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Encyclopedia > Bob Casey, Jr.
Bob Casey, Jr.
Bob Casey, Jr.

Incumbent
Assumed office 
January 3, 2007
Serving with Arlen Specter
Preceded by Rick Santorum
Succeeded by Incumbent (2013)

Born April 13, 1960 (1960-04-13) (age 47)
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Political party Democratic
Spouse Terese Casey
Alma mater College of the Holy Cross
The Catholic University of America
Religion Roman Catholic

Robert Patrick Casey, Jr. (born April 13, 1960) better known as Bob Casey, Jr. or simply Bob Casey is an American politician and was elected in 2006 as a Democratic United States Senator from the state of Pennsylvania. Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Politics Portal      The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the bicameral United States Congress, the... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ... For the ecclesiastical office, see Incumbent (ecclesiastical). ... is the 3rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Arlen J. Specter (born February 12, 1930) is a United States Senator from Pennsylvania. ... “Santorum” redirects here. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The City of Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna CountyGR6 in Northeastern Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 76,415 (2003 estimate: 74,320). ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Not to be confused with Holy Cross College (Indiana) or other similarly named Holy Cross Colleges. ... The Catholic University of America (abbreviated CUA), located in Washington, D.C., is unique as the national university of the Roman Catholic Church and as the only higher education institution founded by U.S. Roman Catholic bishops. ... The Roman Catholic Church, most often spoken of simply as the Catholic Church, is the largest Christian church, with over one billion members. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Politics Portal      The United States Senate is one of the two chambers of the bicameral United States Congress, the... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ...

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Biography

Casey, one of eight children, was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, of Irish American descent on his father's side. He is the son of Ellen Harding Casey and Bob Casey, the 42nd governor of Pennsylvania. The City of Scranton is the county seat of Lackawanna CountyGR6 in Northeastern Pennsylvania, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 76,415 (2003 estimate: 74,320). ... Irish population density in the United States, 1872. ... “Robert Casey” redirects here. ... List of Pennsylvania Governors The office of Pennsylvania governor was created by the states Constitution of 1790. ...


Casey played basketball and graduated from Scranton Preparatory School in 1978. Following in his father's footsteps, he graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 1982, and received a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America in 1988. Between college and law school, Casey served as a member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, and spent a year teaching 5th grade and coaching basketball at the Gesu School in inner city Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He and his wife Terese were married in 1985, and they have four daughters: Elyse, Caroline, Julia, and Marena. Scranton Preparatory School is a Jesuit college preparatory day school for boys and girls. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Not to be confused with Holy Cross College (Indiana) or other similarly named Holy Cross Colleges. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ... Doctor of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, or Juris Doctor (abbreviated J.D. or JD, from the Latin, Teacher of Law) is a professional degree in law offered by universities in a number of countries. ... The Columbus School of Law is the law school of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1897. ... The Catholic University of America (abbreviated CUA), located in Washington, D.C., is unique as the national university of the Roman Catholic Church and as the only higher education institution founded by U.S. Roman Catholic bishops. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... The Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) is an Washington, D.C.-based organization of lay Catholic volunteers who dedicate at least a year or more of their lives to community service working with the homeless, abused women and children, immigrants and refugees, the mentally ill, people with HIV/AIDS and other... Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: Country United States State Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Mayor John F. Street (D) Area    - City 369. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ...


Casey practiced law in Scranton from 1991 until he ran for and was elected Pennsylvania State Auditor General in 1996. He served in this capacity for two terms, from 1997 to 2005. In 2002 he attempted to follow in his father's footsteps by running for Governor. Casey faced former Philadelphia mayor Ed Rendell in the Democratic primary election. Casey performed well in the rural areas of the state, and won a majority of Pennsylvania's counties. However, he lost to Rendell by 12 points, after Rendell was victorious in the state's major population centers. Rendell went on to win the general election. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... Nickname: Motto: Philadelphia maneto - Let brotherly love continue Location in Pennsylvania Coordinates: , Country United States Commonwealth Pennsylvania County Philadelphia Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 Government  - Mayor John F. Street (D) Area  - City 369. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... Edward Gene Ed Rendell (born January 5, 1944) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. ... A primary election is an election in which voters in a jurisdiction select candidates for a subsequent election (nominating primary). ...


