vcczar Posted October 7 Share Posted October 7 Sen. John Danforth (MO-R) was considered for the VP by both Bush presidents. He was a Reagan ally, but he didn't really stick out until Reagan's final year. He was considered a moderate by 1990s-2000s standards, although considered a conservative by the standards of the 1980s. His actions: Danforth, John 1988 Amends Civil Rights Restoration Act Danforth, John 1988 Considered for VP by Bush Danforth, John 1990? Considered for SC vacancy by Bush Danforth, John 1991 Introduces Civil Rights Bill of 1991, similar to Kennedy's from 1990 Danforth, John 1991 Strongly supports and defends Clarence Thomas during confirmation Danforth, John 1994 Speaks out against the death penalty Danforth, John 2000 Considered for VP by Bush, on Cheney's recommendation Danforth, John 2004 Appt Amb to UN by Bush Danforth, John 2004 Considered for Sec of State after Powell resignation Danforth, John 2004 Presides over Fmr Pres Reagan's funeral in DC Danforth, John 2005 Writes essay lamenting moderate Christians losing control of GOP to conservative Christians Danforth, John 2015 Comes out in favor of legalizing gay marriage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcczar Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 Favorable. He seems like a mostly well-intentioned politician. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pringles Posted October 8 Share Posted October 8 This guy along with Kit Bond were considered standard bearer conservatives in the 2000s. Just like Reagan, today these guys would be lamented as RINOs by the MAGA wing of the GOP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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