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Mike Ross (D-Ark.)
U.S. Representative (since January 2001)
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President Clinton's impeachment didn't hurt all Democrats in the 2000 elections - in Clinton's home district, it led to the only defeat of an incumbent House Republican outside of California. The replacement was Ross, Clinton's former gubernatorial campaign travel aide.
In his new job Ross worked hard not to alienate his conservative constituents, rising to leadership in the Blue Dog Coalition of moderate House Democrats while advocating fiscal restraint.
- Career History: Owner, Holly's Health Mart pharmacy (1993-2007); state Senator (1990-2000); Chief of Staff, Arkansas LG Winston Bryant (D) (1985-1990); Nevada County Quorum Court, (1983-1985) Travel aide, Gov. Bill Clinton (1982)
- Birthday: Aug. 2, 1961
- Hometown: Texarkana, Ark.
- Alma Mater: B.A., University of Arkansas, 1987
- Spouse: Holly Ross
- Religion: Methodist
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