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{{Senator header|state=Wyoming}} {{congresspedia}} '''John Antony Barrasso''', a [[Republican Party|Republican]], has been the junior senator from Wyoming since 2007. He was chosen on June 22, 2007 by [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] Gov. Dave Freudenthal to replace Sen. [[Craig Thomas]], who had recently died of leukemia. Barrasso's appointment was temporary, as a special election was to be held in 2008.<ref>Bob Moen. [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/politics/20070622-1123-wyomingsenator.html "Wyoming governor appoints GOP state Sen. John Barrasso to replace late U.S. Sen. Craig Thomas,"] ''Associated Press'', (via ''Union Tribute''). June 22, 2007.</ref> ==Record and controversies== {{Congresspedia voting record}} ===Iraq War=== {{Iraq War Senate record}} ===Environmental record=== ''For more information on environmental legislation, see the [[Portal:Energy and Environment Policy (U.S.)|Energy and Environment Policy Portal]]'' ===Oil Record=== John Barrasso has voted in favor of big oil companies on 100% of important oil related bills, according to [[Oil Change International]]. These bills include Iraq War funding, climate change studies, clean energy, and oil import reductions. <ref> [http://oilmoney.priceofoil.org/voteTables.php Vote Tracker] </ref> See below for oil and coal money in politics. ===Political views=== Barrasso is considered a "conservative" and is "pro-life," although he has changed his position on this issue. He previously ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for the Senate in 1996 for the seat vacated by the moderate Alan Simpson of Cody, an abortion-rights supporter. In 1996, Barrasso characterized himself as "pro-choice." He lost the primary to anti-abortion advocate [[Mike Enzi]]. While in the the State Senate, he received an "A" rating from the [[National Rifle Association]]. In his application to fill Thomas' seat in 2007, Barrasso expressed that he would be a conservative voice in Washington. He wrote, "I believe in limited government, lower taxes, less spending, traditional family values, local control and a strong national defense." He said he has "voted for prayer in schools, against gay marriage and [has] sponsored legislation to protect the sanctity of life."<ref>Bob Moen. [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/politics/20070622-1123-wyomingsenator.html "Wyoming governor appoints GOP state Sen. John Barrasso to replace late U.S. Sen. Craig Thomas,"] ''Associated Press,'' (via ''Union Tribute''). June 22, 2007.</ref> ==Bio== Barrasso graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. with a bachelor of science degree in 1974. He received his medical degree from Georgetown in 1978. He conducted his residency at Yale Medical School in New Haven, Connecticut. In addition to a private practice, he served as chief of staff of the Wyoming Medical Center, state president of the Wyoming Medical Society, president of the National Association of Physician Broadcasters, and a member of the American Medical Association Council of Ethics and Judicial Affairs. He also served as a member of the board of directors of "Presidential Classroom," a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that brings young people to Washington to learn about their national government. Barrasso was also a member of the Casper Chamber of Commerce and the Casper Rotary Club. Barrasso was elected to the Wyoming State Senate in 2002 and re-elected in 2006. In the State Senate, he served on the following committees: *Labor, Health and Social Services Committee *Select Committee on Legislative Technology *Department of Health Advisory Council *NCSL - Labor and Workforce Development *NCSL - Transportation *CSG West - Trade & Transportation *Chairman: Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs ==Speculation about 2008 special election== After Gov. Dave Freudenthal (D) appointed Barrasso over former state Treasurer Cynthia Lummis (R) and one-time [[Craig Thomas]] Chief of Staff Tom Sansonetti, a former state GOP chairman, many Wyoming Republicans geared for the possibility of challenging Barrasso in the 2008 special election. In his application for the Senate seat, Barrasso already expressed his intention to seek the final four years of Thomas’ term. Ambitious Wyoming Republicans are refusing to rule out challenging either him or Rep. [[Barbara Cubin]] in next year’s GOP primaries. Matt Mead (R), a U.S. attorney who resigned so he could apply for the Senate vacancy, commented "I haven’t ruled anything out yet," hinting that he may make a bid for Barrasso's seat. Mead's grandfather, [[Clifford Hansen]], served the state as governor and Senator. State Rep. Colin Simpson (R), the Majority Floor Leader of the Wyoming House of Representatives and the son former Sen. [[Alan Simpson]] (R-Wyo.), also declined on Tuesday to rule out running for federal office in 2008, even if that means challenging Barrasso or Cubin in a primary. Cynthia Lummis, one of the choices for Thomas' seat, said in an interview that she would not run against Cubin in a primary, citing her status as a sitting Republican officeholder, but she said she was contemplating a bid against Barrasso because she did not view him as a traditional incumbent. "That is an interim appointment, so that is a different circumstance," she commented. Democrats also considered running for the seat, as Barrasso would only have served 18 months Election Day 2008. State Sen. Mike Massie, 2002 gubernatorial candidate Paul Hickey and former state Rep. Patrick Hacker all considered a bid.