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'''Robert M. "Rob" McCord''' (born March 5, 1959) is an American politician who served as the [[Treasurer of Pennsylvania]] from January 2, 2009 to January 30, 2015. On January 30, 2015 he announced his resignation effective immediately and said he intends to plead guilty to federal charges. <ref>http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pennsylvania-treasurer-rob-mccord-says-he-will-plead-guilty-to/article_3641e3a6-a8c4-11e4-b346-9f1f7587d584.html</ref> A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], he was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination for [[Governor of Pennsylvania]] in the [[Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 2014|2014 election]]. |
'''Robert M. "Rob" McCord''' (born March 5, 1959) is an American politician who served as the [[Treasurer of Pennsylvania]] from January 2, 2009 to January 30, 2015. On January 30, 2015 he announced his resignation effective immediately and said he intends to plead guilty to federal charges, stemming from conversations during campaign fundraising where he told potential donors they might have trouble doing business with the Commonwealth if they didn't donate to his campaign. <ref>http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pennsylvania-treasurer-rob-mccord-says-he-will-plead-guilty-to/article_3641e3a6-a8c4-11e4-b346-9f1f7587d584.html</ref> A member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]], he was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination for [[Governor of Pennsylvania]] in the [[Pennsylvania gubernatorial election, 2014|2014 election]]. |
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In 2014, McCord ran for [[Governor of Pennsylvania]] in the Democratic primary. He finished third in the May 20 primary, however, behind nominee [[Tom Wolf (politician)|Tom Wolf]] and U.S. Representative [[Allyson Schwartz]].<ref name=primaryloss>{{cite news|last=Foster|first=Brittany|title=PA-Gov: Wolf Wins Democratic Nomination|url=http://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-wolf-wins-democratic-nomination/58081/|accessdate=21 May 2014|newspaper=PoliticsPA|date=20 May 2014}}</ref> |
In 2014, McCord ran for [[Governor of Pennsylvania]] in the Democratic primary. He finished third in the May 20 primary, however, behind nominee [[Tom Wolf (politician)|Tom Wolf]] and U.S. Representative [[Allyson Schwartz]].<ref name=primaryloss>{{cite news|last=Foster|first=Brittany|title=PA-Gov: Wolf Wins Democratic Nomination|url=http://www.politicspa.com/pa-gov-wolf-wins-democratic-nomination/58081/|accessdate=21 May 2014|newspaper=PoliticsPA|date=20 May 2014}}</ref> |
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On January 29, 2015, McCord announced his resignation, effective February 12, amid a widespread federal investigation into allegations of theft involving campaign and other funds.<ref>http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pennsylvania-treasurer-rob-mccord-says-he-will-plead-guilty-to/article_3641e3a6-a8c4-11e4-b346-9f1f7587d584.html</ref> The next day, he announced his resignation effective immediately and said he intended to plead guilty to federal charges. <ref>http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pennsylvania-treasurer-rob-mccord-says-he-will-plead-guilty-to/article_3641e3a6-a8c4-11e4-b346-9f1f7587d584.html</ref> McCord said under the circumstances, he was concerned that remaining in office even for an additional day might interfere with the operation of the Office of the Treasurer. |
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McCord created a video January 30, 2015 apologizing to the public, his family, and anyone else his actions may have harmed. In the video, he said he told two potential donors that they "should not risk making an enemy of the state treasurer" by not contributing to his campaign. "The mistake and fault here is mine, and mine alone," he said. "I know my improper efforts to raise campaign contributions will forever be a stain on my record."[https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-cl=85114404&v=L79JoHzQJAs&x-yt-ts=1422579428&feature=player_embedded] |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 21:47, 31 January 2015
Robert McCord | |
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| 36th Treasurer of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 2, 2009 – January 30, 2015 | |
| Governor | Ed Rendell Tom Corbett Tom Wolf |
| Preceded by | Robin Wiessmann |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Craig (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1959 California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Harvard University University of Pennsylvania |
Robert M. "Rob" McCord (born March 5, 1959) is an American politician who served as the Treasurer of Pennsylvania from January 2, 2009 to January 30, 2015. On January 30, 2015 he announced his resignation effective immediately and said he intends to plead guilty to federal charges, stemming from conversations during campaign fundraising where he told potential donors they might have trouble doing business with the Commonwealth if they didn't donate to his campaign. [2] A member of the Democratic Party, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania in the 2014 election.
Biography
Robert Maxwell McCord was born on March 5, 1959 in California. When he was 10 he moved to Ardmore, Pennsylvania and later attended Lower Merion High School. After graduating from Lower Merion High, McCord took a year off and then went to Harvard College. At Harvard he did one year abroad and went to Trinity College in Ireland and (back at Harvard) met Leigh Alexandra Jackson, his future wife. McCord also obtained an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania before he moved to Washington, D.C. McCord traveled back to Pennsylvania and set up home in Narberth, less than a mile from Ardmore. He then had two kids, Jackson Philip McCord, and Grant Alexander McCord. Three months after having their second child, the McCord family ventured to Bryn Mawr. From 1994 through 1998 McCord was a senior executive at Safeguard Scientifics. McCord founded and from 1998 to 2007 ran the Eastern Technology Council.[3] McCord was elected the Treasurer of Pennsylvania in 2008. He, his wife, and their sons Jackson and Grant live in Bryn Mawr.[4]
In 2014, McCord ran for Governor of Pennsylvania in the Democratic primary. He finished third in the May 20 primary, however, behind nominee Tom Wolf and U.S. Representative Allyson Schwartz.[5]
On January 29, 2015, McCord announced his resignation, effective February 12, amid a widespread federal investigation into allegations of theft involving campaign and other funds.[6] The next day, he announced his resignation effective immediately and said he intended to plead guilty to federal charges. [7] McCord said under the circumstances, he was concerned that remaining in office even for an additional day might interfere with the operation of the Office of the Treasurer.
McCord created a video January 30, 2015 apologizing to the public, his family, and anyone else his actions may have harmed. In the video, he said he told two potential donors that they "should not risk making an enemy of the state treasurer" by not contributing to his campaign. "The mistake and fault here is mine, and mine alone," he said. "I know my improper efforts to raise campaign contributions will forever be a stain on my record."[1]
References
- ^ http://jewishexponent.com/a-jewish-race-for-governor
- ^ http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pennsylvania-treasurer-rob-mccord-says-he-will-plead-guilty-to/article_3641e3a6-a8c4-11e4-b346-9f1f7587d584.html
- ^ Wink, Christopher (February 4, 2011). "Rob McCord, Pennsylvania state treasurer: Philly is one of country's two best low-cost entrepreneurship spots". Technically Philly.
- ^ "Index...Pennsylvania Treasury - Earn. Learn. Invest". patreasury.org. Retrieved January 30, 2015.
- ^ Foster, Brittany (May 20, 2014). "PA-Gov: Wolf Wins Democratic Nomination". PoliticsPA. Retrieved May 21, 2014.
- ^ http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pennsylvania-treasurer-rob-mccord-says-he-will-plead-guilty-to/article_3641e3a6-a8c4-11e4-b346-9f1f7587d584.html
- ^ http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/pennsylvania-treasurer-rob-mccord-says-he-will-plead-guilty-to/article_3641e3a6-a8c4-11e4-b346-9f1f7587d584.html
External links
- Rob McCord for Treasurer official campaign website
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