Dick Poff

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Richard Harding Poff

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 19, 1923
Date of Death June 27, 2011 (Age: 87)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Dick Poff graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law and served as a bomber pilot in World War II, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross. He began his career in public service by becoming the first Republican to represent his region in Congress since Reconstruction. Poff authored significant legislation, including most of the Twenty-fifth Amendment and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). After a long legislative career, he transitioned to the judiciary, serving on the Virginia Supreme Court until his retirement.

Political Ideas

Dick Poff's political journey reveals a complex figure who initially opposed civil rights legislation but later supported equal employment opportunities. His sponsorship of the RICO Act demonstrates a focus on corporate accountability, while his withdrawal from Supreme Court consideration due to personal reasons adds a layer of vulnerability to his public persona. Poff's ideological shifts and the personal reasons behind his career decisions make his political identity both intriguing and multifaceted.

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

74.60% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

92.70% of vote

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

80.80% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

56.20% of vote

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

65.20% of vote

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

82.60% of vote

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1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

56.70% of vote

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1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

62.10% of vote

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1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

62.30% of vote

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1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Virginia House of Representatives 6th District

51.50% of vote

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