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{{Short description|American politician (born 1960)}}
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{{Infobox Congressman
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|name = Scott Rigell
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|district = {{ushr|VA|2|2nd}}
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|term_start = January 3, 2011
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| term_end = January 3, 2017
|successor = ] (elect)
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|birth_name = Edward Scott Rigell
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|children = 4
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|branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps}} | branch = {{flag|United States Marine Corps}}
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'''Edward Scott Rigell'''<ref>{{cite web |work=Legistorm.com |format=fee |title=Representative Edward Scott Rigell (Scott) (R-Virginia, 2nd) – Biography from LegiStorm |accessdate=2013-02-04 |url=http://www.legistorm.com/memberbio/2803/Rep_Scott_Rigell_VA.html}}{{subscription required}}</ref> (born May 28, 1960) is an ] businessman, car dealer and politician who has been the ] for {{ushr|VA|2}} since 2011. Rigell declined to run for re-election in 2016, with his current term ending in January 2017.<ref name="wtkr.com">{{cite web|url=http://wtkr.com/2016/01/14/2nd-district-congressman-scott-rigell-will-not-run-for-reelection/|title=Congressman Scott Rigell will not run for reelection|work=WTKR.com}}</ref> '''Edward Scott Rigell'''<ref>{{cite web |work=Legistorm.com |format=fee |title=Representative Edward Scott Rigell (Scott) (R-Virginia, 2nd) – Biography from LegiStorm|access-date=February 4, 2013|url=http://www.legistorm.com/memberbio/2803/Rep_Scott_Rigell_VA.html}}{{subscription required}}</ref> (born May 28, 1960) is an American businessman and politician who served as the ] for {{ushr|VA|2}} from 2011 to 2017. He declined to run for re-election in 2016, and he left office in January 2017.<ref name="wtkr.com">{{cite web|url=http://wtkr.com/2016/01/14/2nd-district-congressman-scott-rigell-will-not-run-for-reelection|title=Congressman Scott Rigell will not run for reelection|work=WTKR.com|date=January 14, 2016}}</ref>


A ], Rigelll resigned from the ] Republican Party in August 2016, withdrawing his support of then ], ]<ref name="WP08082016"/> &mdash; endorsing Libertarian nominee ] for president.<ref>{{cite news |last=Burns |first=Alexander |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/07/us/politics/gary-johnson-libertarian-scott-rigell.html?_r=0 |title=Congressman Backs Libertarian Presidential Candidate in Campaign First |work=New York Times |date=August 6, 2016 |accessdate=August 6, 2016}}</ref> A ], Rigell broke with the party establishment in August 2016, withdrawing his support for ], the ], endorsing Libertarian nominee ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Burns|first=Alexander|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/07/us/politics/gary-johnson-libertarian-scott-rigell.html?_r=0|title=Congressman Backs Libertarian Presidential Candidate in Campaign First|work=]|date=August 6, 2016|access-date=August 6, 2016}}</ref><ref name="WP08082016" /> Rigell has been characterized as a "]" Republican.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Libertarian Gary Johnson Scores First Congressional Endorsement|url=https://www.rollcall.com/2016/08/06/libertarian-gary-johnson-scores-first-congressional-endorsement/|website=Roll Call|date=August 6, 2016|language=en|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=GOP rep: 'I will not support Trump'|url=https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/271254-congressman-rigell-rejects-donald-trump/|last=Savransky|first=Rebecca|date=March 1, 2016|website=]|language=en|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=A list of Republicans opposing Donald Trump (and some who are voting for Clinton)|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/meet-republicans-speaking-out-against-trump-n530696|date=November 6, 2016|website=]|language=en|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Which Republicans Oppose Donald Trump? A Cheat Sheet|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/11/where-republicans-stand-on-donald-trump-a-cheat-sheet/481449/|last=Graham|first=David A.|date=November 6, 2016|website=]|language=en-US|access-date=May 29, 2020}}</ref>


==Early life and education==
==Background==
Rigell was raised in ].<ref name=CQ>{{cite news |title=112th Congress: Scott Rigell, R-Va. (2nd District) |first=Rachel |last=Blade |newspaper=] |date=November 3, 2010 |url=http://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20101103/pl_cq_politics/politics000003758173 |accessdate=November 7, 2010}}</ref> He served for six years in the ] from 1978–1984, attaining the rank of Sergeant. His father served in the Marines in ], landing on ], and his son is a Marine. He holds an ] from ], a ] from ], and a ] from ].<ref>http://rigell.house.gov/about-me/full-biography</ref> Rigell was raised in ].<ref name=CQ>{{cite news |title=112th Congress: Scott Rigell, R-Va. (2nd District) |first=Rachel |last=Blade |newspaper=] |date=November 3, 2010 |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/cq/20101103/pl_cq_politics/politics000003758173 |access-date=November 7, 2010}}</ref> He served for six years in the ] from 1978 to 1984, attaining the rank of Sergeant. His father served in the Marines in ], landing on ], and his son is a Marine. He holds an ] from ], a ] from ], and a ] from ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://rigell.house.gov/about-me/full-biography|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110116052555/http://rigell.house.gov/about-me/full-biography|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 16, 2011|title=Full Biography {{!}} Congressman Scott Rigell|date=January 16, 2011|access-date=December 18, 2018}}</ref>


== Career ==
He and his wife Teri live in ] and have four children.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=R000589|title=RIGELL, E. Scott - Biographical Information|publisher=}}</ref>
Prior to his election to Congress, Rigell and his former wife Teri established, and continue to own, two new car dealerships under the name Freedom Automotive, one in Norfolk and the other in Chesapeake/Virginia Beach.


