David Brolin
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| Born | July 6, 1950 Tulsa, Oklahoma | |||
| Allegiance | United States of America | |||
| Service/Branch | United States Army | |||
| Rank | Lieutenant General | |||
| Years of Service | 1972 - 2002 | |||
| Battles | Vietnam War Kosovo War Gulf War War on Terror War in Afghanistan | |||
| Other Work | Member of API (2011-2013) Politician (Democrat, 1990-2013) Activist (Republican 1973-90) | |||
| Spouse | Elizabeth Brolin (1969 - 2010) | |||
| Religion | United Methodist | |||
David Brolin (1950-2013) was a Democratic politician, a former candidate for Lt. Governor of the Heartland Region. He served in the US Army for 30 years, reaching the position of Lt. General.
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Biography & Army Career
Brolin was born to Andrew and Sarah Brolin in 1950 at Tulsa, Oklahoma. He'd spent most of his childhood living with his parents at his homecity, and would join the U.S. Army in 1972 after earning an Energy Resources Engineering degree in the University of Tulsa. He served in the Vietnam War and several Middle-East conflicts.
In 1998, he was promoted to the rank of Lt. General, and was seen as a potential future 4-star General. However, he decided to retire in 2002 to teach at his former University.
Political Career
A Republican for 17 years, Brolin switched parties in 1990, while in Italy, due to his dissatisfaction with President Bush. Back at home, in 2002, he suddenly became an important political figure due to his popularity as retired Lt. General, being asked for endorsements every now and then. In 2006, he decided to throw his hat to the ring and attempted to become Attorney General, unsuccesfully challenging Drew Edmonson for the Democratic nomination.
Back to the University, Brolin decided to stay away from politics for a few years until conservative Democrat Gray Anderson asked him to be his running mate in the 2010 Heartlands elections. Excited with the opportunity, he accepted, and campaigned around the region for Anderson. However, due to the death of his wife, Elizabeth, he withdrew some weeks before election day, handing Davis Jefferson the win.
K Street Career
In late 2011, he was approached by Joe Naylor to join the American Petroleum Institute as a Board Advisor for his bipartisanship and experience on the issues. He reached the post of Vice President in 2012.
Death
After the 2012 Elections, he was unfortunately diagnosed with an advanced lung cancer. His doctors decided to perform dangerous surgery to remove the tumor, but it was unsuccesful. David Brolin died on 27th August, 2013.
