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'''John E. Walsh''' (born November 3, 1960) is the junior ] from Montana, serving since February 9, 2014.<ref name="sullivan1">{{cite web|last=Sullivan |first=Sean |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/02/07/montana-governor-appoints-lt-gov-john-walsh-to-senate/?wpisrc=al_politics_p |title=Montana governor appoints Lt. Gov. John Walsh to Senate |publisher=The Washington Post |date= |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Cassata, Donna |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/11/john-walsh-sworn-in_n_4768001.html |title=John Walsh Sworn In As Montana Senator, Replacing Max Baucus |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref> A member of the ], he previously served as a ] ], the ] of the ] with a state commission as a ] from 2008 to 2012, and ] from 2013 to 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dennison |first=Mike |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Critical review blocked Walsh from promotion to Army general |url=http://missoulian.com/news/local/report-prevented-walsh-from-promotion-to-army-general/article_60f69ea0-809a-11e3-a859-0019bb2963f4.html |newspaper=Missoulian |location= |publisher= |accessdate=June 10, 2014}}</ref> '''John E. Walsh''' (born November 3, 1960) is the junior ] from Montana, serving since February 9, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Sullivan |first=Sean |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/02/07/montana-governor-appoints-lt-gov-john-walsh-to-senate/?wpisrc=al_politics_p |title=Montana governor appoints Lt. Gov. John Walsh to Senate |publisher=The Washington Post |date= |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Cassata, Donna |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/11/john-walsh-sworn-in_n_4768001.html |title=John Walsh Sworn In As Montana Senator, Replacing Max Baucus |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref> A member of the ], he previously served as a ] ], the ] of the ] with a state commission as a ] from 2008 to 2012, and ] from 2013 to 2014.<ref>{{cite news |last=Dennison |first=Mike |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Critical review blocked Walsh from promotion to Army general |url=http://missoulian.com/news/local/report-prevented-walsh-from-promotion-to-army-general/article_60f69ea0-809a-11e3-a859-0019bb2963f4.html |newspaper=Missoulian |location= |publisher= |accessdate=June 10, 2014}}</ref>


In October 2013, Walsh announced that he was running for the ] in ] to succeed retiring Democratic incumbent ].<ref>{{dead link|date=July 2014}}</ref> In February 2014, ] ] appointed Walsh to the seat to replace Baucus, who resigned to become ].<ref name="sullivan1"/> In October 2013, Walsh announced that he was running for the ] in ] to succeed retiring Democratic incumbent ].<ref>{{dead link|date=July 2014}}</ref> In February 2014, ] ] appointed Walsh to the seat to replace Baucus, who resigned to become ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Sullivan |first=Sean |url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2014/02/07/montana-governor-appoints-lt-gov-john-walsh-to-senate/?wpisrc=al_politics_p |title=Montana governor appoints Lt. Gov. John Walsh to Senate |publisher=The Washington Post |date= |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref>


==Early life and education== ==Early life and education==
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Walsh is a graduate of the ] Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, and the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montanaguard.com/html/documents/Walsh%20John%20TAG%20MT%20Bio.pdf |title=Brigadier General John E. Walsh |publisher=Montana National Guard |date=2008 |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref> Walsh is a graduate of the ] Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, and the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montanaguard.com/html/documents/Walsh%20John%20TAG%20MT%20Bio.pdf |title=Brigadier General John E. Walsh |publisher=Montana National Guard |date=2008 |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref>


He attended ], received a Bachelor's degree from Regents College, the University of the State of New York (now ]) in 1990 and a Master's degree in strategic studies from the ] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montanademocrats.org/node/390 |title=Steve Bullock & John Walsh |publisher=Montana Democratic Party |date= |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://missoulian.com/john-walsh-biography/article_4fe1d8ec-6999-11e1-965e-001871e3ce6c.html |title=John Walsh biography |publisher=Missoulian |date=2012-03-08 |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref> He attended ], received a Bachelor's degree from Regents College, the University of the State of New York (now ]) in 1990 and a Master's degree in strategic studies from the ] in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.montanademocrats.org/node/390 |title=Steve Bullock & John Walsh |publisher=Montana Democratic Party |date= |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://missoulian.com/john-walsh-biography/article_4fe1d8ec-6999-11e1-965e-001871e3ce6c.html |title=John Walsh biography |publisher=Missoulian |date=2012-03-08 |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref>