== U.S. House of Representatives ==
Prior to his election to Congress, Rigell and his wife Teri established, and continue to own, two new car dealerships under the name Freedom Automotive, one in Norfolk and the other in Chesapeake/Virginia Beach.<ref>http://www.gop.gov/republicans/scottrigell/bio</ref>

On August 3, 2016, Rigell broke with the Republican Party establishment by becoming the first sitting member of Congress to endorse the ] presidential candidate, ]. Rigell had previously stated he would not vote for Republican nominee ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/07/us/politics/gary-johnson-libertarian-scott-rigell.html|title=Congressman Backs Libertarian Presidential Candidate in Campaign First|work=nytimes.com}}</ref>

==U.S. House of Representatives==


===Elections=== ===Elections===
;2010
{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2010#District 2}}


==== 2010 ====
Rigell won the Republican nomination in a six-way race, defeating ]. '']'' rated his primary race as one of the top seven Congressional primaries for that election cycle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/68261-the-top-seven-primaries-in-the-house-and-senate|title=Top seven primaries in Congress|date=November 18, 2009 |work=] |accessdate=2013-02-04 <!-- |authorlink=Aaron Blake --> |first=Aaron |last=Blake}}</ref> Rigell was considered by many to be the favorite in the primary,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/1209/McDonnell_picking_GOP_favorite_against_Nye.html|title=McDonnell picking GOP favorite against Nye|date=December 4, 2009 |work=] |accessdate=2013-02-04}}</ref> because he had support from the ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/05/nrcc_training_program_promotes.html|title=National Republican training program promotes two Va. candidates|date=May 6, 2010|work=Washington Post}}</ref> and ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/04/virginia-cantor-backs-rigell-a.html|title=Virginia: Cantor Backs Rigell|date=April 19, 2010|last=Giroux|first=Greg|publisher=CQ Politics |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424022909/http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/04/virginia-cantor-backs-rigell-a.html |archivedate=2010-04-24 }}</ref> – at least after the primary,<ref>{{cite news
{{See also|2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2}}
|accessdate=2013-02-04
Rigell won the Republican nomination in a six-way race, defeating ]. '']'' rated his primary race as one of the top seven Congressional primaries for that election cycle.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/54965-top-seven-primaries-in-congress/|title=Top seven primaries in Congress|date=November 18, 2009|work=] |access-date=February 4, 2013|first=Aaron |last=Blake}}</ref> Rigell was considered by many to be the favorite in the primary,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.politico.com/blogs/scorecard/1209/McDonnell_picking_GOP_favorite_against_Nye.html|title=McDonnell picking GOP favorite against Nye|date=December 4, 2009|work=]|access-date=February 4, 2013}}</ref> because he had support from the ]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/05/nrcc_training_program_promotes.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927060553/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/05/nrcc_training_program_promotes.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 27, 2012|title=National Republican training program promotes two Va. candidates|date=May 6, 2010|newspaper=]}}</ref> and ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/04/virginia-cantor-backs-rigell-a.html|title=Virginia: Cantor Backs Rigell|date=April 19, 2010|last=Giroux|first=Greg|publisher=CQ Politics|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100424022909/http://blogs.cqpolitics.com/eyeon2010/2010/04/virginia-cantor-backs-rigell-a.html|archive-date=April 24, 2010}}</ref> – at least after the primary,<ref>{{cite news|access-date=February 4, 2013|url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2019138_2019132_2020835,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100926172324/http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2019138_2019132_2020835,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 26, 2010|newspaper=]|title=Virginia's 2nd Congressional District: Glenn Nye vs. Scott Rigell|first=Jay|last=Newton-Small|date=September 22, 2010}}</ref> and was endorsed by Republican Virginia governor ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hamptonroads.com/2010/05/mcdonnell-endorse-rigell-gop-congressional-primary?cid=ltst|title=McDonnell to endorse Rigell in GOP congressional primary|date=May 12, 2010|publisher=Virginian Pilot|last=Walker|first=Julian}}</ref>
|url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2019138_2019132_2020835,00.html
|newspaper=]
|title=Virginia's 2nd Congressional District: Glenn Nye vs. Scott Rigell <!-- |authorlink=Jay Newton-Small --> |first=Jay |last=Newton-Small
|date=September 22, 2010
}}</ref> and was endorsed by Republican Virginia governor ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hamptonroads.com/2010/05/mcdonnell-endorse-rigell-gop-congressional-primary?cid=ltst|title=McDonnell to endorse Rigell in GOP congressional primary|date=May 12, 2010|publisher=Virginian Pilot|last=Walker|first=Julian}}</ref>


