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'''Jim DeMint''', born September 2, 1951 (age {{age|1951|9|2}}), served as the head of the [[Heritage Foundation]] from December 2012 to May 2017. He was elected on November 2, 2004 as [[South Carolina|South Carolina's]] junior [[United States|U.S.]] [[Senator]]. An outspoken [[conservative]], he was the conservative leader in the [[U.S. Senate]]. DeMint started the very successful Senate Conservatives Fund to raise, from small donors, millions of dollars for conservative candidates, and in July 2012 left that fund to start a [[Super PAC]].<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78061.html</ref>
  
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'''Jim DeMint''', born September 2, 1951 (age {{age|1951|9|2}}), was elected on November 2, 2004 as [[South Carolina|South Carolina’s]] 55th [[United States|U.S.]] [[Senator]]. An outspoken conservative he is an emerging leader in the [[Republican Party]].  
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==Early life and education==
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DeMint was born and raised in Greenville, [[South Carolina]], he earned his bachelor's degree from the [[University of Tennessee]] and received his master's degree from [[Clemson University]]. He owned a market research firm in Greenville, the DeMint Group.<ref>[http://demint.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Biography.Home&Biography_id=8b5cf6a0-3ead-436a-92cd-40e85e712f74 Short Biography]</ref> He remains a member of the [[Presbyterian Church in America]].
  
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DeMint was born and raised in Greenville, [[South Carolina]], he earned his Bachelor degree from the University of [[Tennessee]] and received his Master degree from Clemson University. He owned a market research firm in Greenville, The DeMint Group.<ref>[http://demint.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=Biography.Home&Biography_id=8b5cf6a0-3ead-436a-92cd-40e85e712f74 Short Biography]</ref>
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DeMint has dedicated his life in public service to defending the values that have made America great -- [[individual liberty|liberty]], [[free markets]] and [[faith]]. He currently serves on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee and the Joint Economic Committee. DeMint has worked with President [[George W. Bush]] to pass [[tax relief]] measures, and he cast important votes to end the [[marriage penalty]], repeal the [[death tax]], and increase the amount of money workers can contribute to [[retirement savings plans]]. In March 2007, DeMint was ranked by ''National Journal'' as the most conservative United States Senator in their conservative/liberal rankings. In the [[2008 Presidential election]], he endorsed Republican [[Mitt Romney]], then supported the [[John McCain]] campaign.
  
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Demint has been a leading conservative critic of [[President Barack Hussein Obama]]'s policies, saying about his [[health care]] plan: "The last time the President made grand promises and demanded passage of a bill before it could be reviewed, we ended up with the colossal stimulus failure and unemployment near 10 percent",<ref>http://demint.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=99867a17-09e2-6f21-b777-8f3d2bac8879</ref> referring to the economic stimulus package.
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DeMint has dedicated his life in public service to defending the values that have made America great -- individual liberty, free markets and faith. He currently serves on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee and the Joint Economic Committee. DeMint has worked with President [[George W. Bush]] to pass tax relief, and he cast important votes to end the marriage penalty, repeal the death tax, and increase the amount of money workers can contribute to retirement savings plans. In March of 2007, DeMint was ranked by National Journal as the most conservative United States Senator in their conservative/liberal rankings. In the [[2008 Presidential Election]], he endorsed Republican [[Mitt Romney]]. Demint has been a leading conservative critic of [[President Obama]]'s policies, saying about his [[health care]] plan, "The last time the President made grand promises and demanded passage of a bill before it could be reviewed, we ended up with the colossal stimulus failure and [[unemployment]] near 10 percent", <ref>http://demint.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=99867a17-09e2-6f21-b777-8f3d2bac8879</ref> referring to the economic stimulus package.
 
