Dick Gephardt
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Dick Gephardt
U.S.A.
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Personal Background
Dick Gephardt holds a Bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. He began his career in public service as an alderman in St. Louis before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Gephardt transitioned to private sector leadership, founding Gephardt Group and serving as a strategic advisor and board member for various corporations. He has also held influential roles in healthcare and technology sectors, including chairing the Board of Trustees of The Scripps Research Institute and co-founding the Council for Responsible Social Media.
Political Ideas
Dick Gephardt's political identity is marked by a curious ideological agility, particularly in his economic policy stances. Initially, he supported Reagan-era tax cuts, but later became a vocal opponent of similar policies under George W. Bush. His healthcare policy positions also reflect a calculated approach, advocating for extending patents while opposing a public option for national health care. Gephardt's foreign policy stance, initially supporting the Iraq invasion but later calling it a mistake, further illustrates his nuanced and sometimes contradictory policy positions.
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Election History
Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
59.06% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
58.00% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
55.80% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
58.99% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
57.70% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
64.10% of vote
Election History
Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
56.80% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
62.80% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
69.00% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
Unopposed
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
77.90% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
77.60% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
81.90% of vote
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Missouri House of Representatives 3rd District
63.70% of vote
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