Rigell came under attack from his primary opponents for the dealerships he owns having sold 138 cars under the ] program, which Rigell subsequently criticized as "reckless bailouts and an out-of-control federal debt." Rigell noted that buyers, not dealers, received program subsidies for trading up to a more fuel-efficient vehicle. A spokesman said that Rigell felt “an obligation to the people who work for him, and his customers.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2010-05-11-clunkers_N.htm|title=Dealers-turned-candidates run into trouble |work=USA Today|last=Fritze|first=John|date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> He also came under attack for making campaign contributions to ] during the ] and to Virginia Democrat ] in her bid against ].<ref name="wealthy candidate"/> Rigell said he believed that ] would have been a worse option for President.<ref name="washingtonpostprimarypoll">{{cite news|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/05/rigell_survey_says_hes_the_cle.html|title=Rigell's survey says he's the clear frontrunner in GOP race to face Rep. Nye|date=May 25, 2010|work=Washington Post|last=Pershing|first=Ben}}</ref> Rigell came under attack from his primary opponents for the dealerships he owns having sold 138 cars under the ] program, which Rigell subsequently criticized as "reckless bailouts and an out-of-control federal debt." Rigell noted that buyers, not dealers, received program subsidies for trading up to a more fuel-efficient vehicle. A spokesman said that Rigell felt "an obligation to the people who work for him, and his customers."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2010-05-11-clunkers_N.htm|title=Dealers-turned-candidates run into trouble |work=]|last=Fritze|first=John|date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> He also came under attack for making campaign contributions to ] during the ] and to Virginia Democrat ] in her bid against ].<ref name="wealthy candidate"/> Rigell said he believed that ] would have been a worse option for president.<ref name="washingtonpostprimarypoll">{{cite news|url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/05/rigell_survey_says_hes_the_cle.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927205012/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/virginiapolitics/2010/05/rigell_survey_says_hes_the_cle.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 27, 2012|title=Rigell's survey says he's the clear frontrunner in GOP race to face Rep. Nye|date=May 25, 2010|newspaper=]|last=Pershing|first=Ben}}</ref>


Rigell states that his top priority is reducing government spending and that he supports replacing the ] with market-based reforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.dailypress.com/2010-06-06/news/dp-nws-2nd-rigell-20100606_1_health-care-repeal-spending|date=June 6, 2010|publisher=Daily Press|title=BIO: Scott Rigell|last=Payne|first=Kimball}}</ref> As of June 4, 2010, Rigell had contributed $775,000 of his personal wealth to his campaign.<ref name="wealthy candidate">Gioroux, Greg. ''].'' June 4, 2010.</ref> Rigell defeated Democratic incumbent ] for {{ushr|VA|2}}. Rigell states that his top priority is reducing government spending and that he supports replacing the ] with market-based reforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailypress.com/2010/06/06/bio-ben-loyola/|date=June 6, 2010|publisher=Daily Press|title=BIO: Scott Rigell|last=Payne|first=Kimball}}</ref> As of June 4, 2010, Rigell had contributed $775,000 of his personal wealth to his campaign.<ref name="wealthy candidate">Gioroux, Greg. {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100606074354/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000003677399 |date=June 6, 2010 }} ''].'' June 4, 2010.</ref> Rigell defeated Democratic incumbent ] for {{ushr|VA|2}}.


;2012 ==== 2012 ====
{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2012#District 2}} {{See also|2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2}}
Rigell was challenged by businessman and Democratic nominee Paul Hirschbiel. Rigell was challenged by businessman and Democratic nominee Paul Hirschbiel.


;2014 ==== 2014 ====
{{See also|United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia, 2014#District 2}} {{See also|2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia#District 2}}
Rigell was challenged by Democrat ] in the general election. Rigell was challenged by Democrat ] in the general election.


Rigell said he will focus on economic issues over social issues in the 2014 election. He stated, "I wake up every day not thinking about the social issues. I sought office because I know we can do better on job creation and I’m also concerned about our fiscal trajectory." He added, "I think as part of that we’re strengthening things that are important to women and, of course, to men as well. Early childhood education, making sure that our children are safe and they have great opportunities once they get out of high school or college."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bresnahan|first1=John|title=GOP men tutored in running against women|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/gop-men-tutored-in-running-against-women-100701.html?hp=f1|accessdate=12 July 2014|publisher=Politico|date= 5 December 2013}}</ref> Rigell said he will focus on economic issues over social issues in the 2014 election. He stated, "I wake up every day not thinking about the social issues. I sought office because I know we can do better on job creation and I'm also concerned about our fiscal trajectory." He added, "I think as part of that we're strengthening things that are important to women and, of course, to men as well. Early childhood education, making sure that our children are safe and they have great opportunities once they get out of high school or college."<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bresnahan|first1=John|title=GOP men tutored in running against women|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2013/12/gop-men-tutored-in-running-against-women-100701.html?hp=f1|access-date=July 12, 2014|publisher=]|date= December 5, 2013}}</ref>


;2016 ==== 2016 ====
Rigell announced in January 2016 that he would not run for re-election in ].<ref name="wtkr.com"/> Rigell announced in January 2016 that he would not run for re-election in ].<ref name="wtkr.com"/>


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Rigell took office in January 2011 as part of the largest Republican House majority since the 1940s. Rigell took office in January 2011 as part of the largest Republican House majority since the 1940s.


