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== Education and career ==
== Education and career ==


Brannon received his bachelor's degree from the [[University of Southern California]] in 1982, his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in 1988, and completed his residency at University of Southern California Women's Hospital, Los Angeles, in 1992.<ref name="sfgate1">[http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Republican-Greg-Brannon-s-life-at-a-glance-5359578.php]{{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref>
Brannon received his bachelor's degree from the [[University of Southern California]] in 1982, his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in 1988, and completed his residency at University of Southern California Women's Hospital, Los Angeles, in 1992.<ref name="sfgate1">{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Republican-Greg-Brannon-s-life-at-a-glance-5359578.php |accessdate=March 30, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20140406161038/http://www.sfgate.com:80/news/article/Republican-Greg-Brannon-s-life-at-a-glance-5359578.php |archivedate=April 6, 2014 }}</ref>
After completing his residency, Brannon served as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at [[University of North Carolina School of Medicine]], with work at Wake Area Health Education Center.<ref name="sfgate1"/>
After completing his residency, Brannon served as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at [[University of North Carolina School of Medicine]], with work at Wake Area Health Education Center.<ref name="sfgate1"/>
In 1993, Brannon started his private practice in [[Cary, North Carolina]]. It boasts a 20,000-strong patient network and Brannon has personally delivered over 9,000 babies.
In 1993, Brannon started his private practice in [[Cary, North Carolina]]. It boasts a 20,000-strong patient network and Brannon has personally delivered over 9,000 babies.
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=== 2014 U.S. Senate campaign ===
=== 2014 U.S. Senate campaign ===