  
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In 2009, Senator DeMint authored the book "Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America's Slide into Socialism."
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In 2009, Senator DeMint authored the book ''Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America's Slide into Socialism''
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==2010 reelection==
 
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DeMint's outspoken opposition to President Obama’s helth care plans made him a polarizing figure nationally, but at home it has strengthened his reelection bid. Voters show growing discomfort with the Democratic agenda; big-name Democratic potential challengers have kept silent, realizing DeMint's base of support is strong and growing. "I think we have to acknowledge, it’s going to be a tough race for any Democrat," confessed Joe Erwin, former state Democratic chair and one of two party recruits to pass on the race. Erwin said DeMint’s status as "a poster child" for anti-Obama factions means "It’s essentially going to be a nationalized election....National money would flow in here in bucketfuls if there is a serious enough opponent that looks like he or she would give DeMint a real competitive battle."
 
  
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While DeMint’s ideological stand — including his famous comment that Obama’s failure to pass a health care overhaul could be his "Waterloo" — have hurt him somewhat among businessmen and moderates, they have solidified his conservative base so that his reelection appears safe.  
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DeMint announced his resignation from the Senate in December 2012 to become the head of the [[Heritage Foundation]], a conservative [[think tank]].<ref>[http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/12/06/breaking-sen-jim-demint-will-step-down-from-senate/ Sen. Jim DeMint will step down from Senate, CNN, December 6, 2012]</ref> He was succeeded by Congressman [[Tim Scott]].
  
 
==9/12 March On Washington==
 
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DeMint attended the September 12th, 2009 TEA party organized in Washington D.C. He spoke at the rally saying he'd had enough of "Alice in Wonderland" politicians promising more programs at the risk of financial disaster. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/12/tea-party-express-arrives-march-washington-protest-government-spending/ Tea Party Express Takes Washington By Storm, Fox News, September 12, 2009]</ref>
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DeMint attended the September 12th, 2009 TEA party organized in Washington D.C. He spoke at the rally saying he'd had enough of "Alice in Wonderland" politicians promising more programs at the risk of financial disaster.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/12/tea-party-express-arrives-march-washington-protest-government-spending/ Tea Party Express Takes Washington By Storm, Fox News, September 12, 2009]</ref>
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==Term Limits==
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DeMint is a champion for his belief that the Constitution should be amended to include term limits for Congress. There are many in Congress who pretty much have guaranteed lifetime seats if they want them, corrupted by special interests. DeMint says ''"Washington politicians are like fruit on the vine: the longer they hang around, the more rotten they get."'' <ref>[https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/nov/11/demint-revives-bill-to-ban-permanent-politicians/ DeMint tries to ban 'permanent politicians', Washington Times, November 11, 2009]</ref>
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==Con Con==
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In June 2017, after leaving the Heritage Foundation, DeMint joined The Convention of States Project, which supports a [[Con Con]].<ref>Beavers, Olivia (June 12, 2017). [https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/337447-demint-eyes-new-mission-for-tea-party DeMint eyes 'new mission' for Tea Party: Changing the Constitution]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 12, 2017.</ref><ref>Wegmann, Philip (June 15, 2017). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/jim-demint-moves-on-to-new-endeavors-after-heritage-foundation-i-dont-need-300-people/article/2626043 Jim DeMint moves on to new endeavors after Heritage Foundation: 'I don't need 300 people']. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved June 15, 2017.</ref><ref>Mason, Ian (June 14, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/06/14/former-senators-demint-and-coburn-lay-out-vision-to-amend-constitution/ Former Senators DeMint and Coburn Lay Out Vision to Amend Constitution]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 15, 2017.</ref>
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DeMint is the son-in-law of the late [[James M. Henderson]].
  
