Age: 63

Party affiliation: Republican

Hometown: Born in Lincoln, Neb., grew up in Casper, Wyo.

Occupation: Vice President

Education: Bachelor's and master's degrees from University of Wyoming

Experience: Nixon administration, Deputy Assistant to President Ford, White House Chief of Staff, House Rep. from Wyoming, Secretary of Defense, Chairman and CEO of Halliburton Company

Family: Spouse Lynne; daughters Elizabeth and Mary

Web site: georgewbush.com