⚫ In July 2014, the New York Times and New York Magazine ran articles regarding Sen. Walsh's academic background. In response to allegations of plagiarism, Walsh stated that any use of the work of others was unintentional.<ref>{{cite web|author=CBS/AP July 24, 2014, 9:35 AM |url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/democrats-stand-by-sen-john-walsh-after-plagiarism-accusations/ |title=Democrats stand by Sen. John Walsh after plagiarism accusations |publisher=CBS News |date=2014-01-26 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref> As of late July the matter is under review by the Army War College.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/25/us/politics/plagiarism-raises-ethical-alarm-at-military-school.html </ref>


==Montana Army National Guard== ==Montana Army National Guard==
] ]
⚫ He served in the ] for thirty years. In this capacity he led 1st Battalion, ] in combat in ]. He earned the ] and the ]. He also led operations of over 2,000 Guard members during Montana's 2000 wildfires.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://montana.kiwanisone.org/Files/Districts/3756/Documents/2013%20Speakers.pdf |title= |publisher= |date= |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref>

⚫ He served in the ] for thirty years. In this capacity he led 1st Battalion, ] in combat in ]. He earned the ] and the ]. He also led operations of over 2,000 Guard members during Montana's 2000 wildfires.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://montana.kiwanisone.org/Files/Districts/3756/Documents/2013%20Speakers.pdf|title=document file|accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref>


In 2008 Walsh was appointed ] and received a state promotion to ]. After resigning in 2012 to run for Lieutenant Governor he continued to serve as a traditional Army Guardsman (one weekend drill per month, two weeks of annual training each year), and was appointed by his successor to serve as the Montana Army National Guard commander. Walsh retired from the National Guard in December 2012.<ref>http://governor.mt.gov/ltgovernor/ </ref> In 2008 Walsh was appointed ] and received a state promotion to ]. After resigning in 2012 to run for Lieutenant Governor he continued to serve as a traditional Army Guardsman (one weekend drill per month, two weeks of annual training each year), and was appointed by his successor to serve as the Montana Army National Guard commander. Walsh retired from the National Guard in December 2012.<ref>http://governor.mt.gov/ltgovernor/ </ref>


In December 2013 the Montana Television Network reported that a 2010 Army Inspector General report concluded that Walsh had used the Adjutant General's post for "private gain." According to the report, Walsh used his position to "pressure" subordinates into joining the ] in an effort bolster Montana's membership numbers as a way to enhance Walsh's credentials during his candidacy for Vice President of NGAUS.<ref>{{cite web|author=Talwani, Sanjay|url=http://www.krtv.com/news/army-report-cites-walsh-for-improper-private-gain-during-mt-national-guard-service/|title=Army report cites Walsh for improper private gain during MT National Guard service|publisher=KRTV|date=2013-12-28|accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flatheadmemo.com/archives_2013/oct_dec_2013/_documents_oct_dec_2013/ig_report.pdf|title=PDF file|accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref> In December 2013 the Montana Television Network reported that a 2010 Army Inspector General report concluded that Walsh had used the Adjutant General's post for "private gain." According to the report, Walsh used his position to "pressure" subordinates into joining the ] in an effort bolster Montana's membership numbers as a way to enhance Walsh's credentials during his candidacy for Vice President of NGAUS.<ref>{{cite web|author=Talwani, Sanjay |url=http://www.krtv.com/news/army-report-cites-walsh-for-improper-private-gain-during-mt-national-guard-service/ |title=Army report cites Walsh for improper private gain during MT National Guard service |publisher=KRTV |date=2013-12-28 |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.flatheadmemo.com/archives_2013/oct_dec_2013/_documents_oct_dec_2013/ig_report.pdf |title= |publisher= |date= |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref>


