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In a September 9, 2009 healthcare reform address to Congress, Joe Wilson shouted out "You lie" while Obama was giving a speech declaring illegal aliens were not covered under healthcare reform legislation. Wilson apologized for letting his emotions get the best of him. Democrats were livid by his actions but chose not censure him. | In a September 9, 2009 healthcare reform address to Congress, Joe Wilson shouted out "You lie" while Obama was giving a speech declaring illegal aliens were not covered under healthcare reform legislation. Wilson apologized for letting his emotions get the best of him. Democrats were livid by his actions but chose not censure him. | ||
| − | Since that incident, | + | Since that incident, Americans have rallied around Joe Wilson having donated more than $750,000. to his campaign for reelection. <ref>[http://voices.washingtonpost.com/capitol-briefing/2009/09/scs_wilson_rakes_in_750000_in.html S.C.'s Wilson Rakes In $750,000 in Less Than 48 Hours; Opponent Tops $1 Million, Washington Post, September 11, 2009]</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:38, September 13, 2009
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| U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District From: December 18, 2001 - Present | |||
| Predecessor | Floyd Spence | ||
| Successor | none | ||
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| Party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Roxanne Wilson | ||
| Religion | Presbyterian | ||
Addison 'Joe' Graves Wilson, Sr. (born July 31, 1947) is a Republican politician from the state of South Carolina. He currently serves in the House of Representatives, representing South Carolina's Second Congressional District. Wilson obtained the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Army.
Early Life
Wilson was born on July 31, 1947, in Charleston, South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University in 1969 and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1972. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1972-1975. [1]
Political Career
From an early age, Wilson has been actively involved in politics as a member of the [Republican Party]. He served on the campaigns of Senator [Strom Thurmond] and Congressman [Floyd Spence]. In 1981, Wilson was appointed Deputy General Counsel for the Department of Energy. Subsequently, Wilson served in the South Carolina state senate from 1984-2001. [2] On December 18, 2001, Wilson was elected to the 107th Congress by special election, filling the seat held by Floyd Spence until his death. He has since been reelected to each of the four succeeding Congresses. [3]
Obama's Address to Congress
In a September 9, 2009 healthcare reform address to Congress, Joe Wilson shouted out "You lie" while Obama was giving a speech declaring illegal aliens were not covered under healthcare reform legislation. Wilson apologized for letting his emotions get the best of him. Democrats were livid by his actions but chose not censure him.
Since that incident, Americans have rallied around Joe Wilson having donated more than $750,000. to his campaign for reelection. [4]