In June 2012, Rigell was one of only two Republicans (along with ] of Ohio) who voted against a motion to hold Attorney General ] in ] for his handling of the ].<ref>{{cite news| url=http://politics.nytimes.com/congress/votes/112/house/2/441 | work=The New York Times | title=Congressional Bills and Votes}}</ref> Billionaire ] challenged the GOP that he would match any donations to the ] they give. Rigell had already been giving back 15% of his salary, and when he flagged this for Buffett, Buffett agreed to match it.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://video.foxnews.com/v/1389537254001/lawmaker-calls-buffetts-bluff | work=Fox News | title=Lawmaker calls Buffett's bluff | date=April 5, 2012}}</ref> In June 2012, Rigell was one of only two Republicans (along with ] of Ohio) who voted against a motion to hold Attorney General ] in ] for his handling of the ].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://politics.nytimes.com/congress/votes/112/house/2/441 | work=] | title=Congressional Bills and Votes | access-date=June 29, 2012 | archive-date=June 29, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160629204051/http://politics.nytimes.com/congress/votes/112/house/2/441 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Billionaire ] challenged the GOP that he would match any donations to the ] they give. Rigell had already been giving back 15% of his salary, and when he flagged this for Buffett, Buffett agreed to match it.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://video.foxnews.com/v/1389537254001/lawmaker-calls-buffetts-bluff | work=] | title=Lawmaker calls Buffett's bluff | date=April 5, 2012}}</ref>


====Social issues==== ====Social issues====
Rigell states he is "proudly pro-life",<ref>{{cite web|title=Where I Stand: Family Values|url=http://www.scottrigell.com/scott-rigell-for-family-values/|work=Scott Rigell for Congress|accessdate=November 22, 2011}}</ref> he opposes gay marriage and opposed the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."<ref>{{cite web|title=Scott Rigell Firmly Disagrees with Glenn Nye's Vote to Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell|url=http://www.scottrigell.com/press-releases/page/2/|work=Scott Rigell for Congress|accessdate=November 22, 2011}}</ref> In 2011, Rigell cosponsored bills to prohibit abortion coverage under the national ] law, prohibit the use of federal funds for ] and prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion. Rigell voted for reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scott Rigell On The Issues |url=http://www.ontheissues.org/VA/Scott_Rigell.htm |work=On The Issues |accessdate=November 19, 2013}}</ref> Rigell has refused to endorse Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor ] in light of anti-gay comments made by Jackson.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schlanger|first1=Danielle|title=Rep. Scott Rigell Refuses To Endorse E.W. Jackson, Citing Bishop's Views On Gays|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/05/scott-rigell-ew-jackson_n_3391496.html|accessdate=12 July 2014|publisher=Huffington Post|date=5 June 2013}}</ref> Rigell states he is "proudly pro-life",<ref>{{cite web|title=Where I Stand: Family Values|url=http://www.scottrigell.com/scott-rigell-for-family-values/|work=Scott Rigell for Congress|access-date=November 22, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100522144146/http://www.scottrigell.com/scott-rigell-for-family-values/|archive-date=May 22, 2010}}</ref> he opposes gay marriage and opposed the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."<ref>{{cite web|title=Scott Rigell Firmly Disagrees with Glenn Nye's Vote to Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell|url=http://www.scottrigell.com/press-releases/page/2/|work=Scott Rigell for Congress|access-date=November 22, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522013841/http://www.scottrigell.com/press-releases/page/2/|archive-date=May 22, 2012}}</ref> In 2011, Rigell cosponsored bills to prohibit abortion coverage under the national ] law, prohibit the use of federal funds for ] and prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion. Rigell voted for reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scott Rigell On The Issues |url=http://www.ontheissues.org/VA/Scott_Rigell.htm |work=On The Issues |access-date=November 19, 2013}}</ref> Rigell has refused to endorse Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor ] in light of anti-gay comments made by Jackson.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schlanger|first1=Danielle|title=Rep. Scott Rigell Refuses To Endorse E.W. Jackson, Citing Bishop's Views On Gays|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/05/scott-rigell-ew-jackson_n_3391496.html|access-date=July 12, 2014|publisher=]|date=June 5, 2013}}</ref>


