Robert Hudson

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{{Infobox|Name = Robert Hudson
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|Name = Robert Hudson
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|Position = Governor
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|Position = Governor of the [[Northeast]]
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|Term-Length = 2009-Present
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|Term-Length = 2009 - 2014
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|Constituency = Northeast
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|Predecessor = Unknown
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|Predecessor = none
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|Successor = [[James Stewart]]
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|Successor = none
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|Date-of-Birth = November 12, 1957
|Date-of-Birth = November 12, 1957
|Place-of-Birth = Portland, Maine
|Place-of-Birth = Portland, Maine
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|Party = Democrat
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|Party = Republican
|Spouse = Emily Hudson-Dover
|Spouse = Emily Hudson-Dover
|Religion = Protestant
|Religion = Protestant
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|Party-Colour = blue}}
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|Party-Colour = red}}
== Childhood & Education ==
== Childhood & Education ==
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Robert Hudson was born in Portland, Maine on November 12, 1957. He grew up in a middle class conservative family in Portland where he lived until he was 13. At the age of 13 he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he graduated from high school. In his years in Ohio, Hudson was a hockey player for a number of teams. Hudson was a prospective NHL draft, but prior to the draft Hudson was in a major skiing accident and was never able to play hockey again. Hudson went to Harvard Law School and became a tax lawyer. Hudson moved to New York City to practice law.
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Robert Hudson was born in Portland, [[Maine]] on November 12, 1957. He grew up in a middle class conservative family in Portland where he lived until he was 13. At the age of 13 he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he graduated from high school. In his years in [[Ohio]], Hudson was a hockey player for a number of teams. Hudson was a prospective NHL draft, but prior to the draft Hudson was in a major skiing accident and was never able to play hockey again. Hudson went to Harvard Law School and became a tax lawyer. Hudson moved to New York City to practice law.
== Early Career ==
== Early Career ==
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In New York Hudson met Emily Hudson-Dover, a government lobbiest, whom he married. The together moved to Concord, New Hampshire. Hudson continued to practice law until the mid-1980's. Hudson joined the army in the mid-1980's because he felt he needed to serve his country. Hudson served in the Gulf War, he left the army in 1993. Hudson became a well known author for several books on economics and politics. Hudson was hired by the White House as an economics advisor for his experience in business and tax law. In 2000 Hudson was a senior official on the Al Gore campaign. In 2004 Hudson managed John Kerry's Presidential campaign in New Hampshire.
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In [[New York]] Hudson met Emily Hudson-Dover, a government lobbiest, whom he married. The together moved to Concord, [[New Hampshire]]. Hudson continued to practice law until the mid-1980's. Hudson joined the army in the mid-1980's because he felt he needed to serve his country. Hudson served in the Gulf War, he left the army in 1993. Hudson became a well known author for several books on economics and politics. Hudson was hired by the White House as an economics advisor for his experience in business and tax law. In 2000 Hudson was a senior official on the Al Gore campaign. In 2004 Hudson managed John Kerry's Presidential campaign in New Hampshire.
== Political Career ==
== Political Career ==
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In 2006 Hudson was elected to Congress in New Hampshire's 2nd District, defeating the incumbent Republican. Hudson put his name forward late in the race for the 2008 Primaries for NOR Governor, Hudson won a surprise victory over the two front runners who had spent months prior preparing for their campaigns, Hudson's experience is thought to have won him this victory. Hudson was unopposed in 2008 for Governor of the Northeast after the Republican nominee withdrew late into the race. As Governor Hudson took immediate action on issues and was displayed as a true leader in the Northeast, he passed several pieces of progressive legislation. Hudson was deemed a moderate in the democratic party for his fiscally conservative economic views. Hudson was elected chairman of the National Governors Association in 2009, a position he served in until January 2013. In 2010 Hudson was re-elected Governor of the Northeast over his Republican opponent, Stephen Kent.
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In 2006 Hudson was elected to Congress in New Hampshire's 2nd District, defeating the incumbent Republican. Hudson put his name forward late in the race for the 2008 Primaries for [[Northeast]] Governor, Hudson won a surprise victory over the two front runners who had spent months prior preparing for their campaigns, Hudson's experience is thought to have won him this victory. Hudson was unopposed in 2008 for Governor of the Northeast after the Republican nominee withdrew late into the race. As Governor Hudson took immediate action on issues and was displayed as a true leader in the Northeast, he passed several pieces of progressive legislation. Hudson was deemed a moderate in the [[Democratic party]] for his fiscally conservative economic views. Hudson was elected chairman of the [[National Governors Association]] in 2009, a position he served in until he stepped down as Governor at the end of 2012. In 2010 Hudson was re-elected Governor of the [[Northeast]] over his Republican opponent, [[Stephen Kent]].
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Hudson was a candidate for the Democratic Party's 2012 Presidential nomination.  After withdrawing from the race, he endorsed Republican [[Elizabeth Warren]] at the GOP Convention-- a move that caused a large exodus of NOR Democrats, who formed the Working Families Party (WFP).  The WFP effectively merged with the Democrats again after Hudson left the Democratic Party to become an Independent.
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Hudson was a candidate for the [[Democratic Party presidential primaries, 2012|Democratic Party's 2012 Presidential nomination]].  After withdrawing from the race, he endorsed Republican [[Elizabeth Warren]] at the [[2012 Republican National Convention|Republican Convention]] - a move that caused a large exodus of [[Northeast]] [[Democrats]], who formed the [[Working Families Party]] (WFP).  The WFP effectively merged with the Democrats again after Hudson left the [[Democratic Party]] to become an [[Independent]], but was wide considered a de facto [[Republican]]
== Elections Results ==
== Elections Results ==
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'''New Hampshire 2nd Congressional District'''
'''New Hampshire 2nd Congressional District'''
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{{Elect|Election 2008}}
{{Elect|Election 2008}}
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{{Elect|Election 2010}}
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| [[Stephen Kent]]
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{{United States presidential election, 2012}}
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[[Category:Biographies|Hudson, Robert]][[Category:Democrats|Hudson, Robert]][[Category:Governors|Hudson, Robert]][[Category:Christians|Hudson, Robert]]

