Jim DeMint
American politician and former senator
Born
September 2nd, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Senator from South Carolina from 2005 to 2013. Initially elected to the Senate after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, focused on conservative values and limited government. Played a significant role in the Senate Conservative Fund and has been influential in promoting conservative candidates. After leaving the Senate, became president of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, where he continued to advocate for policy issues.
Served as U.S. Senator from South Carolina
Led the Senate Conservative Fund
Presidency at the Heritage Foundation
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