Paul G. Kirk
Paul Grattan Kirk, Jr. (born January 18, 1938) is an American lawyer and politician. He served as a United States Senator from Massachusetts from 2009 to 2010, having been appointed to fill the seat created by the death of Ted Kennedy.
Paul Kirk | |
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| United States Senator from Massachusetts | |
| In office September 24, 2009 – February 4, 2010 | |
| Appointed by | Deval Patrick |
| Preceded by | Ted Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Scott Brown |
| Chairman of the Democratic National Committee | |
| In office February 2, 1985 – February 10, 1989 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Manatt |
| Succeeded by | Ron Brown |
| Treasurer of the Democratic National Committee | |
| In office 1983 – February 2, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Curry |
| Succeeded by | Sharon Pratt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Grattan Kirk, Jr. January 18, 1938 Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Gail Loudermilk |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
From 1985 to 1989, he served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). On January 14, 2016, Kirk announced his endorsement in Hanover, New Hampshire in support of the presidential campaign for Bernie Sanders.[1]
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