The Most Popular Republicans Among Baby Boomers

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Baby boomers are those who were born after World War II when there was a birth rate spike. This means people who were born between 1946 and 1964. This is a group of people who have witnessed some of the most influential events in the history of the country. Their experiences have shaped their values, and many baby boomers find themselves aligned with the values of the Republican Party.

To put this list together of the most popular Republicans among baby boomers, 247 Tempo reviewed data provided by YouGov and visited the respective government websites of each individual listed. (On the other side of the coin, check out The 15 Most Popular Democrats Among Baby Boomers.)

The controversial former president is still a favorite for many Republicans who look to him for his unabashed expression and his attempts to "drain the swamp." Donald Trump wasn't always a Republican, though. He frolicked about on the left side wing of the same bird for years until his run for the presidency. Trump became the 45th president in 2017 and served a four-year term. He has long been a successful businessman, trying his hand in several industries, including real estate and entertainment. He has also authored several best-sellers. Currently, he is in the running for president again for a Biden-Trump rematch.

He served alongside Donald Trump as Vice President between 2017 and 2021. In 1981, Mike Pence graduated from Hanover College with a bachelor's degree in history. During his time in college, he rekindled his relationship with God and re-adopted his Christian faith. By the age of 40, he had entered the US House of Representatives. He was eventually elected to serve as Chairman of the House Republican Study Committee and House Republican Conference Chairman. He served as the Governor of Indiana, and all the positive change he left in his tracks earned him the spot in office he became most well-known for.

He is a Republican senator who has represented Kentucky for nearly 40 years and remains popular among baby boomers. Mitch McConnell recently announced he would be stepping down from his current role. He has had a long political career since he graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1967, having at one point served in the administration of former President Gerald R. Ford.

His election into the Senate occurred in 1984 and he quickly became known for his headstrong ideas. Over time, he was more flexible, however, and open to compromise. During former President Trump's administration, McConnell voted to acquit Trump following the January 6th attack on the US capitol, but he did confirm that he felt Trump was at fault for "provoking" the incident. He stands as the longest-serving Senate Party Leader in the history of the US.

He's long been known for his get-it-done attitude and most recently, he was sworn in as Utah's senator. This occurred in 2019 and since then, Mitt Romney has been serving on several different committees. He has been vocal about US foreign policy as well as national security and as a result, he has influenced Congress to ensure the US holds a better position to counter any threats. By 2021, the national defense bill was developed, including an amendment made by Romney himself. His work focuses on improving the lives of Utah's residents as well as the country as a whole. Before his political career, he had a successful business career. A family man, he has been married to his wife for over 50 years and together, they have 25 grandchildren.

She was previously the governor of South Carolina and moved to serve at the United Nations as the US ambassador. Nikki Haley's political career started early, and it led her to become the first-ever female governor in the state of South Carolina. Not only that, but she was also the first Indian American woman to take on that role. In 2023, Haley announced that she would be running for president. She later dropped out. Most recently, Haley is tackling a new role working with the Hudson Institute, which specializes in foreign policy affairs.

He believes in the American dream because he has lived it. Ted Cruz went to Harvard Law School after earning his undergraduate degree from Princeton. By 1999, Cruz had joined George W. Bush's presidential campaign. It was during this time that he met his wife, Heidi Nelson. After serving during the Bush administration, Cruz returned to the great state of Texas to serve as the Solicitor General. During this time, he defended several American rights in the Supreme Court, including the right to keep and bear arms and freedom of speech. After this, he returned to work in private practice.

He graduated with honors from Yale University as well as Harvard Law School. Ron DeSantis served as a JAG officer for the US Navy and during his active duty service, he was a part of the operations at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. He was later deployed to Iraq and eventually earned the Bronze Star Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal. When he was no longer on active duty, DeSantis moved on to serve as a federal prosecutor with a focus on convicting child predators. His election to Congress occurred in 2012 and he did not accept his congressional pension and health insurance plan because he doesn't believe in politicians receiving special treatment. He is Florida's 46th governor, he's married to Casey DeSantis, and they have two children together.

In his early 30s, Ben Carson was working at Johns Hopkins Hospital as the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery. He became well known after successfully separating conjoined twins. His early life was challenging but he went on to receive academic honors before going to medical school. In 2013, Carson retired from medicine and a couple of years later, he decided to pursue a political career. Though he initially wanted to become a Republican candidate for the US presidency, he dropped out and instead joined forces with Donald Trump. Trump appointed him as the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

It's been said that Lindsey Graham has earned bragging rights on foreign policy. He is ultimately focused on solving problems that relate to national defense. He's been excellent in removing government overreach, which has allowed businesses to create more jobs for the American people. He has consistently worked toward cutting unnecessary spending and reducing the burden of taxes for taxpayers. He was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and later in 2008, 2014, and 2020. Today, Graham serves on several committees, primarily as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

He's been well-known as "the Terminator" and surprised fans when he pivoted to a political career, serving as governor of California. Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Austria and made his way to the US in 1968, just before the height of his bodybuilding career, which eventually transformed into his acting career. In 2003, he pivoted and won a seat as the Republican governor, saying things like "If they don't have the guts, I call them 'girlie-men'" when referring to Democrats. He served two terms before returning to his career in Hollywood.

