• ISAKSON, JOHN HARDY
Experience: Senate: 1993-1996, 2005-Present
Home State: Georgia
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Personal

    Full Name: John 'Johnny' H. Isakson
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Dianne; 3 Children: John, Kevin, Julie
    Birth Date: 12/28/1944
    Birth Place: Atlanta, GA
    Home City: Marietta, GA
    Religion: Methodist

Education

    BBA, The University of Georgia, 1966

Political Experience

    Senator, United States Senate, 2005-present
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1999-2004
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, 1999
    Chair, Georgia State Board of Education, 1996-1997
    Co-Chair, Bob Dole for President, 1988, 1996
    Senator, Georgia State Senate, 1993-1996
    Candidate, United States Senate, 1996
    Republican Leader, Georgia State House of Representatives, 1983-1990
    Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, 1977-1990
    Candidate, Governor of Georgia, 1990

Current Legislative Committees

    Finance, Member
    Foreign Relations, Member
    Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Member
    Select Committee on Ethics, Chair
    Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, Member
    Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, Member
    Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, Chair
    Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, Member
    Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy, Member
    Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral InternationalDevelopment, Member
    Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and GlobalWomen's Issues, Member
    Veterans' Affairs, Chair

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Air Force Caucus
    Member, Army Caucus
    Co-Founder, Border Security and Enforcement First Caucus
    Member, Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus
    Member, Reserve Caucus
    Vice-Chair, Web-Based Education Commission, 2000

Professional Experience

    Chief Executive Officer, Fairgreen Capital, Limited Liability Partnership, 1996-1999
    President, Northside Realty, 1967-1987
    Staff Sergeant, Georgia Air National Guard, 1966-1972
    Founder, Northside Realty, 1967

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Advisory Board, Federal National Mortgage Association
    Member, Board of Directors, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
    Member, Board of Directors, Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
    Member, Executive Committee, National Association of Realtors
    Trustee, Kennesaw State University
    Founder, Leadership Cobb
    Sixth Grade Sunday School Teacher, Mount Zion United Methodist Church
    Member, Mount Zion United Methodist Church
    Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Congressional Members Organization
    President, Realty Alliance
    Board Member, Riverside Bank
    Board Chair, Georgian Club, 1989-1999
    Member, National Association of Realtors, 1996-1999
    Director, Salvation Army Board, 1993-1999
    President, Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, 1988
Total: 4
Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson Reveals He Has Parkinson's
06/10/2015
By CARRIE DANN | NBC NEWS
ISAKSON, COONS ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT TO END SOUTH AFRICAN TARIFFS ON AMERICAN POULTRY
06/05/2015
Johnny Isakson's Official Personal Website
ISAKSON INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE VETERANS' BENEFITS
06/04/2015
Johnny Isakson's Official Personal Website
ISAKSON STATEMENT ON OPPOSITION TO USA FREEDOM ACT
06/02/2015
Johnny Isakson's Official Personal Website
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

No Opinion
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

No Opinion
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
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