In response, Walsh stated that he disagreed with the IG, pointing out that he was not disciplined. Walsh went on to say that the IG report stemmed from a disagreement in interpreting the rules which govern when and how ] employees can take part in activities such as running for a NGAUS leadership position.<ref>{{cite web|author=Johnson, Charles S. |url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/walsh-disputes-army-report-he-used-national-guard-general-s/article_e7962b8c-259a-58f7-ad85-e81d38c698cf.html |title=Walsh disputes Army report he used National Guard general’s post for private gain |publisher=Billings Gazette |date=2013-12-28 |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref> In response, Walsh stated that he disagreed with the IG, pointing out that he was not disciplined. Walsh went on to say that the IG report stemmed from a disagreement in interpreting the rules which govern when and how ] employees can take part in activities such as running for a NGAUS leadership position.<ref>{{cite web|author=Johnson, Charles S. |url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/walsh-disputes-army-report-he-used-national-guard-general-s/article_e7962b8c-259a-58f7-ad85-e81d38c698cf.html |title=Walsh disputes Army report he used National Guard general’s post for private gain |publisher=Billings Gazette |date=2013-12-28 |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref>
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==U.S. Senate== ==U.S. Senate==
===Appointment=== ===Appointment===
In December 2013, President ] nominated retiring ] ] to be the next ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/obama-announces-intent-to-nominate-sen-baucus-as-ambassador-to-china |title=Obama Announces Nomination Of Max Baucus As China Ambassador |publisher=Talking Points Memo |date=2013-12-20 |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref> On February 6, 2014, Baucus was confirmed and resigned his Senate seat. On February 9, Governor ] then appointed Walsh to serve the remainder of Baucus's Senate term, and Walsh resigned as Lieutenant Governor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/lt-gov-john-walsh-chosen-baucus-senate-seat-22411912 |title=Politics News and U.S. Elections Coverage - ABC News |publisher=Abcnews.go.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref> He was sworn in on February 11, taking the oath from ] ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Bruno |first=James |url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/john-walsh-montana-senate-103256.html?hp=l1 |title=John Walsh appointed to Montana Senate seat - Jose DelReal |publisher=Politico.Com |date=2014-02-09 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://onpolitics.usatoday.com/2014/02/11/john-walsh-sworn-in-as-montanas-junior-senator/ |title=John Walsh sworn in as Montana’s junior senator &#124; OnPolitics |publisher=Onpolitics.usatoday.com |date=2014-07-22 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref> In December 2013, President ] nominated retiring ] ] to be the next ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/obama-announces-intent-to-nominate-sen-baucus-as-ambassador-to-china |title=Obama Announces Nomination Of Max Baucus As China Ambassador |publisher=Talking Points Memo |date=2013-12-20 |accessdate=2014-07-25}}</ref> On February 6, 2014, Baucus was confirmed and resigned his Senate seat. On February 9, Governor ] then appointed Walsh to serve the remainder of Baucus's Senate term, and Walsh resigned as Lieutenant Governor.<ref>http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/lt-gov-john-walsh-chosen-baucus-senate-seat-22411912 </ref> He was sworn in on February 11, taking the oath from ] ].<ref>http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/john-walsh-montana-senate-103256.html?hp=l1 </ref><ref>http://onpolitics.usatoday.com/2014/02/11/john-walsh-sworn-in-as-montanas-junior-senator/ </ref>




