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+ | |name=George LeMieux | ||
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+ | |state=Florida | ||
+ | |terms=September 9, 2009-Present | ||
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+ | '''George LeMieux''' (born May 21, 1969) is an attorney for Gunster Yoakley & Stewart law firm and a [[Republican]] political consultant from [[Florida]]. He was called "the maestro" of [[Charlie Crist]]'s victorious campaign for governor in 2006 <ref>http://www.sptimes.com/2006/11/12/State/In_Crist_s_camp__he_w.shtml</ref>. Previously he served the appointed position of Deputy Attorney General for the state of Florida and Chief of Staff to Charlie Crist. LeMieux is a self-described "Charlie Crist Republican." | ||
On August 28, 2009, Governor Crist announced he will appoint LeMieux to serve the remainder of retairing Senator [[Mel Martinez]]'s term. <ref>http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/28/breaking-crist-picks-martinez-replacement-in-senate/</ref> | On August 28, 2009, Governor Crist announced he will appoint LeMieux to serve the remainder of retairing Senator [[Mel Martinez]]'s term. <ref>http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/28/breaking-crist-picks-martinez-replacement-in-senate/</ref> |
Revision as of 14:17, September 8, 2009
George LeMieux | |||
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U.S. Senator from Florida From: September 9, 2009-Present | |||
Predecessor | Mel Martinez | ||
Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
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Party | Republican | ||
Spouse(s) | Meike Detassis | ||
Religion | Roman Catholicism |
George LeMieux (born May 21, 1969) is an attorney for Gunster Yoakley & Stewart law firm and a Republican political consultant from Florida. He was called "the maestro" of Charlie Crist's victorious campaign for governor in 2006 [1]. Previously he served the appointed position of Deputy Attorney General for the state of Florida and Chief of Staff to Charlie Crist. LeMieux is a self-described "Charlie Crist Republican."
On August 28, 2009, Governor Crist announced he will appoint LeMieux to serve the remainder of retairing Senator Mel Martinez's term. [2]
Political Views
On abortion, George LeMieux is pro-life except in cases of incest or "parental abuse" involving a minor. Although he opposes same sex marriage he supports gay adoption and same-sex benefits. On a tax reform he has stated that "Income taxes unfairly penalize hard work, and a progressive tax system deters hard work. As for sales-tax rebates for stadiums and arenas, I would prioritize our tax money in other ways." [3] Upon his Senate announcement LeMieux said he was worried about the national deficit and was a believer in "limited government." Additionally, LeMieux said he was "concerned" about current proposals for the government option in health care, although stopped short of opposing it. [4]
LeMieux opposes off-shore drilling in Florida's coast.
References
- ↑ http://www.sptimes.com/2006/11/12/State/In_Crist_s_camp__he_w.shtml
- ↑ http://hotair.com/archives/2009/08/28/breaking-crist-picks-martinez-replacement-in-senate/
- ↑ http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/state/george-lemieux-on-the-issues/1031836
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/29/us/politics/29florida.html