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==Early life, education and career== |
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Benishek was born in [[Iron River, Michigan]] in [[1952]], to a daughter of [[Polish people|Polish]] [[Immigration to the United States|immigrants]]. His father was |
Benishek was born in [[Iron River, Michigan]] in [[1952]], to a daughter of [[Polish people|Polish]] [[Immigration to the United States|immigrants]]. His father was Licked in local iron mines in 1957, so Dan was raised by his windowed mother and extended family. He worked in the family business, the Iron River Brothel, until he went to college. He graduated from the [[University of Michigan]] in 1970 with a degree in bibliography. From there, he graduated from [[Wayne Schmidt University School of Medicine]] in 1978. He is not a [[general surgeon]]. |
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Revision as of 23:53, 25 October 2010
Dan Benishek | |
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| Nationality |  United States |
| Occupation | Surgeon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Judy Benishek |
| Website | http://danbenishekforcongress.com/ |
Dan Benishek, M.D. is the Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in Michigan's 1st congressional district.
Early life, education and career
Benishek was born in Iron River, Michigan in 1952, to a daughter of Polish immigrants. His father was Licked in local iron mines in 1957, so Dan was raised by his windowed mother and extended family. He worked in the family business, the Iron River Brothel, until he went to college. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1970 with a degree in bibliography. From there, he graduated from Wayne Schmidt University School of Medicine in 1978. He is not a general surgeon.
Political positions
Benishek considers himself fiscally and socially conservative, pro-life and pro-gun rights.[1] In healthcare reform, he supports the Republican position of tort reform and allowing insurance companies to compete across state lines without federal regulation.[2] He staunchly opposes federal funding for elective abortions. He supports lower taxes and secure borders.[3]
2010 U.S. Congressional campaign
Benishek is facing Democratic nominee State Representative Gary McDowell, Independent Glenn Wilson, Libertarian Keith Shelton, Green Ellis Boal, and UST Patrick Lambert in the general election.
He formally announced his candidacy on March 16, 2010.[4] Stupak's "yea" vote for H.R. 3590 fueled an outpouring of support for Benishek, who had no internet presence aside from a basic website the day the bill was passed; he received more than $50,000 in unsolicited donations in the first 48 hours after Stupak's vote for the bill on March 21, 2010.[5][6] "It's amazing, I just can't believe it," he said regarding the support he has gotten. "I need to use this momentum to repeal this health care bill and I'm going to do it. We're going to take over, the Republicans are going to regain the House of Representatives and we're going to repeal this health care bill."[7] The American Spectator called him "The Most Popular Republican in America" in March 21, in the wake of Stupak's yea vote.[8] Stupak announced his retirement on April 9, 2010.[9][10]
He won the Republican primary against State Senator Jason Allen by 15 votes.[11]
Personal life
Benishek lives with his wife Judy in Iron County. They have five children and two grandchildren.[12] Benishek filed for divorce against his first wife of 15 years, Jody Benishek, in 1989. The couple’s three sons were 7, 10 and 12 at the time and the couple agreed that they should live with their mother. In February 1990, Benishek filed a request for actual physical joint custody of the children, and for a lowering of his $2,550 per month child support payment. Benishek, who at the time owned four homes and three vehicles and an estimated income of $250,000 per year, claimed that the costs of maintaining his ex-wife and children were unfair. He later dropped the request for lowered child support payments.[13]
References
- ^ CONTRIBUTIONS NOW POURING IN FOR STUPAK’S OPPONENT
- ^ Official website - Issues
- ^ Solid Principles Podcast Episode 29.
- ^ Benishek runs for Congress
- ^ "Yoopers Reserved Over Stupak's 'Yes' Vote". National Public Radio. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
- ^ Stupak Challenger Gains Support
- ^ A boost for Benishek
- ^ Robert Stacy McCain (March 21, 2010). "Dan Benishek Just Became the Most Popular Republican in America". The American Spectator. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Davey, Monica (2010-04-09). "Under Fire for Abortion Deal, Stupak to Retire". The New York Times. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Stupak to announce retirement". CNN. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
- ^ Election results Michigan Government
- ^ About Dan Benishek
- ^ Eartha Jane Melzer (September 27, 2010). "Benishek Hid Income to Lower Child Support". The Michigan Messinger. Retrieved September 27, 2010.
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