 
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*Jim DeMint: A conservative’s [[conservative]]. [[Michelle Malkin]] article: [http://michellemalkin.com/2007/07/09/jim-demint-a-conservatives-conservative/]
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*Jim DeMint: A conservative's [[conservative]]. [[Michelle Malkin]] article: [http://michellemalkin.com/2007/07/09/jim-demint-a-conservatives-conservative/]
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Latest revision as of 22:52, May 13, 2024

Jim DeMint
Jim DeMint.jpg
U.S. Senator from South Carolina
From: January 3, 2005 – January 2, 2013
Predecessor Ernest Hollings
Successor Tim Scott
U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 4th Congressional District
From: January 6, 1999 – January 3, 2005
Predecessor Bob Inglis
Successor Bob Inglis
Information
Party Republican
Spouse(s) Debbie DeMint
Religion Christian

Jim DeMint, born September 2, 1951 (age 75), served as the head of the Heritage Foundation from December 2012 to May 2017. He was elected on November 2, 2004 as South Carolina's junior U.S. Senator. An outspoken conservative, he was the conservative leader in the U.S. Senate. DeMint started the very successful Senate Conservatives Fund to raise, from small donors, millions of dollars for conservative candidates, and in July 2012 left that fund to start a Super PAC.[1]

Early life and education

DeMint was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, he earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee and received his master's degree from Clemson University. He owned a market research firm in Greenville, the DeMint Group.[2] He remains a member of the Presbyterian Church in America.

United States Senate

DeMint has dedicated his life in public service to defending the values that have made America great -- liberty, free markets and faith. He currently serves on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee and the Joint Economic Committee. DeMint has worked with President George W. Bush to pass tax relief measures, and he cast important votes to end the marriage penalty, repeal the death tax, and increase the amount of money workers can contribute to retirement savings plans. In March 2007, DeMint was ranked by National Journal as the most conservative United States Senator in their conservative/liberal rankings. In the 2008 Presidential election, he endorsed Republican Mitt Romney, then supported the John McCain campaign.

Demint has been a leading conservative critic of President Barack Hussein Obama's policies, saying about his health care plan: "The last time the President made grand promises and demanded passage of a bill before it could be reviewed, we ended up with the colossal stimulus failure and unemployment near 10 percent",[3] referring to the economic stimulus package.

In 2009, Senator DeMint authored the book Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America's Slide into Socialism

DeMint announced his resignation from the Senate in December 2012 to become the head of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.[4] He was succeeded by Congressman Tim Scott.

9/12 March On Washington

DeMint attended the September 12th, 2009 TEA party organized in Washington D.C. He spoke at the rally saying he'd had enough of "Alice in Wonderland" politicians promising more programs at the risk of financial disaster.[5]

Term Limits

DeMint is a champion for his belief that the Constitution should be amended to include term limits for Congress. There are many in Congress who pretty much have guaranteed lifetime seats if they want them, corrupted by special interests. DeMint says "Washington politicians are like fruit on the vine: the longer they hang around, the more rotten they get." [6]

Con Con

In June 2017, after leaving the Heritage Foundation, DeMint joined The Convention of States Project, which supports a Con Con.[7][8][9]

DeMint is the son-in-law of the late James M. Henderson.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.politico.com/news/stories/0712/78061.html
  2. ↑ Short Biography
  3. ↑ http://demint.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&PressRelease_id=99867a17-09e2-6f21-b777-8f3d2bac8879
  4. ↑ Sen. Jim DeMint will step down from Senate, CNN, December 6, 2012
  5. ↑ Tea Party Express Takes Washington By Storm, Fox News, September 12, 2009
  6. ↑ DeMint tries to ban 'permanent politicians', Washington Times, November 11, 2009
  7. ↑ Beavers, Olivia (June 12, 2017). DeMint eyes 'new mission' for Tea Party: Changing the Constitution. The Hill. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  8. ↑ Wegmann, Philip (June 15, 2017). Jim DeMint moves on to new endeavors after Heritage Foundation: 'I don't need 300 people'. Washington Examiner. Retrieved June 15, 2017.
  9. ↑ Mason, Ian (June 14, 2017). Former Senators DeMint and Coburn Lay Out Vision to Amend Constitution. Breitbart News. Retrieved June 15, 2017.

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