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Brad Sherman
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| U.S. Representative Brad Sherman (D) | ||
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| CA-27 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Financial Services, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and House Committee on the Judiciary | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: N/a Incumbent running: Yes, for a different seat | ||
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2012 candidates for CA-27 | ||
| Confirmed: | Judy Chu | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Brad J. Sherman, a Democrat, has represented the 27th District of California in the United States House of Representatives since 1997.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Earmarks
In 2008 Sherman was paid $11,000 by the Aeros corporation for his election campaign. (See money section below) Then in 2010 Sherman requested $4,000,000 in earmarks specifically for the Aeros corporation so that they could develop a "Rigid Aeroshell Variable Buoyancy Air Vehicle". [[|]]
Iraq War
Sherman voted for the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
For more information on environmental legislation, see the Energy and Environment Policy Portal
Support for gun control
Sherman cosponsored H.R. 1022 (Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2007) on March 15, 2007.[2]
- Main article: U.S. gun legislation
Biography
Sherman was born October 24, 1954 in Los Angeles, California. He was educated at the University of California, Los Angeles and at Harvard Law School, and was a lawyer and accountant before entering the House.
2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Peter Christopher Hankwitz to face Sherman in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1] Sherman retained his seat.
2008 elections
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This information was gathered by volunteer researchers as part of the Superdelegate Transparency Project on the superdelegates for the 2008 Democratic presidential primary. For more info see the California superdelegate tracker or visit the STP homepage. |
Before Hillary Clinton conceded the race, Brad Sherman, as a superdelegate, had endorsed her for President.
- See other superdelegates who endorsed Obama, endorsed Clinton, were undeclared or had pledged to support the primary winner (state or national).
- For more information and sources, see the state page for this superdelegate linked to in the blue box above.
Money in Politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Kenpo Inc | $ 14,200 |
| Lieberman Research Worldwide | $ 13,800 |
| Specialty Merchandise Corp | $ 11,150 |
| Aeros | $ 11,000 |
| Credit Union National Assn | $ 10,250 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 10,000 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Union | $ 10,000 |
| Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu | $ 10,000 |
| Honeywell International | $ 10,000 |
| Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $ 10,000 |
| Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| Teamsters Union | $ 10,000 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Brad Sherman from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Brad Sherman from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Brad Sherman from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Brad Sherman from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Financial Services
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on the Judiciary
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia
- Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy Trade and Technology
- House Committee on International Relations
- Subcommittee on Africa Global Human Rights and International Operations
- Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation - Ranking Minority Member
- House Committee on Science
- Subcommittee on Energy
- Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Democratic Homeland Security Task Force
- New Democrat Coalition
Boards and other Affiliations
- Board Member, California Common Cause, 1985-1989
- California State Bar Association
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Brad Sherman. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and resources
References
- ↑ Roll call vote, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
- ↑ Thomas page on H.R. 1022
Resources
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Brad | Middle name: J. | Last name: Sherman |
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| Party: D | State: CA | District:
27 District short: 27 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-5911 | Fax: 202-225-5879 | Website: http://bradsherman.house.gov/ | Webform email: http://www.house.gov/sherman/contact/ Email address: |
| DC office: 2242 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: S000344 | Votesmart ID: 142 | FEC ID: H6CA24113 | Govtrack ID: 400371 |
| CRP ID: N00006897 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: BradSherman |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Brad_Sherman | YouTubeID: ShermanCA27 | Senate class: | |
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| Congressional Career | |||
| First Elected to Current Office: November 5, 1996 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 1997 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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| Freshman Member? False |
Previous Political Work? California State Board of Equalization |
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Date of Birth: October 24, 1954 November 5, 1996 | |||
Longitude: 118°26′55.231″W