====Military and foreign policy==== ====Military and foreign policy====
Rigell's district includes the largest concentration of active duty and retired service members in the United States. He supported the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act, which the House and Senate passed. This bill increased the rate of compensation for veterans who were disabled in active duty.<ref>{{cite web|title=S. 894|url=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s112-894|work=GovTrack.us|publisher=Civic Impulse, LLC|accessdate=November 22, 2011}}</ref> Rigell supports the continued military effort in Afghanistan; he opposed a vote in 2011 to remove troops from the country. However, he also opposed deploying ground troops to Libya, and has joined a bipartisan coalition urging President Obama and Congress to resist “calls for a ‘quick’ and ‘easy’ military intervention in Iraq..<ref>{{cite web|title=H Res 292|url=http://www.vote-smart.org/bill/13491/35357/121807/ground-forces-in-libya|work=National Key Votes|publisher=VoteSmart.org|accessdate=November 22, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Nichols|first1=John|title=Left-Right Coalition of 80 House Members Wants Congress to Check and Balance Iraq Intervention|url=http://www.thenation.com/blog/180524/honoring-american-experiment-bipartisan-call-restraint-iraq#|accessdate=12 July 2014|publisher=The Nation|date=3 July 2014}}</ref> Rigell's district includes the largest concentration of active duty and retired service members in the United States. He supported the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act, which the House and Senate passed. This bill increased the rate of compensation for veterans who were disabled in active duty.<ref>{{cite web|title=S. 894|url=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s112-894|work=GovTrack.us|publisher=Civic Impulse, LLC|access-date=November 22, 2011}}</ref> Rigell supports the continued military effort in Afghanistan; he opposed a vote in 2011 to remove troops from the country. However, he also opposed deploying ground troops to Libya, and has joined a bipartisan coalition urging President Obama and Congress to resist "calls for a 'quick' and 'easy' military intervention in Iraq.".<ref>{{cite web|title=H Res 292|url=http://www.vote-smart.org/bill/13491/35357/121807/ground-forces-in-libya|work=National Key Votes|publisher=VoteSmart.org|access-date=November 22, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Nichols|first1=John|title=Left-Right Coalition of 80 House Members Wants Congress to Check and Balance Iraq Intervention|url=http://www.thenation.com/blog/180524/honoring-american-experiment-bipartisan-call-restraint-iraq#|access-date=July 12, 2014|publisher=The Nation|date=July 3, 2014}}</ref>


In 2011, Rigell called the President’s use of force in Libya ‘unconstitutional, stating that the military action violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973 since Congress was not consulted. Rigell simultaneously introduced an amendment to the Department of Defense FY'12 Appropriations bill to defund U.S. military operations in Libya, but the amendment failed in the House. In 2011, Rigell called the President's use of force in Libya 'unconstitutional,' stating that the military action violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973 since Congress was not consulted. Rigell simultaneously introduced an amendment to the Department of Defense FY'12 Appropriations bill to defund U.S. military operations in Libya, but the amendment failed in the House.


In 2013, following an alleged chemical attack by the Assad Regime in Syria, Rigell wrote a to the President urging him to consult Congress, as prescribed by the War Powers Resolution, before authorizing the use of any military force overseas. He was joined by 139 Members of the House of Representatives, 21 of whom were Democrats.<ref>http://rigell.house.gov/uploadedfiles/8.28.13_letter_to_potus_with_signatories.pdf</ref> In 2013, following an alleged chemical attack by the Assad Regime in Syria, Rigell wrote a letter to the President urging him to consult Congress, as prescribed by the War Powers Resolution, before authorizing the use of any military force overseas. He was joined by 139 Members of the House of Representatives, 21 of whom were Democrats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rigell.house.gov/uploadedfiles/8.28.13_letter_to_potus_with_signatories.pdf |title=Letter From Congress to the President |website=Rigell.house.gov |access-date=December 4, 2016}}</ref>


Rigell also supported a bipartisan congressional resolution advocating for the United Nations (UN) to create a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c113:1:./temp/~c113RWWVKo::|title=Bill Text - 113th Congress (2013-2014) - THOMAS (Library of Congress)|publisher=}}</ref> The bipartisan resolution, introduced by Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey, called for an immediate ceasefire in Syria and directed the President to work with the UN to set up a tribunal to investigate war crimes committed by both the Syrian government and rebel groups in the country. Rigell also supported a bipartisan congressional resolution advocating for the United Nations (UN) to create a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal.<ref>{{cite news|title=Weapons plan taking shape in Syria|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2013/09/12/weapons-plan-taking-shape.html|access-date=September 27, 2017|work=]|date=September 12, 2013|language=en|archive-date=September 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928005352/http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2013/09/12/weapons-plan-taking-shape.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> The bipartisan resolution, introduced by Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey, called for an immediate ceasefire in Syria and directed the President to work with the UN to set up a tribunal to investigate war crimes committed by both the Syrian government and rebel groups in the country.


