From Politico: John James Announces Senate bid in Michigan John is a successful, articulate, and intelligent conservative whose impeccable character is impossible for liberals to deface with slander and lies. He's a West Point graduate, Ranger-qualified aviation officer, and retired Army Captain who served with distinction while leading two Apache helicopter platoons in Iraq. He's also a successful businessman, having quadrupled his company's revenue and added 100 new employees in his first 5 years as President. And through each step of his journey, John has led with courage, conviction, and a servant-first mentality that comes from his Christian faith.