Profiles Index
Profile of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island
Sheldon Whitehouse, former Attorney General of Rhode Island, was elected US Senator in November 2006, defeating the incumbent Republican. Whitehouse is a classic New England liberal with a heart for public service who believes that fixing health care is a top priority.
Profile of Sen. Jon Tester of Montana
Jon Tester, formerly President of the Montana State Senate, was elected US Senator from Montana in November 2006 with a razor-thin margin over the Republican incumbent. Tester is a third-generation Montana farmer and a natural leader with terrific political skills honed in the state legislature.
Profile of Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia
James H. "Jim" Webb was elected to the U.S. Senate on November 7, 2006, in a surprise defeat of incumbent Republican Senator George Allen. Webb's margin of victory was less than one-half of 1% of the vote. 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. Sherrod Brown of Ohio
Sherrod Brown, a 7-term member of the House of Representatives, was elected to the US Senate in November 2006, defeating the Republican incumbent. Brown is a passionate progressive, and critic of US free trade policies. He voted against the Iraq War in 2002. [p]
Profile of Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan
Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan was first elected to the US Senate in 2000 in a bitter contest with the incumbent Republican. She was reelected in 2006. Sen. Stabenow is a skilled legislator, tenacious advocate for her causes, and was one of 23 senators to vote against the Iraq War in 2002.
Profile of 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.
Profile of Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota
Amy Klobuchar was elected in November 2006 as US Senator from Minnesota. She's up for reelection on November 8, 2012. [p]
Klobuchar was previously the County Attorney of Hennepin County, where she earned a reputation as a tough, bright prosecutor. She also served as legal 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.
Profile of Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. of Pennsylvania
Bob Casey, Jr., former State Treasurer of Pennsylvania, was elected as US Senator, defeating Republican incumbent Rick Santorum. Casey will be up for reelection on November 8, 2012. Casey is a firm believer in fiscal discipline. As state Auditor General, he compiled an impressive record of fighting wasteful spending and bureaucratic inefficiencies and errors. A devout Catholic, Casey does not support abortion and holds pro-life views, which is at odds with Democratic Party stances.
Profile of Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland
Ten-term Rep. Ben Cardin was elected in November 2006 to Maryland's US Senate seat vacated by retiring Sen. Paul Sarbanes. Cardin is up for reelection on November 8, 2012. Cardin is a respected bipartisan legislator who voted against the Iraq War in 2002. He opposes Social Security privatization, and supports embryonic stem cell research. He's widely respected for his ethical leadership.
Profile of Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington
Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington was first elected to the Senate in 2000, and reelected in 2006. Cantwell is best known for her pro-environment stances and leadership in developing alternative energy sources.
Profile of Harold Ford, Jr., New DLC Chair
Ford, a 5-term Congressman, was Tennessee's 2006 Senate Democratic nominee. In January 2006, he became leader of the Democratic Leadership Council. He's a young, attractive African-American, born to a wealthy, scandal-ridden Memphis family.