Bob Brady
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| Bob Brady | |
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| Assumed office May 19, 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Tom Foglietta |
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| Born | April 7, 1945 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Debra Brady |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Robert A. "Bob" Brady (born April 7, 1945) is a politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Since 1998, he has represented Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. He is currently the Chairman of the United States House Committee on House Administration.
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[edit] Early biography
Brady was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After high school, Brady went to work as a carpenter. Brady was elected a precinct committeeman for the Democratic Party in 1968. When his wardleader, City Council President George X. Schwartz was convicted and imprisoned in the Abscam scandal, Brady was elected to succeed him as Democratic Leader of the 34th Ward. Brady served as a staff aide in the Philadelphia City Council and a staff aide in the Pennsylvania State Senate. He has been the chairman of the Philadelphia Democratic Party since winning election to that position in June, 1986, and a member of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission from 1991 until his election as Congressman.
[edit] Running for Congress
When 17-year Congressman Thomas M. Foglietta resigned from the House of Representatives upon being named Ambassador to Italy, Brady was unopposed by any Democrats in a primary and won the general election in the heavily Democratic district. Brady was sworn in on May 19, 1998.
As a congressman, Brady still spends most of his time running the Philadelphia Democratic Party while mediating disputes in the city between politicians and between labor unions and management. Brady co-teaches a course at the University of Pennsylvania, which many consider as odd, because although it is a highly regarded school, Brady does not have a college education, and the fact Penn that has stifled graduate students' attempts to organize a union. He is currently the only county chairman serving as a member of Congress, which gives him added access to national Democratic Party candidates and leaders.
[edit] Mayoral election
On January 25, 2007 Brady announced that he would seek the Democratic Party nomination for mayor of Philadelphia. He was the second sitting U.S. Congressman after Chaka Fattah to announce his candidacy for mayor.[1] On March 6, Brady failed to list his city pension on the financial-interests statement he filed with his nominating petitions. Within a week Milton Street filed a petition challenge to remove Brady off the ballot due to not disclosing his pension. Another challenge was brought by a group of voters, and supported by mayoral candidates Tom Knox and Dwight Evans. On April 13 Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled that Brady's failure to not list parts of his income should not keep him off the primary ballot.[2]
On 2007 May 15, Brady lost the Democratic Mayoral primary to Michael Nutter.
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[edit] Election History
- 2006 Election to the US House[5]
- Bob Brady (D) (inc.), unopposed
- 2004 Election to the US House[5]
- Bob Brady (D) (inc.), 86%
- Deborah Williams (R), 13%
- 2002 Election to the US House[5]
- Bob Brady (D) (inc.), 86%
- Marie Delaney (R), 12%
- 2000 Election to US House[5]
- Bob Brady (D) (inc.), 88%
- Steve Kush (R), 12%
- 1998 Election to US House[5]
- Bob Brady (D) (inc.), 81%
- William Harrison (R), 17%
- 1998 Special Election to US House[5]
- Bob Brady (D), 74%
- William Harrison (R), 13%
- Juanita Norwood (Reform), 11%
[edit] References
- ^ Lucey, Catherine. "[http://www.thenextmayor.com/vault/20070125Brady.html Starting Today, he's in the race]", Philadelphia Daily News, January 25, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-04-13.
- ^ "Court Ruling Keeps Brady On Mayoral Primary Ballot", Associated Press, April 13, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-04-13.
- ^ http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_left_story/7526912.html
- ^ http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_left_story/20070516_Its_Nutters_Moment.html
- ^ a b c d e f The Associated Press. Pennsylvania House District 1. Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved on 2008-04-07.
[edit] External links
- U.S. Congressman Robert A. Brady official House site
- Bob Brady at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Federal Election Commission — Robert A Brady campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Robert Brady issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Robert A. Brady campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Bob Brady (PA) profile
- SourceWatch Congresspedia — Robert Brady profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Bob Brady voting record
- The Political Graveyard
- Congressman Bob Brady for Mayor 2007 official campaign site
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Thomas M. Foglietta |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district May 19, 1998–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Juanita Millender-McDonald California |
Chairman of House Administration Committee 2007–Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
