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'''John William Warner''' (born February 18, 1927) was the Senior [[United States]] [[Senator]] from [[Virginia]], former Secretary of the [[Navy]], and a [[World War II]] veteran. He is a member of the [[Republican Party]]. On August 31, 2007, Warner stated he will not seek another term in the Senate.
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'''John William Warner''' (born February 18, 1927) was the Senior [[United States]] [[Senator]] from [[Virginia]], former Secretary of the [[Navy]], and a [[World War II]] veteran. He is a member of the [[Republican Party]].
  
 
==Early life==
 
==Early life==
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Warner was born and grew up in [[Washington, D.C.]] He enlisted in the [[United States]] Navy during World War II in January 1945, shortly before his 18th birthday. He served until the following year, leaving as a Petty Officer 3rd Class. Warner joined the [[Marine]] Corps in October 1950, after the outbreak of the [[Korean War]], and served in [[Korea]] as a ground officer with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Eventually he reached the rank of [[captain]]. He later received a law degree, became a law clerk and then an assistant US attorney. In 1976 Warner married popular actress [[Elizabeth Taylor]], they got divorced six years later. He has now been married three times.  
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Warner was born and grew up in [[Washington, D.C.]] He enlisted in the [[United States]] Navy during World War II in January 1945, shortly before his 18th birthday. He served until the following year, leaving as a Petty Officer 3rd Class. Warner joined the [[Marine]] Corps in October 1950, after the outbreak of the [[Korean War]], and served in [[Korea]] as a ground officer with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Eventually he reached the rank of [[captain]].
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He later received a law degree, became a law clerk and then an assistant US attorney. In 1976 Warner married popular actress [[Elizabeth Taylor]], though they divorced six years later. He has been married three times.
  
 
==Political career==
 
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John Warner served as Secretary of the Navy under President [[Richard M. Nixon]]'s [[administration]]. He was elected to the United States [[Senate]] in 1978 and is now in his fifth term. He is the second longest serving Republican Senator from Virginia. His committee memberships have included the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Most importantly, as the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, he has protected and enlarged the flow of billions of dollars into the Virginia economy each year via the state's naval installations and shipbuilding firms. In August 2007, Warner said he will not seek a sixth senate term in 2008.<ref>http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8RC6D9G2&show_article=1</ref>
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John Warner served as Secretary of the Navy under President [[Richard M. Nixon]]'s [[administration]] and was elected to the United States [[Senate]] in 1978. He is the second-longest serving Republican Senator from Virginia.
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His committee memberships have included the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Most importantly, as the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, he has protected and enlarged the flow of billions of dollars into the Virginia economy each year via the state's naval installations and shipbuilding firms.
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On August 31, 2007, Warner stated he will not seek another term in the Senate.<ref name=nytimes>Phillips, Kate (August 31, 2007). [https://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/31/senator-warner-announces-retirement/ Senator Warner Announces Retirement]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>
  
 
==Political views==
 
==Political views==
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Warner has been known to take more [[liberal]] positions then most Republicans. He has a mixed record on [[abortion]].<ref>http://www.ontheissues.org/Social/John_Warner_Abortion.htm</ref> He supports embryonic [[stem cell research]] and has even called himself "pro-choice." However, pro-life groups have given him satisfactory ratings because of his votes to restrict abortion. He supports a constitutional amendment banning [[same-sex marriage]] but has stated he does not think [[homosexuality]] is immoral.<ref>http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070313153140644</ref> Warner is also one of the few Virginia elected officials who supports [[gun control]]. He voted for the Brady Bill and, in 1999, was one of only five Republicans to vote to close the so-called "gun show loophole." In 2004 Warner was one of three Republicans to sponsor an amendment by Senator [[Dianne Feinstein]] (D-[[California]]) that sought to provide for a 10-year extension of the Assault Weapons Ban. He was among ten GOP Senators who voted against charge of perjury during [[Bill Clinton]]'s impeachment.
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Warner has been known to take more [[liberal]] positions than most Republicans. He has a mixed record on [[abortion]].<ref>http://www.ontheissues.org/Social/John_Warner_Abortion.htm</ref> He supports embryonic [[stem cell research]] and has even called himself "[[pro-choice]]." However, pro-life groups have given him satisfactory ratings because of his votes to restrict abortion. He supports a constitutional amendment banning [[same-sex marriage]] but has stated he does not think [[homosexuality]] is immoral.<ref>http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070313153140644</ref> Warner is also one of the few Virginia elected officials who support [[gun control]]. He voted for the Brady Bill and, in 1999, was one of only five Republicans to vote to close the so-called "gun show loophole." In 2004 Warner was one of three Republicans to sponsor an amendment by Senator [[Dianne Feinstein]] (D-[[California]]) that sought to provide for a 10-year extension of the Assault Weapons Ban. He was among ten GOP Senators who voted against charge of perjury during [[Bill Clinton]]'s impeachment.
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In 2014<ref>Hohmann, James (January 27, 2014). [https://www.politico.com/story/2014/01/mark-warner-john-warner-virginia-2014-102657 Warner endorses Warner]. ''Politico''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> and [[2020 U.S. Senate election in Virginia|2020]],<ref>[https://markwarnerva.com/2020/10/john-warner-endorsement/ Republican Former Senator John Warner Endorses Mark Warner’s Re-election Bid]. ''markwarnerva.com''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Warner crossed party lines in endorsing his Democrat successor Mark Warner for re-election. In the concurrent [[2020 U.S. presidential election|2020 presidential race]], he endorsed [[left-wing]] Democrat [[Joe Biden]],<ref>Schapiro, Jeff E. (May 1, 2020). [https://richmond.com/news/virginia/former-sen-john-warner-endorses-joe-biden/article_0d92453f-e0ed-51e5-8f17-ea6c67c96734.html Former Sen. John Warner endorses Joe Biden]. ''Richmond Times-Dispatch''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> who has a lengthy, documented record of racism. Interestingly enough, Warner hired [[segregation]]ist former U.S. representative Joel T. Broyhill to manage his campaign during the 1978 Virginia gubernatorial election.<ref>McCaffrey, Scott (September 27, 2006). [https://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/long-time-u-s-rep-joel-broyhill-dies-at-86/article_a71c0d55-ea4f-58b5-a7a1-c17116bd66de.html Long-Time U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill Dies at 86]. ''Inside Nova''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Warner is also strongly [[anti-Trump]].<ref>Cain, Andrew (September 28, 2016). [https://richmond.com/news/virginia/in-endorsement-john-warner-criticizes-trump-says-clinton-prepared-to-be-commander-in-chief/article_4ccc864e-ac0e-58f8-ad6c-ccb0da5c6ed0.html In endorsement, John Warner criticizes Trump, says Clinton prepared to be commander in chief]. ''Richmond Times-Dispatch''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref><ref>Klar, Rebecca (January 30, 2020). [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/480819-former-gop-senator-urges-republicans-to-back-impeachment-witnesses Former GOP senator urges Republicans to back impeachment witnesses]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref><ref>[https://news.yahoo.com/warner-slams-trump-over-mail-204329069.html Warner slams Trump over mail-in voting worries]. ''Associated Press'' via ''Yahoo''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>
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Latest revision as of 22:03, May 22, 2021