Revision as of 10:59, 22 December 2007

Robert Hudson
Governor of the Northeast
In Office:
2009 - 2014
Preceded by Unknown
Succeeded by James Stewart
Born

November 12, 1957
Portland, Maine
Political Party Republican
Spouse Emily Hudson-Dover
Religion Protestant



Contents

Childhood & Education

Robert Hudson was born in Portland, Maine on November 12, 1957. He grew up in a middle class conservative family in Portland where he lived until he was 13. At the age of 13 he moved to Columbus, Ohio where he graduated from high school. In his years in Ohio, Hudson was a hockey player for a number of teams. Hudson was a prospective NHL draft, but prior to the draft Hudson was in a major skiing accident and was never able to play hockey again. Hudson went to Harvard Law School and became a tax lawyer. Hudson moved to New York City to practice law.

Early Career

In New York Hudson met Emily Hudson-Dover, a government lobbiest, whom he married. The together moved to Concord, New Hampshire. Hudson continued to practice law until the mid-1980's. Hudson joined the army in the mid-1980's because he felt he needed to serve his country. Hudson served in the Gulf War, he left the army in 1993. Hudson became a well known author for several books on economics and politics. Hudson was hired by the White House as an economics advisor for his experience in business and tax law. In 2000 Hudson was a senior official on the Al Gore campaign. In 2004 Hudson managed John Kerry's Presidential campaign in New Hampshire.

Political Career

In 2006 Hudson was elected to Congress in New Hampshire's 2nd District, defeating the incumbent Republican. Hudson put his name forward late in the race for the 2008 Primaries for Northeast Governor, Hudson won a surprise victory over the two front runners who had spent months prior preparing for their campaigns, Hudson's experience is thought to have won him this victory. Hudson was unopposed in 2008 for Governor of the Northeast after the Republican nominee withdrew late into the race. As Governor Hudson took immediate action on issues and was displayed as a true leader in the Northeast, he passed several pieces of progressive legislation. Hudson was deemed a moderate in the Democratic party for his fiscally conservative economic views. Hudson was elected chairman of the National Governors Association in 2009, a position he served in until he stepped down as Governor at the end of 2012. In 2010 Hudson was re-elected Governor of the Northeast over his Republican opponent, Stephen Kent.

Hudson was a candidate for the Democratic Party's 2012 Presidential nomination. After withdrawing from the race, he endorsed Republican Elizabeth Warren at the Republican Convention - a move that caused a large exodus of Northeast Democrats, who formed the Working Families Party (WFP). The WFP effectively merged with the Democrats again after Hudson left the Democratic Party to become an Independent, but was wide considered a de facto Republican

Elections Results


New Hampshire 2nd Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes  %
Democratic Robert Hudson 108,634 54%
Republican Charlie Bass 94,012 46%
Majority 14,622 7.22%
Turnout 202,646

Northeast Governor, 2008
Party Candidate Votes  %
Democratic Robert Hudson 100%

Northeast Governor, 2010
Party Candidate Votes  % ±%
Democratic Robert Hudson 5,634,151
Republican Stephen Kent 4,820,571
Other
Majority 813,580
Turnout
Democratic hold Swing
United States presidential election, 2012
General polls · Fundraising · Debates
Democratic Party Primary polls · Primaries · Convention · Debates
Candidates Michael Casmir (Presidential candidate), Rick Hernandez (Vice Presidential candidate) · Vincent Giorelli · Rick Hernandez · Robert Hudson · Jeremy Koo · Jeffery Landon · Jiles Scott · Eric Smith · Liliam Vanleer · Elizabeth Wellbourne
Republican Party Primary polls · Primaries · Convention · Debates
Candidates Elizabeth Warren (Presidential candidate), Andrew Merrilin (Vice Presidential candidate)
Other 2012 elections: House · Senate · Gubernatorial · Presidential
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