Robert Giaimo

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Robert Giaimo

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 15, 1919
Date of Death May 24, 2006 (Age: 86)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Robert Giaimo holds a strong educational background, graduating from Fordham University and earning a law degree from the University of Connecticut. He served in the United States Army and held leadership roles in the Judge Advocate General Corps. Giaimo began his professional career practicing law and later transitioned into public service, gaining experience as a selectman and chairman of the Connecticut Personnel Appeals Board. He spent over two decades in Congress, where he chaired the House Committee on the Budget.

Political Ideas

Robert Giaimo's political career reveals a nuanced approach to legislative priorities, blending regional economic interests with broader fiscal responsibility. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Giaimo's rhetorical style often emphasizes community-centric solutions, suggesting a deeply localized ideological stance. His career choices and policy decisions hint at an underlying tension between progressive ideals and pragmatic conservatism, which invites further exploration into how he balances these competing priorities.

Campaigns
1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

58.10% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

54.40% of vote

Win
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

65.10% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

53.30% of vote

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

54.60% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

53.90% of vote

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

53.10% of vote

Win
1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

63.90% of vote

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

56.00% of vote

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

54.90% of vote

Win
1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

56.20% of vote

Win
1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Connecticut House of Representatives 3rd District

40.00% of vote

Loss

Winner: Albert Cretella