<ref>David M. Drucker. [http://www.rollcall.com/issues/52_147/news/19174-1.html "Wyoming Political Scene Still Unsettled,"] ''Roll Call.'' June 27, 2007.</ref> ==Money in politics== ===Oil and Coal Money in Politics=== John Barrasso has received $136,400 in oil contributions during the 110th congress. $110,500 of those dollars were from industry PACS.<ref> [http://oilmoney.priceofoil.org/federalRaceGraph.php?type=congress Follow the Oil Money-Senate]</ref> These numbers make Barrasso one of the top recipients of oil and coal money in the Senate. In addition to oil money, Barrasso has accepted $82,250 in coal contributions during the 110th congress. $70,000 of those dollars were from industry PACS <ref>[http://coalmoney.priceofoil.org/federalRaceGraph.php?type=congress Vote Tracker] </ref>. See above for oil and energy voting record. ==Committees and Affiliations== ==More Background Data== ==Contact== {{Contact info}} ==Articles and resources== ===See also=== ===References=== <references/> {{wikipedia}} ===External resources=== *[http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2006/members/s27.htm Wyoming Senate Members Site]<br /> *[http://www.healthgrades.com/directory_search/physician/profiles/dr-md-reports/Dr-John-Barrasso-MD-809D1388.cfm Health Grades (Medical Research Site)]<br /> *[http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/nsb/pdf/06_NSBPRogram_Web.pdf National Science Bowl 2006]<br /> *[http://www.cnsnews.com/ViewCulture.asp?Page=%5CCulture%5Carchive%5C200602%5CCUL20060213a.html CSN News]<br /> *[http://www.uoworks.com/pdfs/cp/CASPER.pdf ''Unique Opportunities Magazine for Physicians'' May 2000]<br /> *[http://www.wygop.org/images/WY/SpecialElectionCandidates/Barrasso.pdf Barrasso Official Statement]<br /> *[http://whereistand.com/JohnBarrasso/wizard See how you compare to John Barrasso] *[http://oilmoney.priceofoil.org/federalRaceGraph.php?type=congress Follow the Oil Money-Senate] *[http://oilmoney.priceofoil.org/voteTables.php?chamber=S Vote Tracker] *[http://coalmoney.priceofoil.org/federalRaceGraph.php?type=congress Follow the Coal Money- Senate] *[http://www.appvoices.org Appalachian Voices] ===External articles=== {{congresspedia}} [[Category:Congresspedia|Barrasso, John]] [[Category:Republican Party (USA)]] [[category:Members of the U.S. Congress from Wyoming|Barrasso, John]] {{Politician <!-- From Wikipedia: --> |term_start =June 25, 2007 |term_end = <!--Not present for continuing MOCs--> |otherparty = <!-- From Cause Caller --> |Birth=July 21, 1952 |First Elected=Appointed June 25, 2007 and won special election November 4, 2008 |Next Election=November 6, 2012 |110th Leadership=None <!-- __Note: "110th" must be inserted into field label to differentiate current from former leadership." __--> |Freshman=No |Previous Political Work=Wyoming Senate |110th Committee Membership=Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources/Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources/Subcommittee on National Parks, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources/Subcommittee on Water and Power, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works/Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works/Subcommittee on Public Sector Solutions to Global Warming Oversight and Children's Health Protection, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works/Subcommittee on Superfund and Environmental Health, Senate Committee on Indian Affairs <!-- __Note: "110th" must be inserted into field label to differentiate current from former committee assignments." __--> |Zip Code Affiliations= <!-- NEW --> |Current Office=U.S. Senate |110th Committee Chairs= |110th Committee Ranking Member= |111th Leadership= |111th Committee Membership= |111th Committee Chairs= |111th Committee Ranking Member= |111th Caucuses= <!-- From Congresspedia --> |110th Caucuses = |District Office 1 Address=100 East B Street, Suite 2201, Casper, Wyoming 82602 |District Office 1 Phone=(307) 261-6413 |District Office 1 Fax=(307) 265-6706 |District Office 2 Address=2120 Capitol Avenue, Suite 2013, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 |District Office 2 Phone=(307) 772-2451 |District Office 2 Fax=(307) 638-3512 |District Office 3 Address=2632 Foothills Boulevard, #101, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901 |District Office 3 Phone=(307) 362-5012 |District Office 3 Fax=(307) 362-5129 |District Office 4 Address=325 West Main, Suite F, Riverton, Wyoming 82501 |District Office 4 Phone=(307) 856-6642 |District Office 4 Fax=(307) 856-5901 |District Office 5 Address=2 North Main, Suite 206, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801 |District Office 5 Phone=(307) 672-6456 |District Office 5 Fax=(307) 672-8227 |District Office 6 Address= |District Office 6 Phone= |District Office 6 Fax= |District Office 7 Address= |District Office 7 Phone= |District Office 7 Fax= |District Office 8 Address= |District Office 8 Phone= |District Office 8 Fax= |District Office 9 Address= |District Office 9 Phone= |District Office 9 Fax= |Campaign E-mail= |Campaign E-mail Link= |Campaign Homepage= |Campaign Office 1 Address= |Campaign Office 1 Phone= |Campaign Office 1 Fax= |Campaign Office 2 Address= |Campaign Office 2 Phone= |Campaign Office 2 Fax= |Campaign Office 3 Address= |Campaign Office 3 Phone= |Campaign Office 3 Fax= |Campaign Office 4 Address= |Campaign Office 4 Phone= |Campaign Office 4 Fax= |Campaign Office 5 Address= |Campaign Office 5 Phone= |Campaign Office 5 Fax= }}

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