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| date = 2014-05-16 | date = 2014-05-16
| url = http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/05/16/walsh-fights-protect-and-maintain-tribal-languages-154900 | url = http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/05/16/walsh-fights-protect-and-maintain-tribal-languages-154900
}}</ref> Along with six other Democrats in the Senate, Walsh co-sponsored the Small Business Tax Credits Accessibility Act, which was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/853722/sens-franken-begich-hirono-shaheen-landrieu-warner-walsh-co-sponsor-legislation-to-expand-tax-credits-to-small-businesses#.U5GwH_mwI7s|title=Sens. Franken, Begich, Hirono, Shaheen, Landrieu, Warner, Walsh Co-Sponsor Legislation to Expand Tax Credits to Small Businesses|work=votesmart.org|date=February 28, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4128|title=Summary: H.R.4128 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)|work=congress.gov|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> He and Daines both supported the ], which proposed to "protect both sides of the ] drainage from energy and mineral development."<ref>{{cite web|last=Scott|first=Tristan|url=http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/north_fork_watershed_protection_act_passes_u.s._house/38154|title=North Fork Watershed Protection Act Passes U.S. House|work=Flathead Beacon|date=March 4, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> The bill passed in the House, but Senate Republicans prevented it from being voted on, killing it in the Senate.<ref>{{cite web|last=Walsh|first=John|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/861626/walsh-disappointed-that-senate-fails-to-pass-landmark-conservation-bill-to-protect-north-fork#.U5GybfmwI7s|title=Walsh Disappointed that Senate Fails to Pass Landmark Conservation Bill to Protect North Fork|work=votesmart.org|date=April 3, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> He has asked Congress to support the ] and proposed to leave infrastructure decisions to the State Department, instead of the President.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lutey|first=Tom|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/walsh-pass-keystone-remove-obama-from-cross-border-infrastructure-decisions/article_91abdd69-08c2-5daa-8268-4103a15dc667.html|title=Walsh: pass Keystone, remove Obama from cross-border infrastructure decisions|work=Billings Gazette|date=May 8, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> He has supported extending the tax credit for wind energy and passing the Medicare Protection Act.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/859242/letter-to-ron-wyden-chairman-committee-on-finance-and-orrin-hatch-ranking-member-committee-on-finance-include-extensions-of-investment-tax-credit-and-production-tax-credit-for-wind-energy-in-upcoming-tax-extenders-package#.U5G3y_mwI7s|title=Letter to Ron Wyden, Chairman Committee on Finance and Orrin Hatch, Ranking Member Committee on Finance - Include Extensions of Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit for Wind Energy in Upcoming Tax-Extenders Package|work=votesmart.org|date=March 21, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Walsh|first=John|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/863428/walsh-sponsors-medicare-protection-act-to-secure-health-services-for-montanans#.U5G5RPmwI7s|title=Walsh Sponsors Medicare Protection Act to Secure Health Services for Montanans|work=votesmart.org|date=April 7, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> Along with many Democrats and one Independent, he supported the Paycheck Fairness Act.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/17767/47428/111027/john-walsh-co-sponsored-s-2199-paycheck-fairness-act#47428|title=S 2199 - Paycheck Fairness Act - Key Vote|work=votesmart.org|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> }}</ref> Along with six other Democrats in the Senate, Walsh co-sponsored the Small Business Tax Credits Accessibility Act, which was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 28.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/853722/sens-franken-begich-hirono-shaheen-landrieu-warner-walsh-co-sponsor-legislation-to-expand-tax-credits-to-small-businesses#.U5GwH_mwI7s|title=Sens. Franken, Begich, Hirono, Shaheen, Landrieu, Warner, Walsh Co-Sponsor Legislation to Expand Tax Credits to Small Businesses|work=votesmart.org|date=February 28, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4128|title=Summary: H.R.4128 — 113th Congress (2013-2014)|work=congress.gov|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> He and Daines both supported the ], which proposed to "protect both sides of the ] drainage from energy and mineral development."<ref>{{cite web|last=Scott|first=Tristan|url=http://www.flatheadbeacon.com/articles/article/north_fork_watershed_protection_act_passes_u.s._house/38154|title=North Fork Watershed Protection Act Passes U.S. House|work=Flathead Beacon|date=March 4, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> The bill passed in the House, but Senate Republicans prevented it from being voted on, killing it in the Senate.<ref>{{cite web|last=Walsh|first=John|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/861626/walsh-disappointed-that-senate-fails-to-pass-landmark-conservation-bill-to-protect-north-fork#.U5GybfmwI7s|title=Walsh Disappointed that Senate Fails to Pass Landmark Conservation Bill to Protect North Fork|work=votesmart.org|date=April 3, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> He has asked Congress to support the ] and proposed to leave infrastructure decisions to the State Department, instead of the President.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lutey|first=Tom|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/walsh-pass-keystone-remove-obama-from-cross-border-infrastructure-decisions/article_91abdd69-08c2-5daa-8268-4103a15dc667.html|title=Walsh: pass Keystone, remove Obama from cross-border infrastructure decisions|work=Billings Gazette|date=May 8, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> He has supported funding the ], extending tax credit for wind energy, and passing the Medicare Protection Act.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.collins.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/80559c36-e6e6-49e2-bf92-b461039bdf1a/LIHEAP%20FY15_Reed%20Collins.pdf|title=Letter|work=collins.senate.gov|date=MApril 4, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/859242/letter-to-ron-wyden-chairman-committee-on-finance-and-orrin-hatch-ranking-member-committee-on-finance-include-extensions-of-investment-tax-credit-and-production-tax-credit-for-wind-energy-in-upcoming-tax-extenders-package#.U5G3y_mwI7s|title=Letter to Ron Wyden, Chairman Committee on Finance and Orrin Hatch, Ranking Member Committee on Finance - Include Extensions of Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit for Wind Energy in Upcoming Tax-Extenders Package|work=votesmart.org|date=March 21, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Walsh|first=John|url=http://votesmart.org/public-statement/863428/walsh-sponsors-medicare-protection-act-to-secure-health-services-for-montanans#.U5G5RPmwI7s|title=Walsh Sponsors Medicare Protection Act to Secure Health Services for Montanans|work=votesmart.org|date=April 7, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref> Along with many Democrats and one Independent, he supported the Paycheck Fairness Act.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://votesmart.org/bill/17767/47428/111027/john-walsh-co-sponsored-s-2199-paycheck-fairness-act#47428|title=S 2199 - Paycheck Fairness Act - Key Vote|work=votesmart.org|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref>


