Richard Clear (R)

Sun., Aug. 27, 2000

Personal

Divorced, two children, three grandchildren.

Employment

Radio broadcaster, 1969-83, 1986-2000. Owned pizza restaurant, 1983-86.

Education

Graduated Upper Columbia Academy, Spangle, 1965. One year Walla Walla College.

Political history

First run for office.

Issues

Signed pledge to serve only five terms in Congress. Would only vote for balanced budget. Supports optional individually controlled Social Security accounts. Remove federal mandates from schools. Replace income tax with flat tax or national sales tax. Increase defense spending.

Finances

Raised $40,000 as of June 30, with $5,000 from political action committees

Web site

www.clear2000.com

Quote

“It became apparent that Republicans needed to have a choice because they were lacking aggressive and respected leadership.”

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