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Jack Kingston
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 1st district
Incumbent
Assumed office  January 5, 1993
Preceded by	Robert Lindsay Thomas
Succeeded by	Incumbent
Born	April 24, 1955 (1955-04-24) (age 52) Bryan, Texas
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Libby Morris
Religion	Episcopalian

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Background

He was born in Bryan, Texas, but spent most of his life in Athens, Georgia. He and his parents also spent some time living in Ethiopia when he was a child. He earned a degree in economics from the University of Georgia. He has lived in Savannah since 1977 and spent 25 years selling insurance and agribusiness throughout southeastern Georgia before his election to Congress. He is married and has four children. Bryan is a city in Brazos County, Texas, United States. ... Athens-Clarke County is a unified city-county in Georgia, U.S., in the northeastern part of the state, at the eastern terminus of Georgia 316. ... The University of Georgia (UGA) is the largest institution of higher learning in the U.S. state of Georgia. ... This section may require cleanup to meet Wikipedias quality standards. ...

Georgia Congressional District 1

The 1st District comprises the entire coastal area of The Golden Isles, which are mainly St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island and Sea Island, where many of the large cotton and rice plantations flourished in the nineteenth century, and much of the rural southeastern part of the state. This section of the South was solidly Democratic country for many years after General Sherman’s troops marched through Georgia, but voters here are conservative on cultural and military issues and many economic issues as well. In addition to Savannah, there are a few modest-sized cities like Brunswick, Waycross, and Valdosta, but much of the district is rural, with cotton and tobacco fields. In addition, the district includes four military bases: Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, at Kings Bay in Camden County, Fort Stewart, near Hinesville in Liberty County, Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, and Moody Air Force Base near Valdosta, all of which contribute to Kingston’s staunch Congressional support for the armed forces. The Golden Isles are the group of islands off of the coast on Georgia, USA in the Atlantic Ocean. ... Portrait of William Tecumseh Sherman by Mathew Brady William Tecumseh Sherman (February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American soldier, businessman, and author. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Georgia Coordinates: , Country United States State Georgia County Glynn Government  - Mayor Bryan Thompson (R) Area  - City 25. ... Waycross is a city located in Ware County, Georgia. ... Valdosta is a city in, and the county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia. ... Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay is a base of the United States Navy in Camden County, in southeast Georgia. ... Kings Bay is a small town located at 30. ... Camden County is a county located in the Georgia. ... Fort Stewart is a census-designated place and U.S. Army post primarily located in Liberty County, Georgia, but also occupying significant portions of Bryan County, Georgia. ... Hinesville is a city in Liberty County, Georgia, United States. ... Liberty County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ... Hunter Army Airfield (IATA: SVN, ICAO: KSVN), along with Fort Stewart, is a military complex located near Savannah, Georgia, United States. ... Moody Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in Lowndes County, Georgia. ... The city of Valdosta is the county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. ...

First bid for House of Representatives

Kingston ran for Congress in 1992 at the age of 37 after serving eight years in the Georgia House of Representatives. His opponent was Democrat Barbara Christmas, a school principal. At the time, he claimed, “I have a Democrat’s heart and a Republican’s brain. You have to have a heart, but a brain, too, to solve problems,” a message that resounded well with a realigning Southern electorate. For two decades, the 1st District had voted for national Republicans but Georgia Democrats, so it was important for Kingston to convince voters that he was the conservative choice. In the campaign, he supported enterprise zones and tax incentives to spur economic growth and he wanted to promote agricultural exports and welfare reform. It also helped that most of Savannah had been cut out of the district and placed in the new, majority-black 11th District, which stretched all the way to Atlanta. Kingston won decisively with 58 percent of the vote, and he has not been seriously challenged since. He ran unopposed in 1998 and 2004. Type Bicameral Houses Senate House of Representatives President of the Senate President pro tempore Dick Cheney, (R) since January 20, 2001 Robert C. Byrd, (D) since January 4, 2007 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Members 535 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political... The Georgia House of Representatives is the lower house of the General Assembly (the state legislature) of Georgia. ...

Positions

Kingston wanted term limits for Congress in 1994, as of 2007, he is against term limits for Congress. ontheissues.org Jack_Kingston_Government_reform_1994

Kingston is a pro-life conservative who opposes abortion and embryonic stem cell research. He supports the death penalty, the Patriot Act and President Bush’s tax cuts. He has sponsored resolutions calling for the Ten Commandments to be displayed in the House and Senate Chambers. He spent a significant amount of time in his district promoting President Bush’s overhaul of the Social Security program in town hall meetings. USA Today named Kingston "one of the most partisan Republicans in the House," having been one of 19 cosponsors of the 1997 resolution asking for an impeachment inquiry of President Clinton.^[1] This article needs cleanup. ... George Walker Bush (born July 6, 1946) is the 43rd and current President of the United States, inaugurated on January 20, 2001. ... A tax cut is a reduction in the rate of tax charged by a government, for example on personal or corporate income. ... This article is about a list of ten religious commandments. ... Social Security, in the United States, currently refers to the Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program. ... Town Hall Meeting is a concept which originated in New England when everybody in the town showed up to speak their piece and then vote on an issue. ...

