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Robert Dold

Robert Dold
Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 10th district
Taking office
January 3, 2015
Succeeding Brad Schneider
In office
January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2013
Preceded by Mark Kirk
Succeeded by Brad Schneider
Personal details
Born Robert James Dold, Jr.
(1969-06-23) June 23, 1969
Evanston, Illinois, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Danielle Dold
Children 3
Alma mater Denison University
Indiana University, Bloomington
Northwestern University
Religion Christianity
Website Campaign website

Robert James "Bob" Dold, Jr.[1] (born June 23, 1969) is the former U.S. Representative for Illinois's 10th congressional district, having served from 2011 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party.[2] Prior to his election, Dold ran his family-owned business, Rose Pest Solutions.[3] In 2010, Dold defeated Democratic Party nominee Dan Seals to replace Republican incumbent Mark Kirk in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dold was narrowly defeated by Democrat Brad Schneider in 2012, but regained the seat in 2014, defeating Schneider in a rematch.

Contents

  • Early life, education, and career 1
  • U.S. House of Representatives 2
    • Elections 2.1
    • Tenure 2.2
      • Reputation 2.2.1
      • Political positions 2.2.2
      • Personnel 2.2.3
    • Committee assignments 2.3
  • Personal life 3
  • References 4
  • External links 5

Early life, education, and career

Dold was born in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Judith Gail (née Kelley) and Robert James Dold. His ancestry includes German, Swedish, Irish, Scottish, and English.[4] He graduated from New Trier High School where he was quarterback of the football team and captain of the wrestling and lacrosse teams.[5] He earned a BA from Denison University where he served as President of the Campus Governance Association, a law degree from Indiana University where he was selected by his classmates to give the commencement address, and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.[6]

Dold was an intern in the administration of Vice President Dan Quayle.[7] He also clerked for a New York State Judge and served as an investigative counsel for the Republican-led House Government Reform and Oversight Committee.[8]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2010

In his first radio ad of the general election campaign, Dold described himself as a small business owner, fiscal conservative and social moderate.[9] Democratic opponent Dan Seals' campaign disputed Dold's credentials as a "social moderate" because of presumed endorsements from conservative groups that the Daily Herald pointed out Dold hadn’t actually received.[10] Dold was endorsed by the Chicago Tribune,[11] the US Chamber of Commerce[12] and the Electrical Contractors' Association.[13] Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani[12] and president of Americans for Tax Reform Grover Norquist[14] campaigned for Dold. After reporting nearly equal fund-raising for the second quarter,[15] Dold's fund-raising outpaced Seals' in the third quarter. Dold began the final quarter with more cash on hand than Seals.[16] At the request of the Federal Election Commission the Dold campaign amended their second quarter, 2010, filing in September, 2010 to reflect debts and expenditures that had been incurred in the second quarter but had not yet been billed when the filing period ended.[17]

On October 7, 2010, the Chicago Tribune endorsed Dold because “he will be in the moderate, pro-choice, independent mold of Kirk.”[18]

2012

The National Journal's Cook Political Report named Dold one of the top 10 Republicans most vulnerable to redistricting in 2012[19] with the 10th becoming more Democratic following redistricting. The endorsement of Mark Kirk, who is popular in the district, was expected to help Dold.[20] Dold had a strong cash-on-hand advantage over his opponent Brad Schneider.[21][22] Dold earned the endorsement of the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald.[23][24] Schneider defeated Dold 51%-49%, a difference of just 3,000 votes.[25]

2014

On May 8, 2013, Dold announced in an e-mail to supporters that he would run for his old seat in 2014.[26] He was actively recruited to run again.[27] The race has been ranked the #7 most likely flip for 2014 House rematches.[28] Dold won the rematch and will take office at the start of the 114th Congress.