On June 18, 2014, in a speech before the Senate, he urged "'extreme caution' in the U.S. response to violence in Iraq." He also spoke briefly about his experiences in Iraq as an infantry officer, and urged other Congressmen to consider the ongoing impacts of war in their decision.<ref>{{cite web On June 18, 2014, in a speech before the Senate, he urged "'extreme caution' in the U.S. response to violence in Iraq." He also spoke briefly about his experiences in Iraq as an infantry officer, and urged other Congressmen to consider the ongoing impacts of war in their decision.<ref>{{cite web
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}}</ref> }}</ref>

On July 8, 2014, Walsh introduced the ], a bill that would amend the ] to grant business taxpayers a tax credit for up to 20% of ] expenses incurred for eliminating a business located outside the United States and relocating it within the United States, and deny a tax deduction for ] expenses incurred in relocating a U.S. business outside the United States.<ref name=PoliticoBorrowedTime>{{cite news|last1=Everett|first1=Burgess|title=Borrowed time: Tale of a Walsh bill|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/07/john-walsh-bring-jobs-home-act-bill-109307.html|accessdate=25 July 2014|publisher=Politico|date=23 July 2014}}</ref><ref name=2569sum>{{cite web|title=S. 2569 - Summary|url=https://beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-bill/2569|publisher=United States Congress|accessdate=25 July 2014}}</ref>


