Lloyd Bentsen

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Lloyd Bentsen

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Vice President
Date of Birth February 11, 1921
Date of Death May 23, 2006 (Age: 85)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Lloyd Bentsen graduated from the University of Texas School of Law and served in the military, where he flew combat missions and commanded a squadron. He began his career in public service as Hidalgo County Judge before being elected to the United States House of Representatives. Bentsen later transitioned to the Senate, where he played a pivotal role in economic policy and legislation, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and tax incentives for energy production.

Political Ideas

Lloyd Bentsen's political identity is marked by a unique blend of fiscal conservatism and pragmatic interventionism. He advocated for balanced budgets and was not averse to raising taxes to achieve them, yet simultaneously supported stimulus spending to combat stagflation. Bentsen's legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His rhetorical style, exemplified by his famous retort to Dan Quayle, underscores a willingness to challenge opponents directly and with conviction.

Campaigns
1988: U.S.A. Vice President

Election History

U.S.A. Vice President

41,809,074 votes (45.70%)

Loss

Winner: Dan Quayle

1988: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senator from Texas

3,149,806 votes (59.17%)

Win
1982: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senator from Texas

1,818,223 votes (58.59%)

Win
1976: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senator from Texas

2,199,956 votes (56.78%)

Win
1970: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

United States Senator from Texas

1,194,069 votes (53.55%)

Win
1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 15th District

Win
1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 15th District

Win
1948: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 15th district

Win