian because people are too ignorant to trust a Muslim or a Atheist or a Homosexual or a Jew in the white house

Answer 11

All you need is $75 (and I'm not kidding) and a sad story to tell (if it gets any sadder than McCain's you'll put the audience into a coma) and you are on your way.

Oh and you have to be 35....I assume they think one is mature by then....HA!!!!

Answer 12

Sorry, but asking thie question on Yahoo precludes you from getting my vote.  Perhaps a political science degree would help you.

Answer 13

What will you do differently??

Answer 14

If you have to ask, you are not serious.

Answer 15

Run for Senator in Illinois this year.  

Answer 16

I'll vote for you

Answer 17

Well you just have to join the Armed Services and get caught by the enemy for a while.  Then when you get back find a rich woman to marry.