==2014 election== ==2014 election==
{{Main|United States Senate election in Montana, 2014}} {{Main|United States Senate election in Montana, 2014}}
On October 3, 2013, Walsh announced his intention to run for the seat of retiring ] ]. On February 9, 2014, Walsh was appointed to replace Baucus in the Senate after Baucus stepped down early, making Walsh the incumbent in the race.<ref name=BG>{{cite news|last=Johnson|first=Charles|title=Bullock taps Walsh for Senate seat|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/lt-gov-john-walsh-chosen-for-baucus-senate-seat/article_26a0cb47-ff95-5ab0-a900-30ccf38efdf6.html|accessdate=10 February 2014|newspaper=Billings Gazette|date=7 February 2014}}</ref> Rancher ] and former Montana Lieutenant Governor ] also ran for the Democratic nomination.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://missoulian.com/news/local/democratic-u-s-senate-candidate-bohlinger-runs-bold-shoestring-campaign/article_bf67143a-cf3a-11e3-b7f9-0019bb2963f4.html |title=Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Bohlinger runs 'bold' shoestring campaign |publisher=Missoulian.com |date=2014-04-28 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://missoulian.com/news/local/u-s-senate-candidate-adams-touts-environment-business-background/article_6412fe5a-ce7c-11e3-8f0d-0019bb2963f4.html |title=Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Adams touts environment, business background |publisher=Missoulian.com |date=2014-04-27 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kxlh.com/news/bohlinger-announces-candidacy-for-u-s-senate/ |title=Bohlinger announces candidacy for U.S. Senate |publisher=KXLH.com |date=2013-11-05 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref><ref name=PolApp /> Walsh has been endorsed by Governor Bullock, Senator ], and former Senator ], an arrangement which was criticized by his opponent as being "politically motivated," designed to give Walsh an advantage in the election by making him an incumbent, which would aid fundraising efforts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/daines-campaign-ad-attacks-walsh-appointment-to-u-s-senate/article_8cabab18-afbf-11e3-859c-001a4bcf887a.html/ |title=Daines campaign ad attacks Walsh appointment to U.S. Senate a 'buy-off' |publisher=Missoulian.com |date=2014-03-19 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref> Walsh defeated Adams and Bohlinger in the June 3, 2014 primary election.<ref>{{cite web|author=AP/The Huffington Post |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/03/john-walsh-primary_n_5434685.html |title=John Walsh Wins Primary In Montana Senate Race |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date= |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref> Republican Congressman ] defeated two other candidates in the Republican primary and is Walsh's opponent in the general election.<ref name=PolApp>{{cite news|last=Delreal|first=Jose|title=John Walsh appointed to Montana Senate seat|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/john-walsh-montana-senate-103256.html|accessdate=10 February 2014|newspaper=Politico|date=7 February 2014}}</ref> Walsh has been endorsed by the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/elections-politics/newsroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-local-and-national-political-advocacy-groups-endorse-montana-lt-gov-john-walsh-senate/|title=PLANNED PARENTHOOD LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLITICAL ADVOCACY GROUPS ENDORSE MONTANA LT. GOV. JOHN WALSH FOR SENATE|work=Planned Parenthood|date=January 14, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Charles S.|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/planned-parenthood-head-montana-race-critical-for-democratic-senate-control/article_81122a9d-7a7a-53e4-a158-3aad0c593722.html|title=Planned Parenthood head: Montana race critical for Democratic Senate control|work=Billings Gazette|date=March 8, 2014|accessdate=June 8, 2014}}</ref> On October 3, 2013, Walsh announced his intention to run for the seat of retiring ] ]. On February 9, 2014, Walsh was appointed to replace Baucus in the Senate after Baucus stepped down early, making Walsh the incumbent in the race.<ref name=BG>{{cite news|last=Johnson|first=Charles|title=Bullock taps Walsh for Senate seat|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/lt-gov-john-walsh-chosen-for-baucus-senate-seat/article_26a0cb47-ff95-5ab0-a900-30ccf38efdf6.html|accessdate=10 February 2014|newspaper=Billings Gazette|date=7 February 2014}}</ref> Rancher ] and former Montana Lieutenant Governor ] also ran for the Democratic nomination.<ref>http://missoulian.com/news/local/democratic-u-s-senate-candidate-bohlinger-runs-bold-shoestring-campaign/article_bf67143a-cf3a-11e3-b7f9-0019bb2963f4.html </ref><ref>http://missoulian.com/news/local/u-s-senate-candidate-adams-touts-environment-business-background/article_6412fe5a-ce7c-11e3-8f0d-0019bb2963f4.html </ref><ref>http://www.kxlh.com/news/bohlinger-announces-candidacy-for-u-s-senate/ </ref><ref name=PolApp /> Walsh has been endorsed by Governor Bullock, Senator ], and former Senator ], an arrangement which was criticized by his opponent as being "politically motivated," designed to give Walsh an advantage in the election by making him an incumbent, which would aid fundraising efforts.<ref>http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/daines-campaign-ad-attacks-walsh-appointment-to-u-s-senate/article_8cabab18-afbf-11e3-859c-001a4bcf887a.html/ </ref> Walsh defeated Adams and Bohlinger in the June 3, 2014 primary election.<ref>http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/03/john-walsh-primary_n_5434685.html </ref> Republican Congressman ] defeated two other candidates in the Republican primary and is Walsh's opponent in the general election.<ref name=PolApp>{{cite news|last=Delreal|first=Jose|title=John Walsh appointed to Montana Senate seat|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/02/john-walsh-montana-senate-103256.html|accessdate=10 February 2014|newspaper=Politico|date=7 February 2014}}</ref> Walsh has been endorsed by the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/elections-politics/newsroom/press-releases/planned-parenthood-local-and-national-political-advocacy-groups-endorse-montana-lt-gov-john-walsh-senate/|title=PLANNED PARENTHOOD LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLITICAL ADVOCACY GROUPS ENDORSE MONTANA LT. GOV. JOHN WALSH FOR SENATE|work=Planned Parenthood|date=January 14, 2014|accessdate=June 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Charles S.|url=http://billingsgazette.com/news/government-and-politics/planned-parenthood-head-montana-race-critical-for-democratic-senate-control/article_81122a9d-7a7a-53e4-a158-3aad0c593722.html|title=Planned Parenthood head: Montana race critical for Democratic Senate control|work=Billings Gazette|date=March 8, 2014|accessdate=June 8, 2014}}</ref>

⚫ In July 2014, press accounts indicated that Walsh appeared to have plagiarized parts of his Master's thesis.<ref> http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/24/us/politics/montana-senator-john-walsh-plagiarized-thesis.html </ref> In response, Walsh stated that any use of the work of others was unintentional.<ref>http://www.cbsnews.com/news/democrats-stand-by-sen-john-walsh-after-plagiarism-accusations/</ref> As of late July the matter is under review by the Army War College.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/25/us/politics/plagiarism-raises-ethical-alarm-at-military-school.html </ref>