In 2002, Americans for Democratic Action gave him a rating of zero, and the American Conservative Union gave him a rating of 96. In 2004, the National Journal claimed that Kingston was the most conservative member of the House of Representatives on economic issues, social issues, and foreign issues, judging solely by his voting record.^{[citation needed]} According to the National Journal, he falls to the right of former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay. In fact, in 2005 Congressman Kingston was rated as the "most conservative member of the House" by National Journal for his voting record the previous year. His conservative track record has won him continual awards and recognition, and he has been named each term as a “Taxpayer’s Hero," and “A Guardian of Small Business.” Congressman Kingston was also awarded the “Watchdog of the Treasury Award,” and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s “Spirit of Enterprise” Award. Americans For Democratic Action (ADA) was formed in January 1947, when Eleanor Roosevelt, John Kenneth Galbraith, Reinhold Niebuhr, Hubert Humphrey and 200 other activists. ... The American Conservative Union (ACU) is a large conservative political lobbying group in the United States. ... Thomas Dale DeLay (born April 8, 1947) is a former member of the United States House of Representatives from Sugar Land, Texas. ...

Kingston does not support the conservative views of the late-President Ronald Reagan who stated:

Only a few years ago, the General Services Administration was racked by indictments and report after report of inefficiency and waste. Today at GSA, Jerry Carmen has not only put the whistleblowers back in charge, he’s promoted them and given them new responsibilities. Just listen to this little set of figures. Today, General Services Administration work-in-progress time is down from 30 days to 7, even while the agency has sustained budget cuts of 20 percent, office space reductions of 20 percent, and the attrition of 7,000 employees. President Ronald Reagan Conservative Political Action Conference Washington, DC February 18, 1983.

Kingston voted against the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act H.R. 985 Congressional Record 2007

Status in Congress

From 2003 through the end of 2006, Kingston served as vice-chairman of the House Republican Conference. Meanwhile, he also served on the powerful Appropriations Committee. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Vice-Chair of the Republican Conference in the United States House of Representatives is a leadership position that is next in rank after the House Republican Conference Chairman. ... The House Republican Conference, sometimes known as the House Republican Leadership Conference, is an organization for Republicans in the United States House of Representatives. ... The Committee on Appropriations, or Appropriations Committee (often referred to as simply Appropriations, as in Hes on Appropriations) is a committee of the United States House of Representatives. ...

Kingston ran for House Republican Conference Chairman for the 110th Congress, but lost to Adam Putnam in the third round of voting.^[2] This is a list of Republican Conference Chairmen of the United States House of Representatives. ... 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. ... Adam H. Putnam (born July 31, 1974), American conservative politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 2001, representing Floridas 12th congressional district. ...

On Monday, October 1, 2007, Kingston said he would introduce a resolution in Congress supporting the radio host Rush Limbaugh, who had called soliders that didn't support President Bush's policy "phony soldiers". Rush Hudson Limbaugh III (born January 12, 1951) is an American radio talk show host and political commentator. ... President Bush can refer to: George H. W. Bush (born 1924), the 41st President of the United States (1989–1993) and father of George W. Bush George W. Bush (born 1946), the 43rd President of the United States (2001–) and son of George H. W. Bush Category: ...

Technology and innovation

Congressman Kingston has been at the forefront of the Republican modern media revolution. On April 13, 2006, the Washington Times^[3] quoted the Republican National Committee's eCampaign Director as saying, “Kingston has been at the forefront of getting the congressional majority to understand what role the blogosphere plays... and not just in commenting, but in taking action. It’s been an incredibly helpful development.” Kingston best illustrates his talent in the modern media revolution in this video. youtube Robert Greenwald vs. Jack Kingston One observer of this conflict noted Kingston has "the honor of" representing 4 military installations. Oh yeah, and the defense industry. JACK KINGSTON - Top 20 Contributors [2006] From Open Secrets dot org 2. General Dynamics 11. Lockheed Martin 28. Northrup Grumman JACK KINGSTON - Top 20 Contributors [2004] 6. General Dynamics 10. Lockheed Martin 13. Northrup Grumman 20. Titan Corp. The Republican National Committee (RNC) provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. ...