2006 U.S. Senate race

Main Article: Pennsylvania United States Senate election, 2006

In 2005, Casey received calls from U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, as well as U.S. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV), the Senate Minority Leader. Both men asked him to run for U.S. Senate in 2006. On March 5, 2005, Casey announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for the Senate race. Casey's run for the Senate was his fifth statewide campaign in nine years. Bob Casey is sworn in by Vice President Dick Cheney as Caseys wife, Terese, looks on. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Charles Ellis Chuck Schumer (born November 23, 1950) is currently the senior U.S. Senator from the state of New York, serving since 1999. ... DSCC can also refer to Defense Supply Center, Columbus. ... Harry Mason Reid (born December 2, 1939) is the senior United States Senator from Nevada and a member of the Democratic Party. ... The Senate Minority Leader is a member of the United States Senate who is elected by his or her party conference to serve as the chief Senate spokesmen for his or her party and to manage and schedule the legislative and executive business of the Senate. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the day. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


After he announced that he would run, Casey was almost immediately endorsed by Governor Edward G. Rendell, his primary election opponent from 2002. He was endorsed by two Democrats who had been mentioned as possible U.S. Senate nominees: former Congressman Joe Hoeffel, and former State Treasurer Barbara Hafer, whom many in the pro-choice movement attempted to convince to run against Casey in the Democratic primary. For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... Edward Gene Ed Rendell (born January 5, 1944) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... The United States House of Representatives (or simply the House) is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. ... Rep. ... Barbara Hafer (born Los Angeles 1 August 1943) is a U.S politician from the U.S State of Pennsylvania. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ...


In the Democratic primary, Casey faced two Democrats with more liberal viewpoints: college professor Chuck Pennacchio and pension lawyer Alan Sandals. Both argued that Casey's views on abortion and other social issues were too conservative for most Pennsylvania Democrats. However, Casey easily defeated both challengers in the May 16th primary, receiving 85% of the vote. Dr. Charles Chuck Pennacchio is a professor of history and a Democratic candidate for the 2006 U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... Conservative may refer to: Conservatism, political philosophy A member of a Conservative Party Conservative extension, premise of deductive logic Conservativity theorem, mathematical proof of conservative extension Conservative Judaism britney spears Category: ... Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Area  Ranked 33rd  - Total 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km²)  - Width 280 miles (455 km)  - Length 160 miles (255 km)  - % water 2. ...


On election night, Casey won the race with 59% of the vote, compared to 41% for incumbent Senator Rick Santorum. Casey's margin of victory was the highest ever for a Democrat running for the United States Senate in Pennsylvania [1]. For the ecclesiastical office, see Incumbent (ecclesiastical). ... “Santorum” redirects here. ...


Casey is the first Pennsylvania Democrat elected to a full term in the Senate since Joseph S. Clark was reelected in 1962. Joseph S. Clark Joseph Sill Clark, Jr. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Senator

On November 15, 2006, Casey was named to several committees, including Foreign Relations; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Agriculture; the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee and the Special Committee on Aging. [2] is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is a standing committee of the United States Senate. ... The United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has jurisdiction over matters related to banks and banking, price controls, deposit insurance, export promotion and controls, federal monetary policy, financial aid to commerce and industry, issuance of redemption of notes, currency and coinage, public and private housing, urban... The Joint Economic Committee is one of only four joint committees of the U.S. Congress. ... The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging was initially established in 1961 as a temporary committee; it became a permanent committee in 1977. ...


Political views

Immigration

Casey supported the Secure Borders, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1348), a bill voted down in the 110th United States Congress, which could have provided a path to legal citizenship for illegal aliens currently residing in the United States". He has also supported the Clinton amendment, the Menedez amendment, and the Alaska amendments. [3] United States Capitol (2002) // The One Hundred Tenth United States Congress is the current meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into illegal immigration. ...