In January 2013, Brannon announced his Senate run at an event hosted by the NC-[[Republican Liberty Caucus]] and the Eastern NC Tea Party.<ref>[http://carolinalibertypac.com/2013/01/dr-greg-brannon-announces-u-s-senate-run-to-replace-kay-hagan/]{{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref>
In January 2013, Brannon announced his Senate run at an event hosted by the NC-[[Republican Liberty Caucus]] and the Eastern NC Tea Party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://carolinalibertypac.com/2013/01/dr-greg-brannon-announces-u-s-senate-run-to-replace-kay-hagan/ |accessdate=March 30, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20131024074618/http://carolinalibertypac.com/2013/01/dr-greg-brannon-announces-u-s-senate-run-to-replace-kay-hagan/ |archivedate=October 24, 2013 }}</ref>
Brannon's campaign picked up significant momentum after speaking at the annual RedState gathering in August 2013.<ref>[http://dailyhaymaker.com/?p=5967 RedState Gathering 2013: Greg Brannon speaks, Erick Erickson slams Thom Tillis<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Brannon has twice appeared on [[Glenn Beck]]'s national radio program.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/03/19/i-could-tongue-kiss-you-beck-really-likes-north-carolina-senate-candidate-greg-brannon/ ‘I Could Tongue Kiss You’: Beck REALLY Likes North Carolina Senate Candidate Greg Brannon | TheBlaze.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/02/18/3632935/glenn-beck-declares-man-crush.html Glenn Beck declares ‘man crush’ on Brannon after interview | News & Observer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In addition, Brannon has also received the endorsement of U.S. Senators [[Rand Paul]],<ref>[http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/rand-paul-endorses-greg-brannon-north-carolina-98394.html Paul backs fellow physician in N.C. - POLITICO<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[Mike Lee (U.S. politician)|Mike Lee]],<ref>[http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/03/06/3677968/utah-sen-mike-lee-endorses-greg.html Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorses Greg Brannon in contested Senate primary | News & Observer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Congressman [[Thomas Massie]],<ref>[http://www.redstate.com/diary/freedomrepublican/2013/12/14/congressman-thomas-massie-endorses-greg-brannon-for-u-s-senate/ Congressman Thomas Massie Endorses Greg Brannon For U.S. Senate | RedState<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> former Congressman [[Ron Paul]],<ref>[http://www.dailypaul.com/309031/ron-paul-endorses-greg-brannon]{{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref> [[Erick Erickson]], editor of [[RedState]],<ref>[http://projects.newsobserver.com/node/28153]{{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref> [[Ann Coulter]],<ref>[http://www.westernfreepress.com/2014/01/03/ann-coulter-supports-greg-bannon-for-north-carolina-senate-seat/ Ann Coulter Supports Greg Brannon for North Carolina Senate Seat | Western Free Press<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and [[Thomas Woods]].<ref>[http://www.dailypaul.com/303136/tom-woods-new-endorsement-dr-greg-brannon-will-embarrass-everybody-in-the-us-senate-video]{{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref>
Brannon's campaign picked up significant momentum after speaking at the annual RedState gathering in August 2013.<ref>[http://dailyhaymaker.com/?p=5967 RedState Gathering 2013: Greg Brannon speaks, Erick Erickson slams Thom Tillis<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Brannon has twice appeared on [[Glenn Beck]]'s national radio program.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/03/19/i-could-tongue-kiss-you-beck-really-likes-north-carolina-senate-candidate-greg-brannon/ ‘I Could Tongue Kiss You’: Beck REALLY Likes North Carolina Senate Candidate Greg Brannon | TheBlaze.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/02/18/3632935/glenn-beck-declares-man-crush.html Glenn Beck declares ‘man crush’ on Brannon after interview | News & Observer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In addition, Brannon has also received the endorsement of U.S. Senators [[Rand Paul]],<ref>[http://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/rand-paul-endorses-greg-brannon-north-carolina-98394.html Paul backs fellow physician in N.C. - POLITICO<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[Mike Lee (U.S. politician)|Mike Lee]],<ref>[http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/03/06/3677968/utah-sen-mike-lee-endorses-greg.html Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorses Greg Brannon in contested Senate primary | News & Observer<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Congressman [[Thomas Massie]],<ref>[http://www.redstate.com/diary/freedomrepublican/2013/12/14/congressman-thomas-massie-endorses-greg-brannon-for-u-s-senate/ Congressman Thomas Massie Endorses Greg Brannon For U.S. Senate | RedState<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> former Congressman [[Ron Paul]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypaul.com/309031/ron-paul-endorses-greg-brannon |accessdate=March 30, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20140209124238/http://www.dailypaul.com/309031/ron-paul-endorses-greg-brannon |archivedate=February 9, 2014 }}</ref> [[Erick Erickson]], editor of [[RedState]],<ref>[http://projects.newsobserver.com/node/28153]{{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref> [[Ann Coulter]],<ref>[http://www.westernfreepress.com/2014/01/03/ann-coulter-supports-greg-bannon-for-north-carolina-senate-seat/ Ann Coulter Supports Greg Brannon for North Carolina Senate Seat | Western Free Press<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and [[Thomas Woods]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailypaul.com/303136/tom-woods-new-endorsement-dr-greg-brannon-will-embarrass-everybody-in-the-us-senate-video |accessdate=March 30, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20131029075018/http://www.dailypaul.com:80/303136/tom-woods-new-endorsement-dr-greg-brannon-will-embarrass-everybody-in-the-us-senate-video |archivedate=October 29, 2013 }}</ref>
[[FreedomWorks]],<ref>[http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/freedomworks-greg-brannon-north-carolina-103128.html FreedomWorks backs Brannon - POLITICO<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[Gun Owners of America]],<ref>[http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements/greg-brannon]{{dead link|date=January 2016}}</ref> [[National Association for Gun Rights]],<ref>[http://ashevilleteapac.org/?p=1668 National Association of Gun Rights Endorsement of Dr. Greg Brannon | Asheville Tea PAC<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Moore Tea Citizens,<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://dailyhaymaker.com/?p=7021 #NCSEN: Brannon picks up major Tea Party endorsement<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Citizens for Guilford County<ref name=autogenerated1 /> and iCaucus<ref>[http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dfe59cfa8720316f956cf5b22&id=a9b996f9ac&e=015bf3791d Greg Brannon Receives Endorsement<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> have also endorsed his campaign.
[[FreedomWorks]],<ref>[http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/freedomworks-greg-brannon-north-carolina-103128.html FreedomWorks backs Brannon - POLITICO<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[Gun Owners of America]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements/greg-brannon |accessdate=March 30, 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20140425123340/http://www.goapvf.org:80/endorsements/greg-brannon |archivedate=April 25, 2014 }}</ref> [[National Association for Gun Rights]],<ref>[http://ashevilleteapac.org/?p=1668 National Association of Gun Rights Endorsement of Dr. Greg Brannon | Asheville Tea PAC<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Moore Tea Citizens,<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://dailyhaymaker.com/?p=7021 #NCSEN: Brannon picks up major Tea Party endorsement<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Citizens for Guilford County<ref name=autogenerated1 /> and iCaucus<ref>[http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=dfe59cfa8720316f956cf5b22&id=a9b996f9ac&e=015bf3791d Greg Brannon Receives Endorsement<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> have also endorsed his campaign.