====Budget==== ====Budget====
Rigell supported ]'s budget plan, ], which called for repeal of the 2010 Healthcare legislation. He vocally criticized Senate inaction on the House's budget plans in 2011, stating "Empirically we can show that the bottleneck is in the Senate – I hope every American stands up and says to Senator Reid: get these bills passed, we’ll go to conference, let’s work it out, we’ll work weekends and get this thing moving again."<ref>{{cite web|last=Hooper|first=Molly|title=House GOP Freshman Slams Reid, Senate for Inaction on Budget|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/house/185389-house-gop-freshmen-slam-reid-senate-for-inaction-on-budget|publisher=The Hill|work=The Hill |accessdate=2013-02-04 |date=October 4, 2011 }}</ref> Ultimately, he voted in favor of S 627, the 2011 budget proposal which raised the debt ceiling and required a ] to provide more concrete spending cuts. Rigell supported ]'s budget plan, ], which called for repeal of the 2010 Healthcare legislation. He vocally criticized Senate inaction on the House's budget plans in 2011, stating "Empirically we can show that the bottleneck is in the Senate – I hope every American stands up and says to Senator Reid: get these bills passed, we'll go to conference, let's work it out, we'll work weekends and get this thing moving again."<ref>{{cite web|last=Hooper|first=Molly|title=House GOP Freshman Slams Reid, Senate for Inaction on Budget|url=https://thehill.com/homenews/house/174566-house-gop-freshmen-slam-reid-senate-for-inaction-on-budget/|work=] |access-date=February 4, 2013 |date=October 4, 2011 }}</ref> Ultimately, he voted in favor of S 627, the 2011 budget proposal which raised the debt ceiling and required a ] to provide more concrete spending cuts.


====Opposition to Donald Trump==== ====Opposition to Donald Trump====
During the ], Rigell strongly opposed the candidacy of Donald Trump, writing in March 2016 that he was a "con man" and a "bully" whose potential presidency would be "reckless, embarrassing and ultimately dangerous",<ref></ref> and that he would not support Trump if he became the nominee.<ref name="WT03012016"> ''Washington Times''</ref> Rigell reiterated his concerns in August 2016, saying Trump and Democratic nominee ] were "equally unworthy" of the presidency, and endorsed ] nominee ].<ref> ''Washington Times''</ref> During the ], Rigell strongly opposed the candidacy of Donald Trump, writing in March 2016 that he was a "con man" and a "bully" whose potential presidency would be "reckless, embarrassing and ultimately dangerous",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/candidates-who-want-to-replace-rep-scott-rigell-don-t/article_9e8c9060-b594-5161-b0af-14b15f71c7c7.html |title=Candidates who want to replace Rep. Scott Rigell don't share his disdain for a Trump presidency &#124; Virginia Politics |website=Pilotonline.com |date=May 6, 2016 |access-date=December 4, 2016 |archive-date=May 14, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514114235/http://pilotonline.com/news/government/politics/virginia/candidates-who-want-to-replace-rep-scott-rigell-don-t/article_9e8c9060-b594-5161-b0af-14b15f71c7c7.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> and that he would not support Trump if he became the nominee.<ref name="WT03012016"> ''Washington Times''</ref> Rigell reiterated his concerns in August 2016, saying Trump and Democratic nominee ] were "equally unworthy" of the presidency, and endorsed ] nominee ].<ref> '']''</ref>


The week after he endorsed Johnson, Rigell resigned from the ] Republican Party.<ref name="WP08082016"></ref> In a statement about his resignation, Rigell's spokesman said, "Because Scott refuses to support his party’s current nominee for President, the local committee was expected to revoke Congressman Rigell’s membership. Knowing that, Congressman Rigell resigned from the Virginia Beach Republican Party. While he is no longer a member of his local party unit, he remains a member of the Republican Party."<ref name="WP08082016"/> The week after he endorsed Johnson, Rigell resigned from the ] Republican Party.<ref name="WP08082016">{{cite news|last=Portnoy|first=Jenna|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/virginia-politics/rep-scott-rigell-leaves-virginia-beach-gop-after-backing-libertarian-for-president/2016/08/08/55908490-5da6-11e6-9d2f-b1a3564181a1_story.html|title=Rep. Scott Rigell leaves Virginia Beach GOP after backing Libertarian for president |newspaper=]|access-date=December 4, 2016}}</ref> In a statement about his resignation, Rigell's spokesman said, "Because Scott refuses to support his party's current nominee for President, the local committee was expected to revoke Congressman Rigell's membership. Knowing that, Congressman Rigell resigned from the Virginia Beach Republican Party. While he is no longer a member of his local party unit, he remains a member of the Republican Party."<ref name="WP08082016"/>


Rigell signed an August 2016 letter to the ] from over 100 Republicans urging the RNC to suspend its support for Trump's campaign and to spend its resources on congressional Republicans.<ref></ref> Rigell signed an August 2016 letter to the ] from over 100 Republicans urging the RNC to suspend its support for Trump's campaign and to spend its resources on congressional Republicans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/291587-gop-lawmakers-urge-rnc-to-cut-ties-with-trump/|title=GOP lawmakers urge RNC to cut ties with Trump|work=]|date=October 24, 2013|access-date=December 4, 2016}}</ref>


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===Caucus memberships===
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== Personal life ==
He married Deborah Horan in September 2023.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/live/uGlnFNwSH1g?si=ecJnHkOx3YlRorgq | title=The Celebration and Blessing of Marriage: Scott Rigell & Debbie Horan | website=] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_6s3Enkpm8Zm_C0FwER12VAwmkK9RzqY?usp=sharing | title=Scott Riggell - Google Drive }}</ref>


