Democratic US Senators Elected for Term from 2006-2012
Profiles of Democratic US Senators elected or reelected in 2006.
Profile of U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri
Claire McCaskill was elected in November 2006 as U.S. Senator from Missouri in a close election that hinged, in part, of McCaskill's support of embryonic stem cell research. Sen. McCaskill is a national co-chair of the 2008 Obama for President campaign.
Claire McCaskill was elected in November 2006 as U.S. Senator from Missouri in a close election that hinged, in part, of McCaskill's support of embryonic stem cell research. Sen. McCaskill is a national co-chair of the 2008 Obama for President campaign.
Profile of U.S. Senator Jim Webb of Virginia
James H. Webb was elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006, in a surprise defeat of incumbent Republican Senator George Allen. Webb is a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and the former Secretary of Navy under President Reagan. Webb is also the author of 6 acclaimed Vietnam-based novels, and an award-winning filmmaker.
James H. Webb was elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006, in a surprise defeat of incumbent Republican Senator George Allen. Webb is a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and the former Secretary of Navy under President Reagan. Webb is also the author of 6 acclaimed Vietnam-based novels, and an award-winning filmmaker.
Profile of Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland
Ten-term Rep. Ben Cardin is the Democratic candidate in 2006 running for Maryland's US Senate vacant seat. Cardin is a powerful, astute Congressman and a respected bipartisan legislator who voted against the Iraq War in 2002, strongly opposes Social Security privatization and supports embryonic stem cell research.
Ten-term Rep. Ben Cardin is the Democratic candidate in 2006 running for Maryland's US Senate vacant seat. Cardin is a powerful, astute Congressman and a respected bipartisan legislator who voted against the Iraq War in 2002, strongly opposes Social Security privatization and supports embryonic stem cell research.
Profile of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island
Sheldon Whitehouse, former state attorney general of Rhode Island, is that state's 2006 Democratic candidate for US Senate. Whitehouse is a classic liberal with a heart for public service, and hails from a civic-minded family. He believes that fixing health care is a top US priority, and he's adamant about ending Bush underfunding of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Sheldon Whitehouse, former state attorney general of Rhode Island, is that state's 2006 Democratic candidate for US Senate. Whitehouse is a classic liberal with a heart for public service, and hails from a civic-minded family. He believes that fixing health care is a top US priority, and he's adamant about ending Bush underfunding of the No Child Left Behind Act.
Profile of Sen. Jon Tester of Montana
Jon Tester, President of the Montana State Senate, is the 2006 Democratic candidate running for the US Senate from Montana. Tester, who holds a music degree, is a third-generation Montana farmer and a natural leader with terrific, homegrown political skills. He regards energy independence as a top US priorities, and has expertise in renewable energy sources. [p]
Jon Tester, President of the Montana State Senate, is the 2006 Democratic candidate running for the US Senate from Montana. Tester, who holds a music degree, is a third-generation Montana farmer and a natural leader with terrific, homegrown political skills. He regards energy independence as a top US priorities, and has expertise in renewable energy sources. [p]
Profile of Sen. Bob Casey, Jr., of Pennsylvania
Bob Casey, Jr., State Treasurer of Pennsylvania, is the Democratic candidate against incumbent Senator Rick Santorum. A devout Irish Catholic, Casey holds pro-life views, which is at odds with Democratic Party stances, but appealing in battleground state Pennsylvania. Casey is a firm believer in governmental fiscal discipline.
Bob Casey, Jr., State Treasurer of Pennsylvania, is the Democratic candidate against incumbent Senator Rick Santorum. A devout Irish Catholic, Casey holds pro-life views, which is at odds with Democratic Party stances, but appealing in battleground state Pennsylvania. Casey is a firm believer in governmental fiscal discipline.
Profile of Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota
Amy Klobuchar, County Attorney of Hennepin County, is the 2006 Democratic candidate running for US Senate from Miinesota. She's a bright, tough prosecutor and former advisor to former Vice President Walter Mondale. She cares most about concerns of the middle class, including jobs, public education and health, college tuition and opposes Social Security privatization.
Amy Klobuchar, County Attorney of Hennepin County, is the 2006 Democratic candidate running for US Senate from Miinesota. She's a bright, tough prosecutor and former advisor to former Vice President Walter Mondale. She cares most about concerns of the middle class, including jobs, public education and health, college tuition and opposes Social Security privatization.
Inside Profie of Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio
Sherrod Brown, a 7-term member of the House, is the Democratic Party's candidate against incumbent Republican Senator Mike DeWine. Brown is a passionate progressive, and an outspoken critic of US free trade policies and the War in Iraq. Brown makes no secret of the importance of his liberal, social justice-oriented Christian values.
Sherrod Brown, a 7-term member of the House, is the Democratic Party's candidate against incumbent Republican Senator Mike DeWine. Brown is a passionate progressive, and an outspoken critic of US free trade policies and the War in Iraq. Brown makes no secret of the importance of his liberal, social justice-oriented Christian values.
Profile of US Senator Kent Conrad of North Dakota
Senator Kent Conrad of North Dakota was first elected to the US Senate in 1986, and is next up for reelection in 2006. Conrad is the most fiscally astute of Senate Democrats, and is a member of both the Senate Finance and Budget Committees. He's known as driven and honorable, and holds no political ambitions beyond the Senate. His wife, a Navy veteran, is a lobbyist for major league baseball.
