Some are familiar. Others aren’t. But Saturday they all gather before some 1,000 Republican faithful in Iowa to make a pitch for the presidency. McClatchy gives you a breakdown of who’s who.
Familiar faces, running again
Rick Perry
Former governor of Texas
Long run as governor of Texas
Memories of 2011 presidential debate gaffes
Mike Huckabee
Former governor of Arkansas
Loyal following among Christian conservatives
Collapsed among more diverse voting blocs in '08 White House bid
Rick Santorum
Former senator
Social conservative message resonated in '12 White House run
Unable to attract center-right voters in '12 bid
James Gilmore
Former governor of Virginia
Was governor of Virginia; led state's Republican party
Not well known among voters; hasn't won an election in a long time
Donald Trump
Entrepreneur
Good with conservative crowds and a well known personality
Known for outrageous statements; often toys with running but ultimately doesn't
New GOP hopefuls
John Bolton
Former ambassador to the United Nations
Experienced in foreign affairs
Little known among voters
Ted Cruz
Senator
Rouses crowds with fiery conservative pitches
Center-right Republicans often find him strident
Christ Christie
Governor of New Jersey
Won two elections for governor with diverse coalitions
Temper and questions about New Jersey's fiscal health
Scott Walker
Governor of Wisconsin
Won 3 of 4 Wisconsin statewide elections in last 4 years
Untested on the national stage
Ben Carson
Doctor
Has attracted a strong following among evangelicals
Has never fun for political office; some of his comments are seen as polarizing
Carly Fiorina
Tech executive
Only woman in the field; California background
Ran lackluster Senate race in California
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