Tenure

Reputation

Dold is a moderate Republican who had a centrist voting record in Congress.[29][30][31] The non-partisan organization GovTrack has ranked Dold in the political center of Congress.[32] National Journal did a comprehensive study of key votes in the House, ranking Dold as one of the most independent members of Congress.[33] Dold is an original member of the No Labels movement which, Dold stated, he hoped would help to end the gridlock in Washington, DC.[34] While in Congress, Dold was a member of the Tuesday Group.[35] An editorial in The Daily Herald noted Dold’s spirit of bipartisanship and called for more Bob Dolds in Congress.[36]

Political positions

Dold supports abortion rights.[37] In 2012, Dold introduced H.R. 5650, the Protecting Women’s Access to Health Care Act, which prevents lawmakers from blocking funds to Planned Parenthood.[38] He has voiced support for stem cell research.[39]

Dold voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which permanently extended most of the Bush middle class tax cuts.[40]

He has stated his support for gay marriage and immigration reform.[41] Regarding the Affordable Care Act, he has stated his desire to improve the law rather than fight to repeal or defund it.[41] Dold has said the Affordable Care Act was right to require insurance coverage for pre-existing conditions and to allow students to stay on a parent's insurance to age 26.[42]

Dold supports gun control measures.[43] He accepts the scientific consensus on climate change and believes steps should be taken to address the issue.[44][45]

Personnel

Upon taking office in 2011, Dold hired former lobbyist Eric Burgeson, who grew up in Illinois’ 10th district, as his congressional Chief of Staff.[46] Burgeson and Dold had previously worked together on Sen. Bob Dole's 1996 Presidential campaign.[47] Dold instituted a policy that "staff may not work on matters of substance with former clients."[46]

Committee assignments

Personal life

Dold is married and has three children.[49] Dold resides in Kenilworth, Illinois and runs Rose Pest Solutions, the oldest pest control company in the country.[50][51] Dold attends Kenilworth Union Church and is a scoutmaster for Kenilworth Boy Scout Troop #13.[52]

In 2012, Dold purchased a home in Kenilworth, Illinois from his parents.[53] Because of ongoing changes to the election map due to redistricting, this home is now outside the 10th Congressional District. A campaign spokesperson said “When he wins he will move into the new 10th."[54]

