Bob Graham

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Daniel Robert "Bob" Graham, born November 9, 1936 (age 89), is a liberal former United States Senator and a former governor of [Florida]] governor from 1979 to 1987. Graham ran a failed campaign for the Democratic Party nomination in the 2004 presidential race. As a millionaire senator, Graham founded and chaired the Senate New Democrat Commission, a coalition of pro business Democrats.[1]

Daniel Robert "Bob" Graham


In office
January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2005
Preceded by Paula Hawkins
Succeeded by Mel Martinez

38th Governor of Florida
In office
January 2, 1979 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by Reubin Askew
Succeeded by Wayne Mixson

Florida State Senator for District 33
In office
November 3, 1970 – 1978
Preceded by Richard Stone
Succeeded by John A. Hill

Florida State Senator for District 42
In office
November 3, 1970 – 1972

Florida State Representative for Districts 16 and 105
In office
November 8, 1966 – November 3, 1970
Preceded by New district
Succeeded by Sherman Winn

Political party Democrat
Spouse(s) Adele Khoury Graham
Religion United Methodist

He is related to the Graham family of The Washington Post.

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