Former Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey says he's running for president.
The Republican was mayor from 2003 to 2007.
Touting his financial background in his announcement,
Laffey says the country does not need another "lofty" businessman or another career politician in the White House.
He says he's the only one with the backbone and track record to confront the nation's fiscal problems.
Laffey calls himself a "serial fixer" who is prepared to tackle the thorny issues from the debt to social security and protecting gun rights among other things.
(Photo Credit: Steve Laffey.com)