Hail to the Chief Hail to the Chief "Hail to the Chief" is the official Presidential Anthem of the United States, composed by James Sanderson. The song's playing accompanies the appearance of the President of the United States at many public events. For major official occasions, the United States Marine Band and other military ensembles are generally the performers, so directives of the United States Department of Defense have, since 1954, been the main basis for according it official status. It is preceded by four ruffles and flourishes when played for the President. The song is also played during a former President's state funeral
Nationwide opinion polling for the 2012 United States presidential election Nationwide opinion polling for the 2012 United States presidential election This page lists nationwide public opinion polls that were conducted relating to the 2012 United States presidential election between Democratic Incumbent President Barack Obama, Republican Mitt Romney, as well as other third-party and independent challengers. The persons named in the polls were official candidates in the general election or former candidates for a particular party's nomination. Convention Nominations completed on September 6, 2012 President Barack Obama ran uncontested in most states for the 2012 Democratic presidential nomination. Hypothetical polling "See Nationwide opinion polling for the Republican Party 2012 presidential primaries"