Abortion

Casey, like his father, is strongly pro-life. He has publicly stated his support for overturning Roe v. Wade,[4]. Casey's election gives Pennsylvania the distinction of being represented in the Senate by a pro-life Democrat and a pro-choice Republican (Arlen Specter); each holds the position opposite to what is common for their respective national parties. Holding Texas law making it a crime to assist a woman to get an abortion violated her due process rights. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Arlen J. Specter (born February 12, 1930) is a United States Senator from Pennsylvania. ...


He supports the Pregnant Women Support Act, legislation that grew out of Democrats for Life of America's 95-10 Initiative. The Initiative and the Pregnant Women Support Act seek to reduce the abortion rate by providing support to women in unplanned pregnancies. He supported the confirmation of both John Roberts [5] and Samuel Alito [6] for seats on the Supreme Court of the United States; these judges are believed to be in favor of overturning Roe v. Wade. Casey also opposes the funding of embryonic stem-cell research. [7] This article is about the political organization. ... The 95-10 Initiative is a piece of legislation written by the Democrats For Life of America and introduced into the Congress by Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio. ... John Glover Roberts Jr. ... Samuel Anthony Alito, Jr. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries  Atlas  Politics Portal      The Supreme Court of the United States (sometimes colloquially referred to by the acronym...


However, Casey supports greater availability of the morning after pill, which some pro-life advocates consider an abortifacient.[8] The morning-after pill, also known as emergency contraception or emergency birth control, is a pill regimen that a woman can take up to three days after she has had sexual intercourse to prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg in her uterus. ... An abortifacient is a substance that induces abortion. ...


LGBT issues

Casey has expressed his opposition to legislation that would prohibit adoption by same-sex couples. [9] In a candidates’ questionnaire sponsored by Pacatholic.org, Casey also stated that he feels that "... employers should be permitted to extend domestic partnership benefits to same-sex couples in committed, long-term relationships". However, Casey opposes making such benefits mandatory. [10] LGBT adoption refers to the adoption of children by lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered people. ... International recognition Civil unions and Domestic partnerships Recognized in some regions Unregistered co-habitation Recognition debated See also Same-sex marriage Civil union Registered partnership Domestic partnership Timeline of same-sex marriage Listings by country This box:      A domestic partnership is a legal or personal relationship between individuals who live...


On another questionnaire, when asked to state a position on legalizing same-sex marriage in Pennsylvania, Casey responded "Oppose." However on several occasions has supported same sex partners adopting children. [11] [12]. International recognition Civil unions and Domestic partnerships Recognized in some regions Unregistered co-habitation Recognition debated See also Same-sex marriage Civil union Registered partnership Domestic partnership Timeline of same-sex marriage Listings by country This box:      Same-sex marriage is a term for a governmentally, socially, or religiously recognized...


Birth control

Casey is also more supportive of birth control than his father was as governor. Indeed, in the Archdiocese survey, Casey expressed support for "requiring employers or health insurance plans to cover contraceptives in their prescription drug plans". He also stated his support for "a provision in the state’s budget to fund contraceptive services." [13] Casey's views on this extend to the federal funding of contraception, which he also supports. However, Casey also opposes laws that would "force pharmacists to fill a prescription contrary to their moral beliefs." Birth control is a regimen of one or more actions, devices, or medications followed in order to deliberately prevent or reduce the likelihood of a woman becoming pregnant or giving birth. ... It has been suggested that Health plan be merged into this article or section. ... A prescription drug is a licensed medicine that is regulated by legislation to require a prescription before it can be obtained. ...


Economics and education

On economic and education-based issues, Casey falls more closely in line with mainstream Democratic policies.


