Phil Crane
| Phil Crane | |||
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| Former U.S. Representative from Illinois's 8th Congressional District From: January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2005 | |||
| Predecessor | Dan Rostenkowski | ||
| Successor | Melissa Bean | ||
| Former U.S. Representative from Illinois's 12th Congressional District From: January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1993 | |||
| Predecessor | Robert McClory | ||
| Successor | Jerry Costello | ||
| Former U.S. Representative from Illinois's 13th Congressional District From: November 25, 1969 – January 3, 1973 | |||
| Predecessor | Donald Rumsfeld | ||
| Successor | Robert McClory | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Arlene Catherine Johnson | ||
| Religion | Protestant | ||
Philip Miller "Phil" Crane (November 3, 1930 – November 8, 2014) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and an important member of the conservative movement.
Crane was first elected to the United States House in a special election in 1969 when Donald Rumsfeld resigned in order to take a place in the Nixon Administration.[1]
Crane was a very important member of the conservative movement during a time when is seemed weak.[2] He founded the Republican Study Committee in the 1970s, which was intended to empower conservative Representatives.[1] In addition, Crane served as the chairman of the American Conservative Union from 1977 to 1979.[1] He was the first Republican to declare his candidacy for president in 1980, thinking that Ronald Reagan would not run.[1] After Reagan did declare his candidacy, Crane withdrew and endorsed Reagan.[1]
Despite Crane's prominent role, he became older, younger conservatives took his place in the House, his Illinois district became more liberal, and his influence faded.[3] He was defeated by Democrat Melissa Bean in 2004.[1] He died on November 8, 2014.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Langer, Emily (November 10, 2014). Philip M. Crane, Stalwart Illinois Republican and 1980 Presidential Candidate, Dies at 84. The Washington Post. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ↑ Keene, David (November 10, 2014). Phil Crane, a positive force of modern conservatism. The Washington Times. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ↑ Longtime Rep. Phil Crane dies at 84. POLITICO (and AP). November 9, 2014. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
External links
- Profile in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress