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{{move|William Philip Gramm}}
{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
|name=William Philip “Phil” Gramm
|name=William Philip “Phil” Gramm
After being re-elected in 1982,<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=37262 TX District 6]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Gramm was tossed out of the House Budget Committee for backing much of President [[Ronald Reagan]]'s economic policies.<ref>Reinhold, Robert (January 6, 1983). [https://www.nytimes.com/1983/01/06/us/gramm-quits-house-for-gop-race.html GRAMM QUITS HOUSE FOR G.O.P. RACE]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> In retaliation, he resigned from his post on January 5, 1983 to run for the same seat as a [[Republican]]. The resulting special election triggered by his resignation was won by him on February 12, 1983.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=69037 TX District 6 - Special Election]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>
After being re-elected in 1982,<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=37262 TX District 6]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> Gramm was tossed out of the House Budget Committee for backing much of President [[Ronald Reagan]]'s economic policies.<ref>Reinhold, Robert (January 6, 1983). [https://www.nytimes.com/1983/01/06/us/gramm-quits-house-for-gop-race.html GRAMM QUITS HOUSE FOR G.O.P. RACE]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref> In retaliation, he resigned from his post on January 5, 1983 to run for the same seat as a [[Republican]]. The resulting special election triggered by his resignation was won by him on February 12, 1983.<ref>[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=69037 TX District 6 - Special Election]. ''Our Campaigns''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>
Having helped lead what remained of the [[Conservative Coalition]], Gramm ensured the passage of President Reagan's initiatives in the House even as Democrats controlled the chamber. After switching parties, he faced backlash from the Democrat leadership; Rep. Tony Coelho of [[California]] remarked:<ref name=latimes>Tumulty, Karen (November 13, 1985). [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-13-mn-5379-story.html Gramm’s Politics of Controversy : Plan for Balanced Budget Keeps Capital Off Balance]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>
Having helped lead what remained of the [[Conservative Coalition]], Gramm ensured the passage of President Reagan's initiatives in the House even as Democrats controlled the chamber by a significant majority. After switching parties, he faced backlash from the Democrat leadership; Rep. Tony Coelho of [[California]] remarked:<ref name=latimes>Tumulty, Karen (November 13, 1985). [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1985-11-13-mn-5379-story.html Gramm’s Politics of Controversy : Plan for Balanced Budget Keeps Capital Off Balance]. ''Los Angeles Times''. Retrieved May 22, 2021.</ref>
{{cquote|[Gramm] was a traitor.}}
{{cquote|[Gramm] was a traitor.}}
McCain's opponent, then-senator [[Barack H. Obama]], stated, "America already has one [[Dr. Phil]]. We don't need another one when it comes to the economy. ... This economic downturn is not in your head."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-07-10-obama-gramm_N.htm?csp=34|author=Associated Press|title=Obama on Gramm: 'America already has one Dr. Phil'|publisher=''[[USA Today]]''|date=July 10, 2008|accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref>
McCain's opponent, then-senator [[Barack H. Obama]], stated, "America already has one [[Dr. Phil]]. We don't need another one when it comes to the economy. ... This economic downturn is not in your head."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-07-10-obama-gramm_N.htm?csp=34|author=Associated Press|title=Obama on Gramm: 'America already has one Dr. Phil'|publisher=''[[USA Today]]''|date=July 10, 2008|accessdate=August 28, 2012}}</ref>
Gramm is a strong advocate of [[school choice]] and has criticized Republicans in Texas for failing to fully implement it.<ref>TExas Public Policy Foundation (October 9, 2018). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqU9-gV4_Hc Keynote Speaker- The Honorable Phil Gramm]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved May 27, 2021.</ref> Legislation to further such has previously been blocked in the Texas House of Representatives by [[Moderate Republican]] House Speaker [[Joe Straus]],<ref>Sullivan, Michael Quinn (February 16, 2014). [https://www.breitbart.com/border/2014/02/16/shining-light-on-house-speaker-joe-straus/ Shining Light On Texas House Speaker Joe Straus]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 27, 2021.</ref><ref>Ward, Kenric (October 25, 2017). [https://texasmonitor.org/joe-straus-steps-down-john-zerwas-phil-king/ In the face of growing controversy, Straus steps down]. ''The Texas Monitor''. Retrieved May 27, 2021.</ref><ref>Tilove, Jonathan (June 15, 2017). [https://www.statesman.com/news/state--regional-govt--politics/foreshadowing-fight-straus-rejects-bathroom-bill-school-choice/RsYuhRwD1wwNR3YEr5T9PJ/ Foreshadowing fight, Straus rejects bathroom bill, school choice]. ''Statesman''. Retrieved May 27, 2021.</ref> who held the post for a decade.
==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{cquote|"We're the only nation in the world where all our poor people are fat.<ref name=latimes/>}}
{{cquote|We're the only nation in the world where all our poor people are fat.<ref name=latimes/>}}
{{cquote|I don't just have faith in the free enterprise system, I have evidence.<ref name=nytimes/>}}
{{cquote|I don't just have faith in the free enterprise system, I have evidence.<ref name=nytimes/>}}
{{cquote|Eight-four percent of Texas primary voters support school choice, but the teachers' union in [[Austin, Texas|Austin]] is blocking new legislation that lets parents take their share of tax money spent on education and send their children to the school of their choice. Let your legislator know that you demand that a vote be held on school choice.<ref>[https://www.texaspolicy.com/press/tppf-announces-school-choice-radio-ads-featuring-sen-cruz-and-former-sen-gramm TPPF Announces School Choice Radio Ads Featuring Sen. Cruz and Former Sen. Gramm]. ''Texas Public Policy Foundation''. Retrieved May 27, 2021.</ref>}}
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