The fiveterm michigan congressman declared his candidacy for president on july 2. Gop scramble is on to succeed donald trump in 2024 politico. Young thad went to catholic high school and played football. Conservative irish american thaddeus mccotter running for. Thaddeus mccotter is running for president of the united states. Ive been wondering for a while now why the heck rep. Seize freedom american truths and renewal in a chaotic. We have gotten suckered into the ideology of creative destruction, which is not true conservatism at all. When last we checked in on nowformer congressman thaddeus mccotter mich. This year he wont even make the ballot in the august primary. Mccotter, who graduated summa cum laude from the university of detroit and earned his jd from the university of detroit law school, lives in his hometown of. Michigan congressman thaddeus mccotter leaves many people wondering who. After submitting 2,000 signatures to be eligible for the primary, the secretary of state notified him he did not have the minimum 1,000 valid signatures to get on the ballot.
He announced his intention to run when he filed papers with the federal election commission on july 1, 2011, and officially declared his candidacy the next day at a rock festival near detroit. His petitions are now part of a fraud investigation. It always seemed that the oddness of thaddeus mccotters political career had already maxed out. Gop scramble is on to succeed donald trump in 2024. Thaddeus mccotter was born on august 22, 1965 in livonia, michigan, usa. Last time congressman mccotter was on my show he was a candidate for the republican presidential nomination. Mccotter gives a qualified yes, but adds that there was more to it than that. Pelosi rally highlights7th district chairman wyck seelig prepared a video of the event which provides a great summary and here are some additional photos of the event as wella great lesson on how to engage the democrats on a winning issuewe should challenge democrats on this statewide. Ultimate triumph of libertarianrepublicans kindle edition by thaddeus mccotter. He was born in livonia, michigan where he lives today in 1965, and was first elected to the united states house of representatives in 2002. Representative thaddeus mccotter has resigned from congress, guaranteeing that he will win the 2012 award for strangest congressional career implosion. Thaddeus thad mccotter s website to express your opinion. Thad mccotter is a republican congressman representing michigans 11th congressional district western oakland and western wayne counties.
I wouldnt have believed this if i didnt see lou dobbs on cnn tv and this segment. Congressmen accuse china of spying hong kong forums. Congressman thaddeus mccotter living trusts can be the most important part of an estate plansaving time and money by reducing or eliminating estate taxes and by avoiding probate. Thaddeus george mccotter born august 22, 1965 is an american politician, radio host, and a member of the republican party who was the u. Remarks by the president at thaddeus mccotter for congress. Former congressman thaddeus mccotter makes a spirited cry for sanity in a chaotic age.
Thaddeus george mccotter born august 22, 1965 is an american politician, radio host, and a. Congressman thaddeus mccotter and local community leaders outline the similarities between mitt romney and president obama. Mccotter, the representative from michigan in congress from 2011 through 2012. I ve heard representative mccotter as a guest many times on monday evenings on. Congressman circulated idea for tv show cbs detroit.
Representative from michigans 11th congressional district from 2003 to 2012. His father was an alcoholic who died when the future congressman was. At first i thought that these two hillbilly congressmen were some. This morning, the majority of house republican congressmen saw the light. Republican congressman thaddeus mccotter of michigan confirmed friday, after weeks of hinting, that he will run for president of the united states. Congressman thaddeus mccotteran attention whore for fox news more than anything elseresigned, a number of readers wrote to me about how sad they were. Thaddeus mccotters office will face charges in the petition signature scandal that. Thaddeus mccotter reutersrebecca cook the sad story of thaddeus mccotter the guitarplaying gop congressman thought he was presidential material but cant even make a. Congressman thaddeus mccotter first took office in 2002. Mccotter, who graduated summa cum laude from the university of detroit and earned his j. Mccotter asserts that too many of us on the political right, losing sight of subsidiarity, have become almost as ideological as our enemies on the left. Congressional band to rock troops during holiday tour. Former michigan congressman thaddeus mccotter said on monday that since the world health organization who helped china conceal the nature of the coronavirus outbreak, the united states should.
Michigan congressman thaddeus mccotter is heading to iowa for the ames straw poll. Interview with congressman thaddeus mccotter, on opencongressradio. Thaddeus mccotter, the gops surprise dark horse, is stirring up the race. Michigan congressman thaddeus mccotter says he circulated an idea for a lowbrow comedy tv show to at least one filmmaker and shared the script with some staffers. Congressman thaddeus mccotter of michigan unsuccessfully sought the republican partys 2012 nomination for president of the united states. Robinson asks mccotter if sanctioning a runup in spending by the gop congress was the price the bush administration paid to get and keep republican support for the iraq war. Thaddeus thad mccotter s website look for a contact form on rep. The congressman is from livonia, michigan and is thaddeus mccotter. He has written for the american spectator, the detroit news, human events, and big hollywood, among numerous publications and splenetic websites.
In the video, a congressman takes a reporter around the united states capitol to talk about some of the myths, hauntings and scary stories that have been shared over the years. Michigans mccotter a champion of the little guy news. Texas congressman ron paul ran away with 40 percent of the vote at the republican leadership conferences. Mccotter testifies he was shocked by falsified petitionsformer congressman thaddeus mccotter of livonia was on the stand today, explaining the petition crisis that abruptly ended his career in. Since then, he has left the race and returned back to his focus as representative of michigans 11th congressional district. The district at the time consisted of portions of detroit s northwestern suburbs, such as livonia, westland and novi. Reports are swirling this morning that republican congressman thaddeus mccotter of michigan will make a bid for the gop nomination for president. The decline and fall of former republican congressman thaddeus mccotter continues. Governmentunder both partieshas swollen to grotesque proportions, racked up staggering debt, and become a threat to americans freedom.
Mccotter has written books and played in a congressional rock band. Archived web site official campaign web site thaddeus g. He plays in a band, the second amendments, with several other congressmen, and has been known to quote led zeppelin on the house floor. A congressman talks about the ghosts of capitol hill. Conservative irish american thaddeus mccotter running for president. The story starts in detroit, where thaddeus mccotter was born. The district at the time consisted of portions of detroits northwestern suburbs, such as livonia, westland and novi from july 2 to september 21, 2011, he was a.
Ron paul wins straw poll at gop conference fox news. They elected michigan congressman thaddeus mccotter over issa by more than a 21 margin, 263. I want to urge mccotter to take an action on a bill. Thaddeus george thad mccotter born august 22, 1965 is an american politician, radio host, and a member of the republican party who was the u. He has written for the american spectator, the detroit news, human events, and andrew breitbarts big hollywood, among numerous publications and splenetic websites. Congressman thaddeus mccotter welcomes mitt romney to. Remarks by the president at thaddeus mccotter for congress dinner ritz carlton hotel.
After the house of representatives voted against the legislative proposal, the congressman called on president bush to fire paulson. Congressman thaddeus mccotter of livonia, michigan failed to collect enough valid signatures by the may 15 deadline to appear on the august 7 republican party primary ballot for michigans. Hes the lead guitarist in a congressional rock band. Thaddeus thad mccotter rmi11, 20032012, the former representative from michigan. Thaddeus thad mccotter, former representative for michigans. Congressman thaddeus mccotter fails to make the ballot. Livonia congressman and rock n roll guitarist thaddeus mccotter is taking his act to a bigger stage today.
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