John Warner
John Warner.jpg
Former U.S. Senator from Virginia
From: January 2, 1979 – January 3, 2009
Predecessor William L. Scott
Successor Mark Warner
Information
Party Republican
Spouse(s) Catherine Mellon (div.)
Elizabeth Taylor (div.)
Jeanne Vander Myde
Religion Episcopalian
No relation to his Senate successor Mark Warner

John William Warner (born February 18, 1927) was the Senior United States Senator from Virginia, former Secretary of the Navy, and a World War II veteran. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early life

Warner was born and grew up in Washington, D.C. He enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II in January 1945, shortly before his 18th birthday. He served until the following year, leaving as a Petty Officer 3rd Class. Warner joined the Marine Corps in October 1950, after the outbreak of the Korean War, and served in Korea as a ground officer with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Eventually he reached the rank of captain.

He later received a law degree, became a law clerk and then an assistant US attorney. In 1976 Warner married popular actress Elizabeth Taylor, though they divorced six years later. He has been married three times.

Political career

John Warner served as Secretary of the Navy under President Richard M. Nixon's administration and was elected to the United States Senate in 1978. He is the second-longest serving Republican Senator from Virginia.

His committee memberships have included the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Most importantly, as the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, he has protected and enlarged the flow of billions of dollars into the Virginia economy each year via the state's naval installations and shipbuilding firms.

On August 31, 2007, Warner stated he will not seek another term in the Senate.[1]

Political views

Warner has been known to take more liberal positions than most Republicans. He has a mixed record on abortion.[2] He supports embryonic stem cell research and has even called himself "pro-choice." However, pro-life groups have given him satisfactory ratings because of his votes to restrict abortion. He supports a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage but has stated he does not think homosexuality is immoral.[3] Warner is also one of the few Virginia elected officials who support gun control. He voted for the Brady Bill and, in 1999, was one of only five Republicans to vote to close the so-called "gun show loophole." In 2004 Warner was one of three Republicans to sponsor an amendment by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) that sought to provide for a 10-year extension of the Assault Weapons Ban. He was among ten GOP Senators who voted against charge of perjury during Bill Clinton's impeachment.

In 2014[4] and 2020,[5] Warner crossed party lines in endorsing his Democrat successor Mark Warner for re-election. In the concurrent 2020 presidential race, he endorsed left-wing Democrat Joe Biden,[6] who has a lengthy, documented record of racism. Interestingly enough, Warner hired segregationist former U.S. representative Joel T. Broyhill to manage his campaign during the 1978 Virginia gubernatorial election.[7] Warner is also strongly anti-Trump.[8][9][10]

References

  1. ↑ Phillips, Kate (August 31, 2007). Senator Warner Announces Retirement. The New York Times. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  2. ↑ http://www.ontheissues.org/Social/John_Warner_Abortion.htm
  3. ↑ http://bbsnews.net/article.php/20070313153140644
  4. ↑ Hohmann, James (January 27, 2014). Warner endorses Warner. Politico. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  5. ↑ Republican Former Senator John Warner Endorses Mark Warner’s Re-election Bid. markwarnerva.com. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  6. ↑ Schapiro, Jeff E. (May 1, 2020). Former Sen. John Warner endorses Joe Biden. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  7. ↑ McCaffrey, Scott (September 27, 2006). Long-Time U.S. Rep. Joel Broyhill Dies at 86. Inside Nova. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  8. ↑ Cain, Andrew (September 28, 2016). In endorsement, John Warner criticizes Trump, says Clinton prepared to be commander in chief. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  9. ↑ Klar, Rebecca (January 30, 2020). Former GOP senator urges Republicans to back impeachment witnesses. The Hill. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  10. ↑ Warner slams Trump over mail-in voting worries. Associated Press via Yahoo. Retrieved May 22, 2021.

External links

  • Profile at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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