==Personal== ==Personal==
Walsh met his wife, Janet, in college. The couple has two grown sons. Michael is a member of the Army National Guard and Taylor is pursuing an acting career.<ref>http://www.montanaguard.com/publicaffairs/documents/BigSky_Fall08_web.pdf</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=By CHARLES S. JOHNSON Missoulian State Bureau |url=http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/democrat-bullock-taps-former-montana-adjutant-general-for-lieutenant-governor/article_f2655054-6998-11e1-8e46-001871e3ce6c.html |title=Democrat Bullock taps former Montana adjutant general for lieutenant governor |publisher=Missoulian.com |date=2012-03-08 |accessdate=2014-07-26}}</ref> Walsh met his wife, Janet, in college. The couple has two grown sons. Michael is a member of the Army National Guard and Taylor is pursuing an acting career.<ref>http://www.montanaguard.com/publicaffairs/documents/BigSky_Fall08_web.pdf </ref><ref>http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/democrat-bullock-taps-former-montana-adjutant-general-for-lieutenant-governor/article_f2655054-6998-11e1-8e46-001871e3ce6c.html </ref>


==References== ==References==

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John Walsh
United States Senator
from Montana
Incumbent
Assumed office
February 9, 2014Serving with Jon Tester
Appointed bySteve Bullock
Preceded byMax Baucus
30th Lieutenant Governor of Montana
In office
January 7, 2013 – February 9, 2014
GovernorSteve Bullock
Preceded byJohn Bohlinger
Succeeded byAngela McLean
Adjutant General of Montana
In office
September 1, 2008 – March 2012
GovernorBrian Schweitzer
Preceded byRandall Mosley
Succeeded byJoel Cusker (Acting)
Personal details
Born (1960-11-03) November 3, 1960 (age 64)
Butte, Montana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJanet Walsh
Children2
Alma materCarroll College
Excelsior College
United States Army Command
and General Staff College
United States Army War College
Awards Bronze Star Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
WebsiteCongressional website
Campaign website
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1979–2012
Rank Brigadier General (Montana)
Colonel (U.S. Army)
Unit Montana National Guard
Battles/warsIraq War

John E. Walsh (born November 3, 1960) is the junior United States Senator from Montana, serving since February 9, 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a United States Army colonel, the adjutant general of the Montana National Guard with a state commission as a brigadier general from 2008 to 2012, and Lieutenant Governor of Montana from 2013 to 2014.

In October 2013, Walsh announced that he was running for the U.S. Senate in 2014 to succeed retiring Democratic incumbent Max Baucus. In February 2014, Governor Steve Bullock appointed Walsh to the seat to replace Baucus, who resigned to become United States Ambassador to China.

Early life and education

Walsh was born on November 3, 1960 in Butte, Montana, and graduated from Butte High School in 1979. He enlisted in the Montana Army National Guard after graduating from high school in 1979, and received his commission as an officer in 1987.

Walsh is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, and the United States Army Command and General Staff College.

He attended Carroll College, received a Bachelor's degree from Regents College, the University of the State of New York (now Excelsior College) in 1990 and a Master's degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College in 2007.

Montana Army National Guard

Walsh as Adjutant General of the Montana National Guard.

He served in the Montana Army National Guard for thirty years. In this capacity he led 1st Battalion, 163rd Infantry Regiment in combat in Iraq. He earned the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He also led operations of over 2,000 Guard members during Montana's 2000 wildfires.

In 2008 Walsh was appointed Adjutant General and received a state promotion to brigadier general. After resigning in 2012 to run for Lieutenant Governor he continued to serve as a traditional Army Guardsman (one weekend drill per month, two weeks of annual training each year), and was appointed by his successor to serve as the Montana Army National Guard commander. Walsh retired from the National Guard in December 2012.

In December 2013 the Montana Television Network reported that a 2010 Army Inspector General report concluded that Walsh had used the Adjutant General's post for "private gain." According to the report, Walsh used his position to "pressure" subordinates into joining the National Guard Association of the United States in an effort bolster Montana's membership numbers as a way to enhance Walsh's credentials during his candidacy for Vice President of NGAUS.