On December 10, 2006, the Savannah Morning News^[4] highlighted Kingston's innovative leadership: "[Congressman Kingston] and others say an undercurrent of enthusiasm among Gen Y staffers brought him closer than expected to beating a candidate backed by the GOP establishment. Kingston was one of the first Republican members of the House to start his own blog. He became a regular on Comedy Central and preached the virtues of podcasting and interactive Web sites with 'pizazz.' The aim: reach young, hip, technologically savvy voters who seldom read newspapers or watch traditional television news." The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel in the United States. ... Podcasting is the method of distributing multimedia files, such as audio or video programs, over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. ...

In March 2007, Kingston won the 2007 Golden Dot People’s Choice Award for Online Politician of the Year,^[5] which is sponsored by the Institute for Politics, Democracy & the Internet at George Washington University. The Institute for Politics, Democracy & the Internet (IPDI) studies the role of the Internet in politics with a view to improving citizen participation, enhancing democratic values and promoting better governance. ... The George Washington University (GW), is a private, coeducational university located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The school was founded in 1821 as The Columbian College in the District of Columbia by Baptist ministers using funds bequeathed by George Washington. ...

Interviews and public life

On October 18, 2005,^[6] Kingston gave an interview with Stephen Colbert on the parody show, The Colbert Report, in which he discussed his experience "as an African-American." (Congressman Kingston was facetiously referencing his time spent in Ethiopia.) This article is about Stephen Colbert, the actor. ... The Colbert Report (IPA: ) is an American satirical television program that airs from 11:30 p. ... Languages Predominantly American English Religions Protestantism (chiefly Baptist and Methodist); Roman Catholicism; Islam Related ethnic groups Sub-Saharan Africans and other African groups, some with Native American groups. ...

In 2005, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog discussed global warming with Kingston along with four other Congressmen. Best of Triumph DVD (2004) Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog is a puppet created and performed by Robert Smigel premiering in 1993 on NBCs Late Night with Conan OBrien. ...

On November 3, 2006, Kingston appeared as a guest on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher." Kingston, along with actor Alec Baldwin, reporter A.B. Stoddard, and comedienne Roseanne Barr joined Maher in humorous political debate. For other uses, see HBO (disambiguation). ... Real Time with Bill Maher is a talk show that airs weekly on HBO, hosted by comedian and political satirist Bill Maher. ... Alec Baldwin (born April 3, 1958) is an Emmy- and Academy Award-nominated, and Golden Globe Award-winning, American actor. ... This article is about the actress. ...

Kingston appears in the publicity clip for Iraq For Sale (a documentary by Robert Greenwald) as a result of Greenwald's May 10th, 2007 testimony before Congress. Kingston is shown making multiple accusations that the facts in the film are not to be trusted as a result of Greenwald's alleged bias. Kingston's numerous personal attacks in a clip made available on Youtube ^[7] contrasted dramatically with his previous public persona of being a good humored individual. Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers is a documentary about the ongoing Iraq War and the behavior of companies with no-bid contracts working within Iraq. ...

Kingston spends half of his time meeting with constituents in his District. According to an interview on MSNBC^[8], Kingston "typically flies home on Thursdays and returns to Washington on Tuesdays." His schedule has been criticized by opponents because it results in Kingston working in the Capitol only three days per week. He has spoken against the increased Congressional work schedule proposed by Democrats for the upcoming 110th Congress, saying that a full work week "damages families" and that "Democrats could care less about families."^[9]

On December 11, 2006, Kingston gave another interview with Stephen Colbert to decry incoming Majority Leader Steny Hoyer's plan to have the House of Representatives debate and vote five days a week instead of the current three. Kingston argued that Congressmen already work 50–60 hours per week (mostly in their districts) and increasing this would force them to take time away from their families. Steny Hamilton Hoyer (born June 14, 1939) is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the Marylands 5th congressional district since 1981. ...

Kingston explained his position in a letter to the editor of the Savannah Morning News [1]stating that he did not advocate a three-day work week, but rather preferring to split his current six-day work week between Washington and constituents in his district.

Notes

1. ^ http://asp.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/CandidateProfile.aspx?ci=828&oi=H
2. ^ http://www.sptimes.com/2006/11/18/Worldandnation/Vote_boosts_Putnum_s_.shtml
3. ^ http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20060412-114949-3390r.htm
4. ^ http://savannahnow.com/node/194890
5. ^ http://www.ipdi.org/blog/index.php/2007/03/19/winners-of-golden-dot-awards-07/
6. ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0543825
7. ^ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LsNM5zbe4Pk
8. ^ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16065625
9. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/05/AR2006120501342_pf.html

External links

• U.S. Representative Jack Kingston official House site
  • Jack's Blog
• Jack Kingston at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Federal Election Commission — Jack Heddons Kingston campaign finance reports and data
• On the Issues — Jack Kingston issue positions and quotes
• OpenSecrets.org — Jack Kingston campaign contributions
• Project Vote Smart — Representative Jack Kingston (GA) profile
• SourceWatch Congresspedia — Jack Kingston profile
• Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Jack Kingston voting record
• Kingston introduction of Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005