Guide Note

Republican John Ensign is the junior Senator from Nevada. He addressed the crowd at the Republican National Convention on September 4, 2008.

Fast Facts:

Born: March 25, 1958
Birth place: Roseville, California
Spouse: Darlene Ensign
Party: Republican
Assumed office: January 3, 2001
Former profession: Veterinarian
Alma mater: UNLV, Oregon State University and Colorado State University
Senior Senator from Nevada: Harry Reid

Early Life

Born in California, Ensign's family moved to Nevada when he was a child. After becoming a veterinarian, Ensign opened a successful 24-hour animal hospital in Las Vegas in 1985. In 1994, Ensign ran for the U.S. House of Representatives representing Nevada's 1st Congressional District and narrowly defeated four-term incumbent Congressman James Bilbray.

Political Career

In 1998, Ensign challenged incumbent Democratic Senator Harry Reid for the open U.S. Senate seat, but lost by less than 500 votes. However, Ensign ran again in 2000, and handily defeated his rival, attorney and talk show host Edward M. Bernstein. Ensign is an outspoken supporter of the Iraq War.

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YouTube: Remarks by Senator John Ensign at 2008 RNC (Time: 6:41)

John Ensign News

Politico: NRSC cancels ads in New Mexico (September 4, 2008)
WashingtonPost.com: Review of Iran Intelligence to Be Sought (Dec. 7, 2007)
Environment News Service: ...Lawmakers Urge Yucca Mountain ... Probe (December 6, 2007)
All American Patriots: ... Kerry, Ensign Introduce E-Prescribing Bill... (Dec. 6, 2007)

John Ensign Background and Profiles

Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Ensign, John Eric
WashingtonPost.com: Members of Congress/ John Ensign
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National Republican Senatorial Committee: John Ensign

John Ensign Political Background

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U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Committee Site: Republicans: John Ensign
Subcommittee on Science, Technology...: Ranking member: John Ensign
Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety...: Republicans: John Ensign
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U.S. Senate Committee on Finance

Committee Site: Republicans: John Ensign

U.S Senate Committee on the Budget

Committee Site: Minority members: Senator John Ensign

U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Committee Site: Republicans: John Ensign

John Ensign Blogs and Commentaries

Official Site: John Ensign Blog
Crooks and Liars: GOP Issues Rules To Avoid Another “Macaca Moment”
Huffington Post: GOP Senator To Craig: Leave Immediately
ThinkProgress: Host of Ensign fundraiser is fighting deportation
Daily Kos: With Ensign Running NRSC Reps Hand Senate to Dems in 08
TPMmuckraker: "Ensign: No Transparency for You"

John Ensign Photos

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John Ensign Videos

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YouTube Video: Hardball Immigration Showdown: John Ensign (Time: 4:06)
YouTube Video: Senator Ensign Calls Out Democrat Hypocrisy (Time: 52)
YouTubeVideo: Ensign Blocks Electronic Filing (Time: 3:58)
YouTube Video: NRSC Chairman wants to make taxes a big issue in '08 (Time: 1:22)

John Ensign Criticism and Controversy

New York Times: "Let the Sunshine In" (September 27, 2007)
Sunlight Foundation: Sen. Ensign Still Opposes Transparency

John Ensign Timeline

1958, March 25: Born
1979: Attended University of Nevada
1994: Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
1996: Re-elected to the U.S. House of Representatives
1981: Received bachelor's degree from Oregon State University
2000: Elected to the U.S. Senate
2001: Assumed U.S. Senate office
2006: Blocked nomination of Vice Admiral Allen of the United States Coast Guard
2007: Asked for resignation of Larry Craig

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