In response, Walsh stated that he disagreed with the IG, pointing out that he was not disciplined. Walsh went on to say that the IG report stemmed from a disagreement in interpreting the rules which govern when and how Department of Defense employees can take part in activities such as running for a NGAUS leadership position.

Walsh further pointed out that the NGAUS position is an uncompensated one which required him to travel to meetings at his own expense. In Walsh's defense, former Governor Brian Schweitzer said that when he received the report in 2010, he considered it "much ado about nothing."

In January 2014, Walsh confirmed that the 2010 Army Inspector General's report on his National Guard Association of the United States activities prevented him from receiving federal recognition as a general officer during his tenure as Adjutant General. (Adjutants General are normally federally recognized as major generals in the reserve component of the Army or Air Force, provided they meet all eligibility criteria.) News accounts on the IG report also indicated that Walsh received a formal letter from General Peter W. Chiarelli, then the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, in which Chiarelli reminded Walsh of his obligation to remain impartial in his dealings with non-federal entities, such as NGAUS. Contemporary news accounts also indicated that then-Governor Schweitzer wrote to Chiarelli to state his confidence in Walsh's integrity and abilities, and to urge his promotion to the federally recognized general officer ranks.

Lieutenant Governor of Montana

In March 2012, Attorney General and presumptive Democratic gubernatorial nominee Steve Bullock selected Walsh to be his running mate. The pair won the Democratic primary with 87% of the vote. In the general election, Bullock and Walsh defeated their Republican opponents, former Congressman Rick Hill and his running mate, State Senator Jon Sonju, by 49% to 47%. They assumed office in January 2013 upon the expiration of the term of Governor Schweitzer and Lieutenant Governor John Bohlinger.

U.S. Senate

Appointment

In December 2013, President Barack Obama nominated retiring United States Senator Max Baucus to be the next United States Ambassador to China. On February 6, 2014, Baucus was confirmed and resigned his Senate seat. On February 9, Governor Steve Bullock then appointed Walsh to serve the remainder of Baucus's Senate term, and Walsh resigned as Lieutenant Governor. He was sworn in on February 11, taking the oath from Vice President Joe Biden.


Committee assignments

Legislative work

Walsh has supported passage of the Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act and reauthorization of the Native American Languages Act of 1990. He said of his decision, "Preserving Native languages is essential to improving education for tribal nations.” Along with six other Democrats in the Senate, Walsh co-sponsored the Small Business Tax Credits Accessibility Act, which was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 28. He and Daines both supported the North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2013 (H.R. 2259; 113th Congress), which proposed to "protect both sides of the Flathead River drainage from energy and mineral development." The bill passed in the House, but Senate Republicans prevented it from being voted on, killing it in the Senate. He has asked Congress to support the Keystone Pipeline and proposed to leave infrastructure decisions to the State Department, instead of the President. He has supported funding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, extending tax credit for wind energy, and passing the Medicare Protection Act. Along with many Democrats and one Independent, he supported the Paycheck Fairness Act.

On June 18, 2014, in a speech before the Senate, he urged "'extreme caution' in the U.S. response to violence in Iraq." He also spoke briefly about his experiences in Iraq as an infantry officer, and urged other Congressmen to consider the ongoing impacts of war in their decision.

2014 election

Main article: United States Senate election in Montana, 2014

On October 3, 2013, Walsh announced his intention to run for the seat of retiring Senator Max Baucus. On February 9, 2014, Walsh was appointed to replace Baucus in the Senate after Baucus stepped down early, making Walsh the incumbent in the race. Rancher Dirk Adams and former Montana Lieutenant Governor John Bohlinger also ran for the Democratic nomination. Walsh has been endorsed by Governor Bullock, Senator Jon Tester, and former Senator Max Baucus, an arrangement which was criticized by his opponent as being "politically motivated," designed to give Walsh an advantage in the election by making him an incumbent, which would aid fundraising efforts. Walsh defeated Adams and Bohlinger in the June 3, 2014 primary election. Republican Congressman Steve Daines defeated two other candidates in the Republican primary and is Walsh's opponent in the general election. Walsh has been endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.

In July 2014, press accounts indicated that Walsh appeared to have plagiarized parts of his Master's thesis. In response, Walsh stated that any use of the work of others was unintentional. As of late July the matter is under review by the Army War College.

Personal

Walsh met his wife, Janet, in college. The couple has two grown sons. Michael is a member of the Army National Guard and Taylor is pursuing an acting career.

References

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