Casey's website reports he has also criticized what he views as "draconian cuts to Medicare and Medicaid," and has stated that Medicare Part D is "fundamentally flawed" and in need of a "complete overhaul." Furthermore, it states Casey's support for the Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act, which would expand the Family and Medical Leave Act, authored in the early 90s by Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd, to companies with at least 25 employees.[14] Medicare Part D is a federal program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States. ...


Casey is an opponent of privatizing Social Security [15], and is a critic of many recent tax cuts, which he claims have "not caused the 'trickle-down' economic growth" that was promised from them. Casey had also criticized Senator Santorum for voting against increasing the minimum wage [16]. Social Security in the United States is a social insurance program funded through dedicated payroll taxes called FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act). ... History of the federal minimum wage in real and nominal dollars. ...


According to the candidates' questionnaire, Casey opposes school vouchers. [17] A school voucher, also called an education voucher, is a certificate by which parents are given the ability to pay for the education of their children at a school of their choice, rather than the public school (UK state school) to which they were assigned. ...


Environmental issues

Casey opposes drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Instead, he supports increased federal investment in hybrid and alternative fuel technology to help wean the United States off of foreign oil. [18] In a debate, Casey criticized his Republican opponent Rick Santorum for not recognizing the danger of global warming. [19] He also supports increased funding for Brownfield cleanup, as well as a reinstatement of the polluter-pays principle for the Superfund program. [20] Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Map The question of whether or not to allow drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been a political football for every sitting American president since Jimmy Carter. ... The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) covers 19,049,236 acres (79,318 km²) in northeastern Alaska, in the North Slope region. ... A hybrid vehicle (HV) is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power or fuel sources such as: An on-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) and a fueled power source (internal combustion engine) for vehicle propulsion Human or sail powered bicycle with battery assist A human-powered or... The definition of Alternative Fuel varies according to the context of its usage. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... “Santorum” redirects here. ... Examples of brownfields that were redeveloped into productive properties Brownfields are abandoned, idled, or under-used industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contaminations. ... Checking the status of a cleanup site Superfund is the common name for the United States environmental law that is officially known as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 9601 to 9675, which was enacted by the United States Congress on December 11...


Electoral History

Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Election 2006
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Bob Casey, Jr. 2,345,082 58.7% +15.2
Republican Rick Santorum (Incumbent) 1,652,486 41.3% -17.4
  • 2004 Race for Pennsylvania Treasurer
    • Bob Casey, Jr. (D), 61%
    • Jean Craige Pepper (R), 37%
  • 2002 Race for Pennsylvania Governor (Democratic primary)
    • Ed Rendell (D), 57%
    • Bob Casey, Jr. (D), 44%
  • 2000 Race for Pennsylvania Auditor General
    • Bob Casey, Jr. (D) (inc.), 57%
    • Katie True (R), 40%
    • Anne Goeke (Green), 2%
  • 1996 Race for Pennsylvania Auditor General
    • Bob Casey, Jr. (D), 56%
    • Bob Nyce (R), 40%
    • Sharon Shepps (Libertarian), 3%

Bob Casey is sworn in by Vice President Dick Cheney as Caseys wife, Terese, looks on. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... “Santorum” redirects here. ...

Footnotes

  • Peter J Boyer. "The Right to Choose," The New Yorker November 14, 2005 online version

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Political offices
Preceded by
Barbara Hafer
Auditor General of Pennsylvania
1997–2005
Succeeded by
Jack Wagner
Preceded by
Barbara Hafer
Treasurer of Pennsylvania
2005–2007
Succeeded by
Robin L. Wiessmann
Preceded by
Rick Santorum
United States Senator (Class 1) from Pennsylvania
January 4, 2007–Present
Served alongside: Arlen Specter
Succeeded by
Incumbent
Persondata
NAME Casey, Bob, Jr.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Casey, Robert Patrick, Jr.
SHORT DESCRIPTION United States Senator from the state of Pennsylvania
DATE OF BIRTH April 13, 1960
PLACE OF BIRTH Scranton, Pennsylvania
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH


 

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