At a glance: Barbara Boxer
Party: Democrat
Occupation: U.S. Senator
Age: 69; born in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Residence: Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Personal: Husband, Stewart Boxer; two children; four grandchildren; son-in-law; daughter-in-law
Education: B.A. in economics, Brooklyn College
Career highlights: Stockbroker, 1962-1965; journalist, 1972-1974; congressional aide, 1974-1976; Marin County Board of Supervisors, 1976-1982; Congresswoman, 1983-1993; U.S. Senator, 1993-present
Platform: “Get California back on track” by creating jobs and improving the lives of Californians. Would extend Bush-era tax cuts for 98% of earners. Says she has been an aggressive representative for the state and contributed to the Obama administration’s efforts to increase jobs. Lifelong advocate for environmental policies; chairs Senate Environment & Public Works Committee. Strongly backed recently approved healthcare bill. Supports assault-weapons ban.
Campaign website: https://www.barbaraboxer.com
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