Jim Talent

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Jim Talent

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth October 18, 1956 (Age: 69)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jim Talent graduated from Kirkwood High School and earned a B.A. in political science from Washington University in St. Louis, followed by a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. He served as a law clerk and later taught at Washington University School of Law. Talent's career includes significant legislative experience, having served in the Missouri House of Representatives for four terms, culminating in a leadership role as minority leader. His professional background and educational credentials establish a solid foundation in political science and law.

Political Ideas

Jim Talent's political identity is marked by a steadfast conservative alignment, consistently earning high marks from conservative organizations. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Talent's rhetorical style emphasizes ideological purity and liberty, yet his policy positions occasionally hint at a nuanced understanding of balancing economic and regulatory concerns. This combination of ideological rigidity and strategic flexibility makes his political philosophy both intriguing and complex.

Campaigns
2006: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Missouri

1,006,941 votes (47.31%)

Loss

Winner: Claire McCaskill

2002: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Missouri

935,032 votes (49.80%)

Win
2000: Missouri State Governor

Election History

2000 Missouri gubernatorial election

1,131,307 votes (48.21%)

Loss

Winner: Bob Holden

1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

70.00% of vote

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

61.32% of vote

Win
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

67.30% of vote

Win
1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

50.40% of vote

Win