Corky Messner
Bryant âCorkyâ 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 âCorkyâ Messner | |
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| Born | November 15, 1956 Altoona, Pennsylvania |
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| 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 â 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
- â Rand Paul endorses Corky Messner for U.S. Senate
- â Trump endorses Messner, tweets heâll be âfantastic US Senator'
- â Trump endorsements cause uproar in New Hampshire GOP primaries
- â âCorkyâ Messner wins GOP Senate primary to challenge Shaheen
- â Messner wins, Bolduc concedes in tight fight to face Shaheen
- â Bolduc Concedes, But Wonât Endorse, in NHGOP Senate Primary
- â 2020 candidate profile: Corky Messner (R)
- â NH US Senate Debate 10-15-2020 on NHPR - Sen Jeanne Shaheen (D) and Corky Messner (R)
- â 2020 Senate Race Ratings | The Cook Political Report
- â Battle for the Senate 2020 - RealClearPolitics
- â Jeanne Shaheen easily defeats Republican Corky Messner for US Senate in New Hampshire
- â Messner answers questions about Supreme Court, president's COVID-19 diagnosis
- â NH Senate Candidate Accused Of Domestic Incident In Colorado: Doc
- â NH U.S. Senate Candidate Arrested For DUI In 1995 In Colorado
- â Criminal probe sought into NH U.S. Senate candidate âCorkyâ Messnerâs foundation
- â Audit Finds No Wrongdoing by Messner Foundation, Demands Retraction