Senator Kent Conrad of North Dakota was first elected to the US Senate in 1986, and is next up for reelection in 2006. Conrad is the most fiscally astute of Senate Democrats, and is a member of both the Senate Finance and Budget Committees. He's known as driven and honorable, and holds no political ambitions beyond the Senate. His wife, a Navy veteran, is a lobbyist for major league baseball.
Profile of US Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico
Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico was first elected to the US Senate in 1982, was reelected in 1988, 1994 and 2000, and is up for relection in 2006. This intelligent, low-key senator is a passionate advocate of energy conservation and preservation of natural resources. He was one of 23 senators to vote against the Iraq War in 2002. His wife is a powerful antitrust attorney.
Senator Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico was first elected to the US Senate in 1982, was reelected in 1988, 1994 and 2000, and is up for relection in 2006. This intelligent, low-key senator is a passionate advocate of energy conservation and preservation of natural resources. He was one of 23 senators to vote against the Iraq War in 2002. His wife is a powerful antitrust attorney.
Profile of US Senator Bill Nelson of Florida
Senator Bill Nelson was first elected to the US Senate in 2000, and will be up for reelection in 2006. Senator Nelson served 12 years in the House of Representatives, from 1979 to 1991. Nelson, a politician for 30 years and an Army veteran, is regarded as a moderate Democrat. In 1986, he became the 2nd member of Congress to serve on the space shuttle.
Senator Bill Nelson was first elected to the US Senate in 2000, and will be up for reelection in 2006. Senator Nelson served 12 years in the House of Representatives, from 1979 to 1991. Nelson, a politician for 30 years and an Army veteran, is regarded as a moderate Democrat. In 1986, he became the 2nd member of Congress to serve on the space shuttle.
Profile of US Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington
Senator Cantwell is up for Senate reelection in 2006, and the White House has made her seat a top Republican target. She was first elected to the Senate in 2000 by a thin margin over a four-decade incumbent. She's a hardworker with terrific political skills and a passion for environmental causes. And to her chagrin, she was recently dubbed the "Senator Who Looks Good in a Bathing Suit" award.
Senator Cantwell is up for Senate reelection in 2006, and the White House has made her seat a top Republican target. She was first elected to the Senate in 2000 by a thin margin over a four-decade incumbent. She's a hardworker with terrific political skills and a passion for environmental causes. And to her chagrin, she was recently dubbed the "Senator Who Looks Good in a Bathing Suit" award.
Profile of US Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan
After only 4 years in the Senate, Senator Debbie Stabenow was elected to be the 3rd most powerful Democratic senator, a high honor for a freshman. She's a tenacious advocate for her causes and an articulate speaker. She's unafraid to dissent, and was one of 23 senators who opposed authorizing President Bush to order troops to Iraq. She's up for reelection in 2006. (And she's a music lover.)
After only 4 years in the Senate, Senator Debbie Stabenow was elected to be the 3rd most powerful Democratic senator, a high honor for a freshman. She's a tenacious advocate for her causes and an articulate speaker. She's unafraid to dissent, and was one of 23 senators who opposed authorizing President Bush to order troops to Iraq. She's up for reelection in 2006. (And she's a music lover.)
The Unknown Joe Lieberman: 20 Surprising Facts About the Democrat Who Angers Democrats
"Democrats are losing patience with Joe Lieberman" writes the SmirkingChimp.com blog. DemocraticWings.com nominated Joe Lieberman to the Democratic Hall of Shame.There's even a "DumpJoe" Yahoo user group. Bluntly, US Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT) is up for reelection in 2006, and he has a problem.
"Democrats are losing patience with Joe Lieberman" writes the SmirkingChimp.com blog. DemocraticWings.com nominated Joe Lieberman to the Democratic Hall of Shame.There's even a "DumpJoe" Yahoo user group. Bluntly, US Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT) is up for reelection in 2006, and he has a problem.
Profile of US Senator Dianne Feinstein of California
Senator Feinstein is an astute and liberal voice of moderation and leadership. Lou Dobbs of CNN dubs her one of the most respected Senate voices. Feinstein rose to prominence when San Francisco Mayor Moscone was assassinated. As head of Board of Supervisors, she became acting mayor on the very day she'd planned to announce her retirement from politics.
Senator Feinstein is an astute and liberal voice of moderation and leadership. Lou Dobbs of CNN dubs her one of the most respected Senate voices. Feinstein rose to prominence when San Francisco Mayor Moscone was assassinated. As head of Board of Supervisors, she became acting mayor on the very day she'd planned to announce her retirement from politics.
Profile of US Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of New York
Hillary Clinton "will be the Democratic candidate for president in 2008" but she won't win, declared former First Lady Barbara Bush in March 2005. Senator Clinton is a brilliant leader who is a lifelong, devout Methodist. Surprisingly, she was a staunch Republican until her college days, who chose Yale Law over Harvard after a rift with a chauvinist professor.
Hillary Clinton "will be the Democratic candidate for president in 2008" but she won't win, declared former First Lady Barbara Bush in March 2005. Senator Clinton is a brilliant leader who is a lifelong, devout Methodist. Surprisingly, she was a staunch Republican until her college days, who chose Yale Law over Harvard after a rift with a chauvinist professor.