Difference between revisions of "Mark Warner"
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+ | |name=Mark Warner | ||
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+ | |spouse=Lisa Collis | ||
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+ | |state=Virginia | ||
+ | |party=Democrat | ||
+ | |terms=January 12, 2002 – January 14, 2006 | ||
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+ | |succeeded=[[Tim Kaine]] | ||
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+ | |state=Virginia | ||
+ | |party=Democrat | ||
+ | |terms=January 3, 2009-present | ||
+ | |preceded=John Warner | ||
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+ | '''Mark Robert Warner''' (born December 15, 1954) is a Senator from Virginia, a former Governor of [[Virginia]] and member of the [[Democratic]] party. He serves as chairman and founder of Forward Together PAC. He was frequently mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for the [[2008 Presidential Election]]. | ||
In 2001, Warner campaigned for Governor of Virginia as a moderate Democrat and defeated Republican Mark Earley with 52% of the vote. Despite campaigning not to raise taxes, he raised the sales tax twice. He also increased cigarette taxes and vetoed a repeal of the death tax. Warner chaired the National Governors Association and the the Southern Governors' Association. He was very popular as governor and helped Democrats gain seats in the state House and Senate, however, not enough to gain the majority. Warner is known to be a [[conservative]] or [[moderate]] Democrat. On [[crime]] he supports the [[death penalty]] and increasing penalties for illegal [[drug]]s. As governor he supported a line-item veto and the right to bear arms. Warner has stated that he supports "responsible" [[abortion]]. | In 2001, Warner campaigned for Governor of Virginia as a moderate Democrat and defeated Republican Mark Earley with 52% of the vote. Despite campaigning not to raise taxes, he raised the sales tax twice. He also increased cigarette taxes and vetoed a repeal of the death tax. Warner chaired the National Governors Association and the the Southern Governors' Association. He was very popular as governor and helped Democrats gain seats in the state House and Senate, however, not enough to gain the majority. Warner is known to be a [[conservative]] or [[moderate]] Democrat. On [[crime]] he supports the [[death penalty]] and increasing penalties for illegal [[drug]]s. As governor he supported a line-item veto and the right to bear arms. Warner has stated that he supports "responsible" [[abortion]]. |
Revision as of 17:24, February 21, 2009
Mark Warner | |||
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Former Governor of Virginia From: January 12, 2002 – January 14, 2006 | |||
Predecessor | Jim Gilmore | ||
Successor | Tim Kaine | ||
U.S. Senator from Virginia From: January 3, 2009-present | |||
Predecessor | John Warner | ||
Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
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Spouse(s) | Lisa Collis | ||
Religion | Presbyterian |
Mark Robert Warner (born December 15, 1954) is a Senator from Virginia, a former Governor of Virginia and member of the Democratic party. He serves as chairman and founder of Forward Together PAC. He was frequently mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for the 2008 Presidential Election.
In 2001, Warner campaigned for Governor of Virginia as a moderate Democrat and defeated Republican Mark Earley with 52% of the vote. Despite campaigning not to raise taxes, he raised the sales tax twice. He also increased cigarette taxes and vetoed a repeal of the death tax. Warner chaired the National Governors Association and the the Southern Governors' Association. He was very popular as governor and helped Democrats gain seats in the state House and Senate, however, not enough to gain the majority. Warner is known to be a conservative or moderate Democrat. On crime he supports the death penalty and increasing penalties for illegal drugs. As governor he supported a line-item veto and the right to bear arms. Warner has stated that he supports "responsible" abortion.