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John Isakson
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| U.S. Senator John Isakson | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, Senate Select Committee on Ethics | |
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Candidates for the GA-Senate Class III Seat: | ||
| Confirmed: | None so far | |
| Considering: | None so far | |
| Rumored: | None so far | |
| Potential: | None so far | |
| Dropped-out: | None so far | |
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John Hardy "Johnny" Isakson, a Republican, has represented Georgia in the United States Senate since 2005.
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Isakson voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
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Transparency
Not Republican enough?
Isakson is often referred to as a Republican In Name Only (RINO) by those who opposed his nomination in 1996 and 2004. In fact, pundits such as Fred Barnes have said his predecessor, Zell Miller was more conservative despite being a Democrat. [1] Despite the claims by some that Isakson is not conservative enough, Isakson has been given an "A" rating by the National Rifle Association, the "Hero of the Taxpayer" award by Citizens Against Government Waste, and a "92" rating on a scale of 100 by the Christian Coalition of America.
Bio
Isakson was was born December 28, 1944 in Atlanta. He was educated at the University of Georgia, and was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives (1976-90) and the Georgia Senate (1993-96). In 1996 he ran in the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sam Nunn. Derided as being "too liberal," after declaring himself "pro-choice," he lost in the runoff.
In January 1999, when 6th District Congressman and House Speaker Newt Gingrich decided not to take his seat for an 11th term, Isakson ran for the seat in a special election in February and won easily. He won the seat in his own right in 2000 and was reelected in 2002. He never faced an enthusiastic or well-funded challenge, as the 6th district is arguably the most Republican district in Georgia.
In 2004, he secured the Republican nomination for the Senate seat left vacant by the retirement of Zell Miller, who had once defeated Isakson in the 1990 race for Georgia Governor.
During his failed 1996 Senate bid, Isakson had announced he was a pro-choice candidate. Many pro-life Republicans never forgave him, and his stance cost him the Republican nomination. Since then, Isakson has drifted to the right on social issues. He is now anti-abortion (with some exceptions), anti-gay marriage and pro-gun rights. On the Issues, a nonpartisan Web site that rates candidates, labels Isakson "a Libertarian-leaning conservative." [2]
Isakson's election is fairly consistent with Georgia voters, who tend to be fiscally conservative, business-oriented, and moderate on civil rights issues.
Money in politicsThis section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section. Campaign contributionsThe following is drawn from government records of campaign contributions to John Isakson. Campaign contributions are one of the most direct conduits for influencing members of Congress. How to use this information. File:Isakson elections.jpg Source: Federal Election Commission
Revolving doorThe "revolving door" refers to the passage of staffers between government and industry employment. Former staff for members of Congress often use the connections and knowledge they gained as public employees to help their new employers – often lobbying firms – influence their former employers and institutions.
Privately funded travelThe following is drawn from John Isakson's travel disclosure forms. Corporations and other organizations can pay for trips by members of Congress and their staff as long as it is related to official business (though some trips have been glorified junkets). How to use this information.
Personal financesThe following is drawn from John Isakson's personal financial disclosure forms. Close study of the data has often revealed conflicts of interest by members of Congress. How to use this information.
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Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Subcommittee on Private Sector and Consumer Solutions to Global Warming and Wildlife Protection
- Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs
- Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Peace Corps, and Narcotics Affairs
- Subcommittee on International Operations and Organizations, Democracy and Human Rights
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Subcommittee on Retirement and Aging
- Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Subcommittee on Clean Air Climate Change and Nuclear Safety
- Subcommittee on Superfund and Waste Management
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Subcommittee on Retirement Security and Aging
- Subcommittee on Education and Early Childhood Development
- Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety - Chair
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on John Isakson. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
DC Office:
120 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1004
Phone: 202-224-3643
Fax: 202-228-0724
Web Email
Website
District Office- Atlanta:
One Overton Park, Suite 970
3625 Cumberland Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: 770-661-0999
Fax: 770-661-0768