She studied at the University of Idaho and received a bachelor of science degree in communications and journalism. She has lived in Alaska since 1964 and in 2006, she was elected as governor of the state. This was the first time a woman was elected in Alaska. During her terms, she focused on a few issues, including transportation, infrastructure, education, public health, and resource development. A couple of years later in 2008, Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain selected her to run as vice president. Palin eventually resigned and today, she continues sharing her distinct political views with the goal of promoting Republican values.

He retired from his political career but Dick Cheney once served in the George H.W. Bush administration. He became the Secretary of Defense. Prior to this appointment, Cheney studied at several well-known universities, including Yale University and the University of Wisconsin. During his tenure, there was some conflict between Cheney and Congress but he ended up serving as vice president during the two terms that Bush was present. Interestingly, Cheney is outspoken about his feelings toward fellow Republican, Donald Trump, calling him a "threat to our republic" in an ad in 2022.

A resident of New Jersey for his entire life, Chris Christie has always felt a strong connection and sense of responsibility to the state. In 2010, he was sworn in as the governor of New Jersey. In 2014, he was sworn in again to serve his second term. Prior to serving in this role, Christie was the US Attorney for the District of New Jersey. In that role, he focused on several issues, including terrorism, gangs, human trafficking, and corporate crime. Later he focused on creating jobs, education reform, and pension reform. After his second term ended, he registered as a lobbyist.

He did such a fine job as the governor of Florida that he became the only Republican to be reelected for a second term. Jeb Bush served between 1999 and 2007. His conservative values shone through his actions and one of the ways that he impacted the state was by limiting government to improve the economy. During his tenure, there were over 1 million jobs created. He also cut back 20 billion in taxes. His plans were strategic and Florida began to see the science industry prosper. Though he has retired from his political career, his old-school, conservative values remain. He currently operates a consulting firm and is the Senior Advisor to Barclays Capital. He's also on the boards of several corporations and contributes to charitable organizations.

His negotiation skills were unmatched in much the same way as his tenacity. Bob Dole was severely injured during World War II and had to spend several years in a military hospital during his recovery. Dole was not afraid of crossing party lines and was keen on forging bipartisan alliances like when he worked with George McGovern, a Democrat, to reform the federal food stamp program. Joel served in the Senate representing Kansas for over 27 years and eventually left so he could run for president. In 2018, he received the Congressional Gold Medal. He passed away in 2021 when he was 98 years old.

He has a penchant for problem-solving using a practical approach and it's what made him a talented surgeon and an admirable Senator. Dr. Rand Paul was elected to the US Senate in 2010 and has since been steadfast in his goal to keep government from overreaching. He's not a career politician and instead made the shift from his medical career to shake things up in Washington DC. Dr. Paul continues serving as a US Senator and when he's not inundated with work, he performs pro bono eye surgeries for those who need a helping hand in Kentucky. He also offers eye surgery free of cost to children from different countries.

Born in South Carolina, Tim Scott grew up in a single-parent home. With the help of a mentor along with his mother, he was able to rise above his circumstances and turn his life around in school. He developed a mission statement to "positively affect the lives of 1 billion people." Scott now serves as the US Senator of South Carolina. He joined the Senate in 2013 and has since pioneered efforts to positively impact American families. In 2017, he created a tax reform package that meant improvement for troubled communities. He also focuses on other issues, including education and workforce development. He serves on several senate committees, including housing and urban affairs, banking, finance, foreign relations, small business and entrepreneurship, and aging.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Newt Gingrich developed an interest in politics when he was still a young man. He wasn't successful in his first two attempts running for Congress, but in 1978 he was elected as a representative of Georgia for the US House. His platform was conservative and focused on lowering taxes. Later, he co-founded the Congressional Military Reform Caucus and the Congressional Space Caucus. Two years later in 1983, he went on to found the Conservative Opportunity Society. His conservative ideals were always at the forefront of his mind and he became well known for the document he wrote, "Contract with America." He went on to publish several more books in the late 90s.

He was first the Governor of Texas and developed a reputation for his conservative principles, which included strong families, taking personal responsibility, and limited government. After serving as Governor of Texas, he became the 43rd president of the US. He served two terms from 2001 until 2009. Bush attended Yale University and earned a bachelor's degree in history. After that, he served as an F-102 Fighter Pilot in the Texas Air National Guard. He then received a master's degree from Harvard Business School. Bush published a memoir in 2010 and started the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU in Dallas, TX. In retirement, he continues living a fulfilled life that includes fitness, golf, and painting.

He was the first person who served as the National Security Adviser and the Secretary of State — at the same time. Henry Kissinger was born in Germany and immigrated to the US in 1938. He became a naturalized citizen and used his skills as an interpreter for the US Army. When World War II was over, Kissinger went on to Study at Harvard University. He played a major role in assisting Israel after the Egypt and Syria attack in 1973 and he also took part in negotiations that led to the August 1975 Helsinki Accord. He passed away in 2023. (Curious about which Republicans Americans overall like best? Next, read The Most Popular Republicans in the US.)