Suzanne Patrick

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Patrick ran for Congress in Virginia's 2nd congressional district, challenging incumbent Republican Congressman Scott Rigell. Patrick criticized Rigell for voting for defense cuts as part of the sequester. [3] The Hill reported that she planned to frame herself as a "centrist Democrat." [2]

Patrick was added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s ‘Red to Blue’ program, which provides additional financial support to candidates. [6] The Rothenberg Political Report ratings show the race leaning Republican. [7]

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's own campaign committee donated to Patrick’s campaign. [8] Patrick has been endorsed by EMILY's List, a political action committee that supports pro-choice candidates. [9]

Political positions

Patrick opposes repeal of the Affordable Care Act. [10]

Personal life

Patrick has owned a home in Virginia Beach, Virginia since 1991. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Bartel, Bill (August 27, 2013). "Retired reservist Patrick will run against Rigell". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Jaffe, Alexandra (August 27, 2013). "Former George W. Bush official launches challenge to Rep. Rigell". The Hill. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Ex-naval officer Suzanne Patrick running for Congress in Va". UPI. August 27, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
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  6. Sullivan, Sean (March 3, 2014). "Women make up majority of DCCC's 'Red to Blue' candidates". Washington Post. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
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  8. Cooper, Kent (October 15, 2013). "Pelosi Puts Her Money on a Dozen Candidates". Roll Call. Retrieved September 13, 2014.
  9. Joseph, Cameron (September 24, 2013). "EMILY's List helping Rigell's opponent". The Hill. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
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Suzanne Patrick
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Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy
In office
July 2001 July 2005