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| − | |name= | + | |name=Bryant “Corky” Messner |
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|birth_date=November 15, 1956 | |birth_date=November 15, 1956 | ||
|birth_place=Altoona, [[Pennsylvania]] | |birth_place=Altoona, [[Pennsylvania]] | ||
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|party=[[Republican]] | |party=[[Republican]] | ||
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|alma_mater=[[United States Military Academy]] | |alma_mater=[[United States Military Academy]] | ||
| − | |occupation=Businessman, veteran | + | |occupation=Businessman, [[Army]] veteran |
|allegiance=[[United States]] | |allegiance=[[United States]] | ||
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| − | '''Bryant “Corky” Messner''' (born November 15, 1956 (age {{age|1956|11|15}})) is a veteran and businessman | + | '''Bryant “Corky” Messner''' (born November 15, 1956 (age {{age|1956|11|15}})) is a veteran and businessman who ran for [[United States Senate]] in the [[2020 U.S. Senate elections|2020 elections]] from [[New Hampshire]] to challenge incumbent [[Democrat]] [[Jeanne Shaheen]]. |
==2020 U.S. Senate bid== | ==2020 U.S. Senate bid== | ||
:''See: [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire]] | :''See: [[2020 United States Senate election in New Hampshire]] | ||
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| + | ===Republican primary=== | ||
Messner's bid for Senate has received the endorsements of Sen. [[Rand Paul]]<ref>[https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/rand-paul-endorses-corky-messner-for-u-s-senate/article_0eb5d3d9-6a35-55b2-af55-316eb2490a99.html Rand Paul endorses Corky Messner for U.S. Senate]</ref> and [[President Trump]].<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/trump-endorses-messner-tweets-hell-be-fantastic-us-senator/32854490 Trump endorses Messner, tweets he’ll be ‘fantastic US Senator']</ref> The latter's endorsement that was several months prior to the [[Republican]] primary election sparked criticism from Messner's then-primary opponent [[Don Bolduc]], who claimed that the primary was rigged against him.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-endorsements-cause-uproar-in-nh-gop-primaries Trump endorsements cause uproar in New Hampshire GOP primaries]</ref> Messner ultimately won the primary by a handy margin to face Shaheen in the general election;<ref>[https://apnews.com/article/senate-elections-new-hampshire-army-jeanne-shaheen-veterans-b697a6565d8d50ece8dcafc4d82e6308 ‘Corky’ Messner wins GOP Senate primary to challenge Shaheen]</ref> Bolduc conceded,<ref>[https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/voters/messner-wins-bolduc-concedes-in-tight-fight-to-face-shaheen/article_60fe40d2-dd26-503d-a9d2-0d234469002e.html Messner wins, Bolduc concedes in tight fight to face Shaheen]</ref> though openly refused to endorse him for the general election.<ref>[https://www.insidesources.com/bolduc-concedes-but-wont-endorse-in-nhgop-senate-primary/ Bolduc Concedes, But Won’t Endorse, in NHGOP Senate Primary]</ref> A debate was previously held between the two candidates.<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/2020-candidate-biography-bryant-corky-messner/33432557 2020 candidate profile: Corky Messner (R)]</ref> | Messner's bid for Senate has received the endorsements of Sen. [[Rand Paul]]<ref>[https://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/rand-paul-endorses-corky-messner-for-u-s-senate/article_0eb5d3d9-6a35-55b2-af55-316eb2490a99.html Rand Paul endorses Corky Messner for U.S. Senate]</ref> and [[President Trump]].<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/trump-endorses-messner-tweets-hell-be-fantastic-us-senator/32854490 Trump endorses Messner, tweets he’ll be ‘fantastic US Senator']</ref> The latter's endorsement that was several months prior to the [[Republican]] primary election sparked criticism from Messner's then-primary opponent [[Don Bolduc]], who claimed that the primary was rigged against him.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-endorsements-cause-uproar-in-nh-gop-primaries Trump endorsements cause uproar in New Hampshire GOP primaries]</ref> Messner ultimately won the primary by a handy margin to face Shaheen in the general election;<ref>[https://apnews.com/article/senate-elections-new-hampshire-army-jeanne-shaheen-veterans-b697a6565d8d50ece8dcafc4d82e6308 ‘Corky’ Messner wins GOP Senate primary to challenge Shaheen]</ref> Bolduc conceded,<ref>[https://www.unionleader.com/news/politics/voters/messner-wins-bolduc-concedes-in-tight-fight-to-face-shaheen/article_60fe40d2-dd26-503d-a9d2-0d234469002e.html Messner wins, Bolduc concedes in tight fight to face Shaheen]</ref> though openly refused to endorse him for the general election.<ref>[https://www.insidesources.com/bolduc-concedes-but-wont-endorse-in-nhgop-senate-primary/ Bolduc Concedes, But Won’t Endorse, in NHGOP Senate Primary]</ref> A debate was previously held between the two candidates.<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/2020-candidate-biography-bryant-corky-messner/33432557 2020 candidate profile: Corky Messner (R)]</ref> | ||