References

  1. ^ "Representative Robert James Dold (Robert) (R-Illinois, 10th) – Biography from". LegiStorm. Retrieved 2012-03-07. 
  2. ^ "Seals concedes congressional race in 10th District".  
  3. ^ "Rose Pest Solutions". Rosepestcontrol.com. Retrieved 2012-03-07. 
  4. ^ "Bob Dold ancestry". Freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2012-03-07. 
  5. ^ "Meet Bob". Dold for Congress. Retrieved 9 September 2014. 
  6. ^ Bio Bob Dold for Congress
  7. ^ Stiefel, Lynne (20 January 2010). "Former veep weighs in". Pioneer Local. Retrieved 9 September 2014. 
  8. ^ Small businessman's roots run deep in district, Lynn Stiefel, Pioneer Press, January 7, 2010
  9. ^ Dold Launches First Radio Ad, Dold for Congress Press Release, Chicago GOP, July 21, 2010. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
  10. ^ Dold starts radio ad campaign in 10th Dist. race, Russell Lissau, Daily Herald, August 4, 2010
  11. ^ "For the US House". Chicago Tribune. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-08. 
  12. ^ a b [1], Pioneer Press, Sept. 13, 2010
  13. ^ Political Briefs, Lake County News-Sun, July 20, 2010
  14. ^ New ads by Foster, NRCC; Norquist endorses Dold; Nazi smear, Rich Miller, The Capitol Fax Blog, September 20, 2010
  15. ^ Dold, Seals tied in second quarter fund-raising in Illinois 10th House district, Lynn Sweet, Chicago Sun-Times, July 15, 2010
  16. ^ Lynne Stiefel (18 October 2010). "10th Congress District: Show me the money".  
  17. ^ Candidate's campaign finance called into question FEC looking into Republican Bob Dold's campaign funds, Randi Belisomo, WGN News, September 30, 2010
  18. ^ Chicago Tribune, October 7, 2010: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-10-07/news/ct-edit-congress-20101007_1_halvorson-adam-kinzinger-trillion-deficit/2
  19. ^ David Wasserman and Julia Edwards (April 15, 2011). "Top 10 Republicans Most Vulnerable to Redistricting". Cook Political Report. National Journal. Retrieved April 25, 2011. 
  20. ^ McClelland, Edward (March 23, 2012). "Handicapping The Congressional Races". NBC Chicago. Retrieved March 31, 2012. 
  21. ^ Lissau, Russell (February 2, 2012). "Sheyman, Schneider lead Democratic candidates in 10th District cash race". Daily Herald. 
  22. ^ "'"Sheyman Brings a 'Truly Progressive Voice. Buffalo Grove Patch. March 7, 2012. 
  23. ^ "Searching for solutions". Chicago Tribune. October 7, 2012. 
  24. ^ "Endorsement: Dold over Schneider in 10th Congressional District". Daily Herald. Retrieved 25 November 2014. 
  25. ^ "2014 Election Results Senate: Map by State, Live Midterm Voting Updates". POLITICO. Retrieved 25 November 2014. 
  26. ^ "Dold out to reclaim north suburban congressional seat". Chicago Tribune. May 9, 2013. 
  27. ^ Lester, Kerry (15 April 2013). "Dold being recruited by top GOP to run again in 10th". Daily Herald. Retrieved 9 September 2014. 
  28. ^ "Ranking Potential Flips for 2014 House Rematches". Roll Call. Retrieved 25 November 2014. 
  29. ^ O'Keefe, Ed; Sullivan, Sean (2014-01-24). "The Fix’s top 10 House race rematches of 2014". Washington Post. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  30. ^ Steinhauer, Jennifer (2012-06-18). "2 Legislators on Tough Turf Try Delicate Run Down the Middle". New York Times. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  31. ^ Steiner, Keenan; Harper, Jake (2012-08-21). "House freshmen in tight races: How many first-termers will be one-termers?". Sunlight Foundation. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  32. ^ [2]
  33. ^ National Journal, February 25, 2012, Pages, 10–49
  34. ^ "Robert Dold: Candidate Profile". Daily Herald. 23 February 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2014. 
  35. ^ Joseph, Cameron (11-10-2013). "Illinois Republican eyes return to Congress". The Hill. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  36. ^ Daily Herald Editorial Board (July 29, 2011). "Compromise not a bad word on debt". Daily Herald. 
  37. ^ Ford, Quinn (11-6-2012). "In 10th district, first-term Republican Bob Dold tries to hold off challenger Brad Schneider". WBEZ. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  38. ^ Bassett, Laura (5-9-2012). "Bob Dold Introduces Bill To Protect Planned Parenthood Funding". Huffington Post. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  39. ^ Lissau, Russell (2010-08-25). "10th Dist. candidates back stem cell research, oppose injunction". Daily Herald. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  40. ^ McClelland, Edward (2 January 2013). "How Illinois Legislators Voted on Fiscal Cliff Bill". NBC Chicago. Retrieved 9 September 2014. 
  41. ^ a b Joseph, Camerson (10 November 2013). "Illinois Republican eyes return to Congress". The Hill. Retrieved 9 September 2014. 
  42. ^ Pearson, Rick (8-9-2012). "Dold, Schneider clash on abortion, gay marriage, health care". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  43. ^ Condon, Stephanie (2012-10-17). "Bloomberg super PAC supports gun control, gay rights". CBS News. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  44. ^ James, Frank (2014-04-22). "'"Green GOP Group Caught Between 'Rock And A Hard Place. NPR. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  45. ^ Kiely, Eugene (2013-04-26). "Democrats Distort Vote on Climate Change". FactCheck.org. Retrieved 12 September 2014. 
  46. ^ a b Daniel Newhauser (5 January 2011). "Outsiders Choose Hill Professionals".  
  47. ^ Kevin Bogardus (8 December 2010). "GOP freshman class draws K Street talent".  
  48. ^ Molly K. Hoper (12 December 2010). "Tea Party-backed freshmen win plum committee assignments".  
  49. ^ Candidate: Robert Dold, Chicago Tribune
  50. ^ Kenilworth businessman to enter 10th Dist. Congressional race, Mick Zawislak, Daily Herald, September 12, 2009
  51. ^ LinkedIn Profile. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
  52. ^ [3], Abdon M. Pallasch, Chicago Sun Times, September 28, 2010
  53. ^ Goldsborough, Bob (2013-02-06). "Former Rep. Dold buys parents' house in Kenilworth". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2013-06-02. 
  54. ^ Sadin, Steve (June 2, 2011). "Dold Will Run in Remapped 10th".  

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United States House of Representatives
Preceded by
Mark Kirk 		Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 10th congressional district
2011–2013 		Succeeded by
Brad Schneider
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