20 Facts About Robert Torricelli

Robert Guy Torricelli was born on August 27,1951 and is an American attorney and former politician.

Robert Torricelli is notable for his tenure as chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

In September 2002, Robert Torricelli ended his Senate re-election campaign after having been formally admonished by the US Senate in connection with a campaign finance scandal.

Robert Torricelli was born in Paterson, New Jersey, the son of Betty, a school librarian, and Salvatore Robert Torricelli, a lawyer.

Robert Torricelli then earned his JD degree in 1977 from Rutgers Law School in Newark.

Robert Torricelli was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1978 and later attended Harvard University's John F Kennedy School of Government, earning a master's in public administration in 1980.

Robert Torricelli was an assistant to the Governor of New Jersey, Brendan Byrne, from 1975 to 1977.

In 1982, Robert Torricelli ran for US Congress, defeating incumbent Republican Harold Hollenbeck.

Robert Torricelli served in the US House of Representatives from 1983 until 1997 representing New Jersey's 9th congressional district.

Robert Torricelli was a resident of New Milford, New Jersey during his first term in Congress.

Robert Torricelli was Democratic floor leader in the Persian Gulf War discussion regarding the adoption of the "Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution" in 1991 and gave the closing speech.

Robert Torricelli defended the legislation as necessary to force democratic refirm on the island and halt Castro's export of violent revolution in Latin America.

Robert Torricelli was chairman of the House subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

Robert Torricelli was responsible for recruiting Senate candidates including Hillary Clinton.

Robert Torricelli apologized to voters for his behavior and delivered a speech in which he promised to take "'full personal responsibility'" for his actions.

In 2007, Robert Torricelli drew public criticism despite federal rules allowing retired officials to give leftover campaign funds to political parties, candidates and charities when his leftover campaign funds, given to the Rosemont Foundation, were not funneled back to his political party.

In 2003, Robert Torricelli was appointed by the US Federal District Court as special master overseeing the environmental cleanup project of the Mutual Chemical site in Jersey City, New Jersey, owned by the Honeywell Corporation.

Robert Torricelli founded business and government affairs consulting firm Rosemont Associates.

Robert Torricelli is a partner in real estate firm Woodrose Properties, which is invested in over 50 multi family or commercial properties in 10 states.

Robert Torricelli was married to Susan Holloway and has dated Bianca Jagger.