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| birth_name = Richard Cheney |
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| state_house = New Mexico |
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| district = 2nd |
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| term_start1 = May 21, 2003 |
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| term_end1 = January 2007 |
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| term_start3 = January 1985 |
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| term_end3 = January 1995 |
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| predecessor2 = [[Nick Tinnin]] |
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| successor2 = [[James Strickler]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1937|04|01}} |
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| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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| spouse = Janie |
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| children = 3 |
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| profession = [[Businessman]], [[Politician]] |
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'''Richard P. |
'''Richard P. Cheney''' (born April 1, 1937) is an American politician and a former [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] member of the [[New Mexico House of Representatives]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=377345|title=Our Campaigns – NM Governor – R Primary Race – Jun 07, 1994}}</ref> |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Dick Cheney was born on April 1, 1937 and graduated from [[Clovis High School (New Mexico)|Clovis High School]]. He |
Dick Cheney was born on April 1, 1937, and graduated from [[Clovis High School (New Mexico)|Clovis High School]]. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from [[New Mexico State University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/211091799/|title=The Santa Fe New Mexican from Santa Fe, New Mexico · Page 16}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
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==New Mexico House of Representatives== |
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Cheney was the House Minority Leader while in the New Mexico House of Representatives in the |
Cheney was the House Minority Leader while in the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 1990s.<ref name="newspapers.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/157736061/|title=Albuquerque Journal from Albuquerque, New Mexico · Page 7}}</ref> As a state legislator, Cheney's positions included being anti-abortion, pro-gun rights and pro-business.<ref name="nelsonspear.com">{{cite web|url=http://nelsonspear.com/?p=608|title=What happened 22 years ago today set the stage for how I am voting in November|date=June 7, 2016}}</ref> He voted for a $103 Million tax hike in 1987 to help prevent cutting education spending due to a loss of gas and oil revenue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/157770904/|title=Albuquerque Journal from Albuquerque, New Mexico · Page 16}}</ref> |
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On May 20, 2003, Cheney was appointed by the San Juan County Commission to replace |
On May 20, 2003, Cheney was appointed by the San Juan County Commission to replace State Representative [[Nick Tinnin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=47683|title=Our Campaigns – NM State House 02 – Appointment Race – May 20, 2003}}</ref> He was re-elected unopposed in 2004 but did not run for re-election in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=108941|title=Our Campaigns – NM State House 02 Race – Nov 02, 2004}}</ref> |
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==1994 gubernatorial campaign== |
=== 1994 gubernatorial campaign === |
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Dick Cheney ran in the Republican primary for the [[New Mexico gubernatorial election |
Dick Cheney ran in the Republican primary for the [[1994 New Mexico gubernatorial election]]. He chose Pete Rahn as his campaign manager.<ref name="nelsonspear.com" /> A campaign ad from ''[[The Santa Fe New Mexican]]'' showed that he ran on a platform highlighting cracking down on violent crime, repealing the gasoline tax, and lowering public spending.<ref name="newspapers.com" /> When Cheney legally changed his first name from Richard to Dick, his polling numbers increased tremendously. This created controversy, as opponents including [[John Dendahl]] stated that people voting in the polls would confuse Cheney with the former Secretary of Defense [[Dick Cheney]] from [[Wyoming]], improving his chances of winning the primary.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/211714360/|title=The Santa Fe New Mexican from Santa Fe, New Mexico · Page 7}}</ref> |
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He received 49% of the vote at the Republican State Convention in 1994.<ref>{{cite |
He received 49% of the vote at the Republican State Convention in 1994.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1rd0Eqt7sUYC&q=cheney&pg=PA258|title=The Governor as Party Leader: Campaigning and Governing|first=Sarah McCally|last=Morehouse|year=1998|publisher=University of Michigan Press|isbn=0472108484|via=Google Books}}</ref> Cheney lost the primary by one point receiving 33% of the vote right behind [[Gary Johnson]] at 34%. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Dick Cheney is married to his wife, Janie, and has three |
Dick Cheney is married to his wife, Janie, and has three children. He is a member of [[Rotary International]].<ref name="newspapers.com"/> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 01:39, 14 December 2024
Richard Cheney | |
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| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office May 21, 2003 – January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Nick Tinnin |
| Succeeded by | James Strickler |
| In office January 1985 – January 1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Cheney April 1, 1937 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Farmington, New Mexico[1] |
| Education | New Mexico State University (BS) |
Richard P. Cheney (born April 1, 1937) is an American politician and a former Republican member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Dick Cheney was born on April 1, 1937, and graduated from Clovis High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from New Mexico State University.[3]
Career
[edit]Cheney was the House Minority Leader while in the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 1990s.[4] As a state legislator, Cheney's positions included being anti-abortion, pro-gun rights and pro-business.[5] He voted for a $103 Million tax hike in 1987 to help prevent cutting education spending due to a loss of gas and oil revenue.[6]
On May 20, 2003, Cheney was appointed by the San Juan County Commission to replace State Representative Nick Tinnin.[7] He was re-elected unopposed in 2004 but did not run for re-election in 2006.[8]
1994 gubernatorial campaign
[edit]Dick Cheney ran in the Republican primary for the 1994 New Mexico gubernatorial election. He chose Pete Rahn as his campaign manager.[5] A campaign ad from The Santa Fe New Mexican showed that he ran on a platform highlighting cracking down on violent crime, repealing the gasoline tax, and lowering public spending.[4] When Cheney legally changed his first name from Richard to Dick, his polling numbers increased tremendously. This created controversy, as opponents including John Dendahl stated that people voting in the polls would confuse Cheney with the former Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney from Wyoming, improving his chances of winning the primary.[9]
He received 49% of the vote at the Republican State Convention in 1994.[10] Cheney lost the primary by one point receiving 33% of the vote right behind Gary Johnson at 34%.
Personal life
[edit]Dick Cheney is married to his wife, Janie, and has three children. He is a member of Rotary International.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "New Mexico has own Dick Cheney – Amarillo.com – Amarillo Globe-News".
- ^ "Our Campaigns – NM Governor – R Primary Race – Jun 07, 1994".
- ^ "The Santa Fe New Mexican from Santa Fe, New Mexico · Page 16".
- ^ a b c "Albuquerque Journal from Albuquerque, New Mexico · Page 7".
- ^ a b "What happened 22 years ago today set the stage for how I am voting in November". June 7, 2016.
- ^ "Albuquerque Journal from Albuquerque, New Mexico · Page 16".
- ^ "Our Campaigns – NM State House 02 – Appointment Race – May 20, 2003".
- ^ "Our Campaigns – NM State House 02 Race – Nov 02, 2004".
- ^ "The Santa Fe New Mexican from Santa Fe, New Mexico · Page 7".
- ^ Morehouse, Sarah McCally (1998). The Governor as Party Leader: Campaigning and Governing. University of Michigan Press. ISBN 0472108484 – via Google Books.