Ric Keller

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In 2006, Keller won the Republican primary with 72% of the vote, defeating businesswoman Elizabeth Doran. In the general election, Keller defeated Democrat Charlie Stuart, 53% to 46%.

2008

In 2008, Keller won the Republican primary defeating attorney Todd Long 53% to 47%, but lost the general election 48% to 52% to Democrat Alan Grayson when the GOP presidential nominee John McCain lost the district 47% to 52% to Democrat Barack Obama.

Political positions

Food liability

In 2003, Keller introduced the Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act. [2] The act "dismisses pending civil actions by any person against a manufacturer or seller of food or a trade association for any injury resulting from a person's consumption of food and weight gain, obesity, or any associated health condition". [2] Keller received over $300,000 from the Food & Beverage Industry throughout his career. [3]

References

  1. ↑ Rachel Kapochunas, "Keller’s Early ‘08 Opponent Focusing on Broken Term Limit Pledge", New York Times, December 5, 2006
  2. 1 2 "H.R.339 - 108th Congress (2003-2004): Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act". www.congress.gov. 2004-03-26.
  3. ↑ "Ric Keller". OpenSecrets .
Ric Keller
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Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Florida's 8th district
In office
January 3, 2001 –January 3, 2009
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the  U.S. House of Representatives
from Florida's 8th congressional district
2001–2009		Succeeded by
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded byas Former US Representative Order of precedence of the United States
as Former US Representative		Succeeded byas Former US Representative
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