==Electoral history== ==Electoral history==
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American politician (born 1960)

Scott Rigell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2017
Preceded byGlenn Nye
Succeeded byScott Taylor
Personal details
BornEdward Scott Rigell
(1960-05-28) May 28, 1960 (age 64)
Titusville, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseDeborah Horan
Children4
EducationEastern Florida State College (AA)
Mercer University (BBA)
Regent University (MBA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1978–1984
Rank Sergeant
UnitUnited States Marine Corps Reserve

Edward Scott Rigell (born May 28, 1960) is an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district from 2011 to 2017. He declined to run for re-election in 2016, and he left office in January 2017.

A Republican, Rigell broke with the party establishment in August 2016, withdrawing his support for Donald Trump, the then-Republican nominee for President, endorsing Libertarian nominee Gary Johnson. Rigell has been characterized as a "Never Trump" Republican.

Early life and education

Rigell was raised in Titusville, Florida. He served for six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1978 to 1984, attaining the rank of Sergeant. His father served in the Marines in World War II, landing on Iwo Jima, and his son is a Marine. He holds an A.A. from Brevard Community College, a BBA from Mercer University, and a M.B.A. from Regent University.

Career

Prior to his election to Congress, Rigell and his former wife Teri established, and continue to own, two new car dealerships under the name Freedom Automotive, one in Norfolk and the other in Chesapeake/Virginia Beach.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2010

See also: 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia § District 2

Rigell won the Republican nomination in a six-way race, defeating Bert Mizusawa. The Hill rated his primary race as one of the top seven Congressional primaries for that election cycle. Rigell was considered by many to be the favorite in the primary, because he had support from the National Republican Congressional Committee and Eric Cantor – at least after the primary, and was endorsed by Republican Virginia governor Bob McDonnell.

Rigell came under attack from his primary opponents for the dealerships he owns having sold 138 cars under the Cash for Clunkers program, which Rigell subsequently criticized as "reckless bailouts and an out-of-control federal debt." Rigell noted that buyers, not dealers, received program subsidies for trading up to a more fuel-efficient vehicle. A spokesman said that Rigell felt "an obligation to the people who work for him, and his customers." He also came under attack for making campaign contributions to Barack Obama during the 2008 Democratic primaries and to Virginia Democrat Louise Lucas in her bid against Randy Forbes. Rigell said he believed that Hillary Clinton would have been a worse option for president.

Rigell states that his top priority is reducing government spending and that he supports replacing the health care law with market-based reforms. As of June 4, 2010, Rigell had contributed $775,000 of his personal wealth to his campaign. Rigell defeated Democratic incumbent Glenn Nye for Virginia's 2nd congressional district.

2012

See also: 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia § District 2

Rigell was challenged by businessman and Democratic nominee Paul Hirschbiel.

2014

See also: 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Virginia § District 2

Rigell was challenged by Democrat Suzanne Patrick in the general election.

Rigell said he will focus on economic issues over social issues in the 2014 election. He stated, "I wake up every day not thinking about the social issues. I sought office because I know we can do better on job creation and I'm also concerned about our fiscal trajectory." He added, "I think as part of that we're strengthening things that are important to women and, of course, to men as well. Early childhood education, making sure that our children are safe and they have great opportunities once they get out of high school or college."

2016

Rigell announced in January 2016 that he would not run for re-election in 2016.

Tenure and political positions

Rigell took office in January 2011 as part of the largest Republican House majority since the 1940s.

In June 2012, Rigell was one of only two Republicans (along with Steven LaTourette of Ohio) who voted against a motion to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for his handling of the ATF gunwalking scandal. Billionaire Warren Buffett challenged the GOP that he would match any donations to the Treasury they give. Rigell had already been giving back 15% of his salary, and when he flagged this for Buffett, Buffett agreed to match it.

Social issues

Rigell states he is "proudly pro-life", he opposes gay marriage and opposed the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." In 2011, Rigell cosponsored bills to prohibit abortion coverage under the national Affordable Health Care law, prohibit the use of federal funds for Planned Parenthood and prohibit taxpayer funding of abortion. Rigell voted for reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Rigell has refused to endorse Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor E.W. Jackson in light of anti-gay comments made by Jackson.

Military and foreign policy

Rigell's district includes the largest concentration of active duty and retired service members in the United States. He supported the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act, which the House and Senate passed. This bill increased the rate of compensation for veterans who were disabled in active duty. Rigell supports the continued military effort in Afghanistan; he opposed a vote in 2011 to remove troops from the country. However, he also opposed deploying ground troops to Libya, and has joined a bipartisan coalition urging President Obama and Congress to resist "calls for a 'quick' and 'easy' military intervention in Iraq.".

In 2011, Rigell called the President's use of force in Libya 'unconstitutional,' stating that the military action violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973 since Congress was not consulted. Rigell simultaneously introduced an amendment to the Department of Defense FY'12 Appropriations bill to defund U.S. military operations in Libya, but the amendment failed in the House.