However, Brannon lost the primary to [[Thom Tillis]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/05/07/thom-tillis-wins-north-carolina-gop-senate-primary/ Thom Tillis wins North Carolina GOP Senate primary | Fox News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
However, Brannon lost the primary to [[Thom Tillis]].<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/05/07/thom-tillis-wins-north-carolina-gop-senate-primary/ Thom Tillis wins North Carolina GOP Senate primary | Fox News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

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Greg Brannon
Personal details
Born
Gregory J. Brannon

(1960-08-17) August 17, 1960 (age 63)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jody Brannon
(m. 1988–present)
Children7
Alma materUniversity of Southern California (B.S.)
Chicago Medical School (M.D.)
ProfessionPhysician
WebsiteCampaign website

Gregory J. "Greg" Brannon (born August 17, 1960) is an American physician and political activist. A native of Los Angeles, California, Brannon is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Chicago Medical School. After completing his residency, Brannon established a private obstetrics practice in Cary, North Carolina.

In 2013, Brannon announced that he would run as a Republican in the 2014 United States Senate election in North Carolina against U.S. Senator Kay Hagan. However, he lost the primary to Thom Tillis.

In December 2015, Brannon announced he would again run for the U.S. Senate in the 2016 election, challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Richard Burr.[1]

Education and career

Brannon received his bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California in 1982, his medical degree from Chicago Medical School in 1988, and completed his residency at University of Southern California Women's Hospital, Los Angeles, in 1992.[2] After completing his residency, Brannon served as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at University of North Carolina School of Medicine, with work at Wake Area Health Education Center.[2] In 1993, Brannon started his private practice in Cary, North Carolina. It boasts a 20,000-strong patient network and Brannon has personally delivered over 9,000 babies.

Political activism

Brannon is a Board Member of Hand of Hope, a pregnancy support group in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, and is a member of AAPLOG, an organization of pro-life OBGYN doctors.[3]

2014 U.S. Senate campaign

In January 2013, Brannon announced his Senate run at an event hosted by the NC-Republican Liberty Caucus and the Eastern NC Tea Party.[4] Brannon's campaign picked up significant momentum after speaking at the annual RedState gathering in August 2013.[5] Brannon has twice appeared on Glenn Beck's national radio program.[6][7] In addition, Brannon has also received the endorsement of U.S. Senators Rand Paul,[8] Mike Lee,[9] Congressman Thomas Massie,[10] former Congressman Ron Paul,[11] Erick Erickson, editor of RedState,[12] Ann Coulter,[13] and Thomas Woods.[14] FreedomWorks,[15] Gun Owners of America,[16] National Association for Gun Rights,[17] Moore Tea Citizens,[18] Citizens for Guilford County[18] and iCaucus[19] have also endorsed his campaign.

However, Brannon lost the primary to Thom Tillis.[20]

Personal life

Brannon was raised by a single mother in the suburbs of Los Angeles. He and his wife, Jody, have 7 children, three of whom are adopted.[21]

References

  1. ^ Brannon, Greg (December 21, 2015). "WATCH as I officially file as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate!". Facebook. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  2. ^ a b https://web.archive.org/20140406161038/http://www.sfgate.com:80/news/article/Republican-Greg-Brannon-s-life-at-a-glance-5359578.php. Archived from the original on April 6, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Dr. Greg Brannon steps up to challenge Hagan in 2014
  4. ^ https://web.archive.org/20131024074618/http://carolinalibertypac.com/2013/01/dr-greg-brannon-announces-u-s-senate-run-to-replace-kay-hagan/. Archived from the original on October 24, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ RedState Gathering 2013: Greg Brannon speaks, Erick Erickson slams Thom Tillis
  6. ^ ‘I Could Tongue Kiss You’: Beck REALLY Likes North Carolina Senate Candidate Greg Brannon | TheBlaze.com
  7. ^ Glenn Beck declares ‘man crush’ on Brannon after interview | News & Observer
  8. ^ Paul backs fellow physician in N.C. - POLITICO
  9. ^ Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorses Greg Brannon in contested Senate primary | News & Observer
  10. ^ Congressman Thomas Massie Endorses Greg Brannon For U.S. Senate | RedState
  11. ^ https://web.archive.org/20140209124238/http://www.dailypaul.com/309031/ron-paul-endorses-greg-brannon. Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ [1][dead link]
  13. ^ Ann Coulter Supports Greg Brannon for North Carolina Senate Seat | Western Free Press
  14. ^ https://web.archive.org/20131029075018/http://www.dailypaul.com:80/303136/tom-woods-new-endorsement-dr-greg-brannon-will-embarrass-everybody-in-the-us-senate-video. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ FreedomWorks backs Brannon - POLITICO
  16. ^ https://web.archive.org/20140425123340/http://www.goapvf.org:80/endorsements/greg-brannon. Archived from the original on April 25, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  17. ^ National Association of Gun Rights Endorsement of Dr. Greg Brannon | Asheville Tea PAC
  18. ^ a b #NCSEN: Brannon picks up major Tea Party endorsement
  19. ^ Greg Brannon Receives Endorsement
  20. ^ Thom Tillis wins North Carolina GOP Senate primary | Fox News
  21. ^ [2][dead link]

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