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Walsh, Joe, 1961-

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Personal name headingWalsh, Joe, 1961-
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Variant(s)Walsh, William Joseph, 1961-
Birth date1961-12-27
Place of birthChicago (Ill.)
Field of activityTea Party movement Radio
Profession or occupationLegislators--United States Radio talk show hosts Politicians Presidential candidates
Found inF*ck silence, 2020: title page (Joe Walsh) book jacket (Joe Walsh is a former Illinois congressman elected to Congress in the Tea Party wave of 2010. Following his service in Congress, Walsh became one of the most popular conservative talk radio hosts in the country, syndicated in major markets throughout the U.S.)
Wikipedia, via www, 20 February 2020 (William Joseph Walsh (born December 27, 1961) is an American politician, conservative talk radio host, former social worker, and former 2020 Republican presidential candidate who served one term in the United States House of Representatives representing Illinois's 8th congressional district. Born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area. Tea Party activist. Walsh rejected the scientific consensus on climate change and supported tougher border control. Walsh was defeated by Tammy Duckworth in the general election on November 6, 2012. After leaving office, Walsh began hosting a talk radio show. Though initially a strong supporter of Donald Trump, Walsh became increasingly critical of the president. Attended Grinnell College and University of Iowa. He completed a Master of Public Policy at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy Studies in 1991. Brief 2020 presidential campaign.)
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