In 2013, following an alleged chemical attack by the Assad Regime in Syria, Rigell wrote a letter to the President urging him to consult Congress, as prescribed by the War Powers Resolution, before authorizing the use of any military force overseas. He was joined by 139 Members of the House of Representatives, 21 of whom were Democrats.

Rigell also supported a bipartisan congressional resolution advocating for the United Nations (UN) to create a Syrian War Crimes Tribunal. The bipartisan resolution, introduced by Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey, called for an immediate ceasefire in Syria and directed the President to work with the UN to set up a tribunal to investigate war crimes committed by both the Syrian government and rebel groups in the country.

Budget

Rigell supported Paul Ryan's budget plan, Path to Prosperity, which called for repeal of the 2010 Healthcare legislation. He vocally criticized Senate inaction on the House's budget plans in 2011, stating "Empirically we can show that the bottleneck is in the Senate – I hope every American stands up and says to Senator Reid: get these bills passed, we'll go to conference, let's work it out, we'll work weekends and get this thing moving again." Ultimately, he voted in favor of S 627, the 2011 budget proposal which raised the debt ceiling and required a supercommittee to provide more concrete spending cuts.

Opposition to Donald Trump

During the 2016 Republican presidential primary process, Rigell strongly opposed the candidacy of Donald Trump, writing in March 2016 that he was a "con man" and a "bully" whose potential presidency would be "reckless, embarrassing and ultimately dangerous", and that he would not support Trump if he became the nominee. Rigell reiterated his concerns in August 2016, saying Trump and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton were "equally unworthy" of the presidency, and endorsed Libertarian Party nominee Gary Johnson.

The week after he endorsed Johnson, Rigell resigned from the Virginia Beach Republican Party. In a statement about his resignation, Rigell's spokesman said, "Because Scott refuses to support his party's current nominee for President, the local committee was expected to revoke Congressman Rigell's membership. Knowing that, Congressman Rigell resigned from the Virginia Beach Republican Party. While he is no longer a member of his local party unit, he remains a member of the Republican Party."

Rigell signed an August 2016 letter to the Republican National Committee from over 100 Republicans urging the RNC to suspend its support for Trump's campaign and to spend its resources on congressional Republicans.

Committee assignments

Caucus memberships

Personal life

He married Deborah Horan in September 2023.

Electoral history

2010 Republican Primary, 2nd Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Rigell 14,396 39.50%
Republican Ben Loyola, Jr. 9,762 26.78%
Republican Bert Mizusawa 6,342 17.40%
Republican Scott W. Taylor 2,950 8.09%
Republican Jessica Sandlin 1,620 4.44%
Republican Ed Maulbeck 1,372 3.76%
Total votes 309,222 100%
2010 General election, 2nd Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Rigell 88,340 53.12%
Democratic Glenn Nye 70,591 42.45%
Independent Kenny Golden 7,194 4.32%
Independent Write-in candidates 164 0.09%
Total votes 166,289 100%
2012 General election, 2nd Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Rigell 166,231 53.75%
Democratic Paul Hirschbiel 142,548 46.09%
Independent Write-in candidates 443 0.14%
Total votes 309,222 100%
2014 General election, 2nd Congressional District
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Scott Rigell 101,558 58.68%
Democratic Suzanne Patrick 71,178 41.12%
Independent Write-in candidates 324 0.18%
Total votes 173,060 100%

References

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  2. ^ "Congressman Scott Rigell will not run for reelection". WTKR.com. January 14, 2016.
  3. Burns, Alexander (August 6, 2016). "Congressman Backs Libertarian Presidential Candidate in Campaign First". The New York Times. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  4. ^ Portnoy, Jenna. "Rep. Scott Rigell leaves Virginia Beach GOP after backing Libertarian for president". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
  5. "Libertarian Gary Johnson Scores First Congressional Endorsement". Roll Call. August 6, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  6. Savransky, Rebecca (March 1, 2016). "GOP rep: 'I will not support Trump'". The Hill. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  7. "A list of Republicans opposing Donald Trump (and some who are voting for Clinton)". NBC News. November 6, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  8. Graham, David A. (November 6, 2016). "Which Republicans Oppose Donald Trump? A Cheat Sheet". The Atlantic. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  9. Blade, Rachel (November 3, 2010). "112th Congress: Scott Rigell, R-Va. (2nd District)". Congressional Quarterly. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
  10. "Full Biography | Congressman Scott Rigell". January 16, 2011. Archived from the original on January 16, 2011. Retrieved December 18, 2018.
  11. Blake, Aaron (November 18, 2009). "Top seven primaries in Congress". The Hill. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  12. "McDonnell picking GOP favorite against Nye". Politico. December 4, 2009. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
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Preceded byGlenn Nye Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Virginia's 2nd congressional district

2011–2017
Succeeded byScott Taylor
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Preceded byRobert Hurtas Former US Representative Order of precedence of the United States
as Former US Representative
Succeeded bySusan Molinarias Former US Representative
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