Andrew Brockmeier
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Andrew James ("Drew") Brockmeier (born July 4,1976) is a Democratic Congressman from Michigan's 15th District and Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
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| Congressman,DNC Chairman | ||||
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| In Office: 2006 - Present | ||||
| Constituency | Michigan 15th | |||
| Preceded by | John Dingell | |||
| Succeeded by | incumbent | |||
| Born | July 4th, 1976 Ann Arbour, Michigan | |||
| Political Party | Democratic Party | |||
| Spouse | Single | |||
| Religion | Methodist | |||
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Early Life
Andrew Brockmeier was born to two teachers in Ann Arbor Michigan. His father, a University of Michigan law professor, and his mother, a high school English teahcer, both instilled in Drew a passion for community service. He worked his first campaign in 1992 volunteering in the Clinton Gore campaign offices in Michigan after school. A four year class president, his class voted him "Most Likely to Succeed" in his Senior Yearbook. After high school graduation, he enrolled in University of Michigan and went on to medical school. After graduating from University of Michigan's Medical School, Drew joined Doctors without Borders for a few years. His experience in some of the poorest areas of the world helping those who had no way to get help otherwise shaped his world view. He finally returned home to teach at the University of Michigan Political Science Department for a year talking about his experiences in the thrid world. His class was so impressed that they began a "Draft Brock" campaign for their congressional seat when long time member John Dingell announced his retirement. After the students got enough signatures for him to be placed on the ballot, Drew decided he owed it to them to run.
Congressional Race and First Term (2006-2008)
Campaign for Congress
After officially announcing his intention to run with his students at the University of Michigan, Drew started in on a long campaign. While the race turned negative with his Republican opponent critizing his lack of a political background, Drew kept the campaign positive and spoke about his plans for office. Once the dust settled, Drew was elected with 55% of the vote to his Republican opponents 44%.
First Term
Once taking office, Drew spent most his time that term getting used to Congress and learning the ways of Capital Hill. Working with the Democratic leadership, Brockmeier was pleased to pass an agenda for America with bipartisan support. The measures of the agenda included raising the minimum wage for the first time in 10 years, passing the 9/11 Commission recommendations, reversing the ban on stem cell research, common sense immigration reform, and other measures. Drew was also used this opportunity to introduce his own first measures of his own personal agenda. He presented plans to clean up Washington, end outsourcing of American jobs, make college more afforable, cover every child with healthcare, make prescriptions more affordable for seniors, and bring peace to the Sudan.
Legislation Submitted
- Honest Leadership and Open Government Act
- American Job Protection and Creation Act
- Reverse the Raid on Student Aid Act
- Cover Kids First Act
- Medicare Prescription Drug Price Reduction Act
- Comprehensive Peace in the Sudan Act
Great Lakes Senate Race 2008
Second Congressional Term (2009-2010)
Campaign for Congress
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First Term
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Legislation Submitted
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Third Congressional Term (2011-Present)
Campaign for Congress
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First Term
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Legislation Submitted
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Democratic National Committee Chair (2006-Present)
Draft Brock for Chair and Campaign
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Taking Office
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50 State Tour
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| Preceded by John Dingell | Congressman Michigan 15th 2005-Present | Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Howard Dean | Chairman, Democratic National Committee 2007-Present | Succeeded by Incumbent |
