Walt Minnick
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| Walt Minnick | |
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| Born | September 20, 1942 Walla Walla, Washington |
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| Residence | Boise, Idaho |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Whitman College (B.A., 1964), Harvard University (M.B.A., 1966, J.D., 1969) |
| Occupation | attorney, businessman, former Nixon Administration staff member |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Religious beliefs | Unitarian |
| Spouse | A. K. Lienhart-Minnick |
| Website www.waltforcongress.org |
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Walt Minnick (born September 20, 1942 in Walla Walla, Washington) is a businessman from Boise, Idaho. Minnick is a 2008 Democratic candidate for United States House of Representatives in Idaho's 1st congressional district[1].
Minnick is a graduate of Whitman College. He also holds an MBA 1966 and JD 1969 from Harvard University. He served as a staff assistant to President Richard Nixon on the White House Domestic Council from 1971 to 1972 and then as a deputy assistant director for the Office of Management and Budget from 1972 to 1973. He was also involved in the creation of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Minnick is a former CEO of TJ International and has served on the board of directors of several corporations and non-profit organizations. He is currently the chairman and CEO of SummerWinds Garden Centers, Inc. in Boise[2].
Minnick was the 1996 Democratic nominee for United States Senate in Idaho. He was defeated by the Republican incumbent, Larry Craig[3].
[edit] Notes
- ^ Minnick brings out a heavy hitter Accessed 6 January 2008
- ^ About Walt Accessed 6 January 2008
- ^ Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996 Accessed 6 January 2008
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| Preceded by Ron J. Twilegar |
Democratic Party nominee, U.S. Senator (Class 2) from Idaho 1996 (lost) |
Succeeded by Alan Blinken |
