Name: Frederick W. Smith

Claim to Fame: Founded FedEx

Politics: Mainstream Republican

Obvious Strength: As conversant in public policy as he is in business.

Potential Pitfall: Paid himself $7.7 million in 2009, a year FedEx laid off 1,000 employees.

Sundry: Fraternity brother of George W. Bush at Yale; U.S. Marine who saw combat in Vietnam

Memorable Quote: "I wanted to do something constructive after blowing so many things up."