19 Facts About Walt Minnick

Walter Clifford Minnick was born on September 20,1942 and is an American businessman, politician, and lobbyist who served as a US Representative for, serving from 2009 until 2011.

Walt Minnick is a member of the Democratic Party, and is the last Democrat to represent Idaho in Congress.

In 2008, Minnick defeated incumbent Bill Sali to win his seat, in 2010 he was defeated by challenger Raul Labrador in the general election.

Walt Minnick was born in Walla Walla, Washington, and grew up on a wheat farm.

Walt Minnick served as CEO of TJ International and has served on the board of directors of several corporations and nonprofit organizations.

Walt Minnick served as a staff assistant to President Richard Nixon on the White House Domestic Council from 1971 to 1972 and as a deputy assistant director for the Office of Management and Budget from 1972 to 1973.

Walt Minnick was involved in the creation of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Walt Minnick resigned from the administration in October 1973 in protest of the Watergate-era "Saturday Night massacre" in which Nixon dismissed United States Attorney General Elliot Richardson, special prosecutor Archibald Cox, and others.

Walt Minnick is a businessman and politician who resides in Boise.

Walt Minnick ran unopposed in the 2008 Democratic primary held in late May An expected primary challenge by 2006 nominee Larry Grant was averted when Grant withdrew from the race and endorsed Walt Minnick the month prior.

Walt Minnick was the only Democrat endorsed by the Tea Party Express, a conservative group.

Walt Minnick was challenged by Republican state Representative Raul Labrador, Libertarian Mike Washburn, and Independent Dave Olson.

Since Walt Minnick left office, no other Democrat has represented Idaho in Congress.

In January 2009, Walt Minnick joined with 10 other Democrats to oppose the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

In June 2009, Congressman Walt Minnick voted with 43 other Democrats against the American Clean Energy and Security Act, and in December 2009, voted with 38 other Democrats against the Affordable Health Care for America Act.

Walt Minnick was the lone Democrat to receive a perfect score from the Club for Growth on their RePork Card ratings, for his votes to cut spending in Congress.

On March 21,2010, Walt Minnick voted against the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that President Barack Obama signed into law on March 23,2010.

Walt Minnick said that there is very little cost control in the bill.

Walt Minnick voted for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and against establishing spending caps through fiscal year 2014.