| − | A debate between Messner and Shaheen over the general election was held in mid-October 2020.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3PfXYMlIA NH US Senate Debate 10-15-2020 on NHPR - Sen Jeanne Shaheen (D) and Corky Messner (R)]</ref> The race | + | ===General election=== |
| + | A debate between Messner and Shaheen over the general election was held in mid-October 2020.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3PfXYMlIA NH US Senate Debate 10-15-2020 on NHPR - Sen Jeanne Shaheen (D) and Corky Messner (R)]</ref> The race was rated as a safe hold for the incumbent senator by the Cook Political Report,<ref>[https://cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings 2020 Senate Race Ratings | The Cook Political Report]</ref> though [[RCP]] only considered it to be "Lean D".<ref>[https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2020/senate/2020_elections_senate_map.html Battle for the Senate 2020 - RealClearPolitics]</ref> | ||
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| + | Messner ultimately lost the election by sixteen points to Shaheen.<ref>[https://www.businessinsider.com/jeanne-shaheen-defeats-republican-corky-messner-new-hampshire-senate-2020-11 Jeanne Shaheen easily defeats Republican Corky Messner for US Senate in New Hampshire]</ref> | ||
==Political views== | ==Political views== | ||
| − | Messner is a [[libertarian]]-leaning [[conservative]] who is [[pro-life]] and has expressed support for bringing U.S. troops out of the [[Middle East]].<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/4-year-old-makes-remarkable-recovery-after-being-accidently-shot-in-the-head/34405475 Messner answers questions about Supreme Court, president's COVID-19 diagnosis]</ref> | + | Messner is a [[libertarian]]-leaning [[conservative]] who is [[pro-life]] and, similar to [[Rand Paul]], has expressed support for bringing U.S. troops out of the [[Middle East]].<ref>[https://www.wmur.com/article/4-year-old-makes-remarkable-recovery-after-being-accidently-shot-in-the-head/34405475 Messner answers questions about Supreme Court, president's COVID-19 diagnosis]</ref> |
==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:58, November 10, 2020
Bryant “Corky” Messner (born November 15, 1956 (age 69)) is a veteran and businessman who ran for United States Senate in the 2020 elections from New Hampshire to challenge incumbent Democrat Jeanne Shaheen.
| Bryant “Corky” Messner | |
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| Born | November 15, 1956 Altoona, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Three |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
| Occupation | Businessman, Army veteran |
Military Service
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1979 – 1984 |
| Rank | Infantry Captain |
| Battles/wars | Cold War |
2020 U.S. Senate bid
Republican primary
Messner's bid for Senate has received the endorsements of Sen. Rand Paul[1] and President Trump.[2] The latter's endorsement that was several months prior to the Republican primary election sparked criticism from Messner's then-primary opponent Don Bolduc, who claimed that the primary was rigged against him.[3] Messner ultimately won the primary by a handy margin to face Shaheen in the general election;[4] Bolduc conceded,[5] though openly refused to endorse him for the general election.[6] A debate was previously held between the two candidates.[7]
General election
A debate between Messner and Shaheen over the general election was held in mid-October 2020.[8] The race was rated as a safe hold for the incumbent senator by the Cook Political Report,[9] though RCP only considered it to be "Lean D".[10]
Messner ultimately lost the election by sixteen points to Shaheen.[11]
Political views
Messner is a libertarian-leaning conservative who is pro-life and, similar to Rand Paul, has expressed support for bringing U.S. troops out of the Middle East.[12]
Controversies
Messner reportedly was accused of domestic violence in 2006.[13] He was also arrested for DUI in 1995.[14]
A criminal probe was briefly sought into a foundation run by Messner;[15] a third-party audit later found no wrongdoing.[16]
References
- ↑ Rand Paul endorses Corky Messner for U.S. Senate
- ↑ Trump endorses Messner, tweets he’ll be ‘fantastic US Senator'
- ↑ Trump endorsements cause uproar in New Hampshire GOP primaries
- ↑ ‘Corky’ Messner wins GOP Senate primary to challenge Shaheen
- ↑ Messner wins, Bolduc concedes in tight fight to face Shaheen
- ↑ Bolduc Concedes, But Won’t Endorse, in NHGOP Senate Primary
- ↑ 2020 candidate profile: Corky Messner (R)
- ↑ NH US Senate Debate 10-15-2020 on NHPR - Sen Jeanne Shaheen (D) and Corky Messner (R)
- ↑ 2020 Senate Race Ratings | The Cook Political Report
- ↑ Battle for the Senate 2020 - RealClearPolitics
- ↑ Jeanne Shaheen easily defeats Republican Corky Messner for US Senate in New Hampshire
- ↑ Messner answers questions about Supreme Court, president's COVID-19 diagnosis
- ↑ NH Senate Candidate Accused Of Domestic Incident In Colorado: Doc
- ↑ NH U.S. Senate Candidate Arrested For DUI In 1995 In Colorado
- ↑ Criminal probe sought into NH U.S. Senate candidate ‘Corky’ Messner’s foundation
- ↑ Audit Finds No Wrongdoing by Messner Foundation, Demands Retraction