Bob Schaffer

Robert Warren "Bob" Schaffer (* 24. July 1962 in Cincinnati , Ohio ) is an American politician of the Republican Party . He was a member of the House of Representatives for the 4th constituency of Colorado from 1997 to 2003 . He was previously a member of the Colorado Senate from 1987 to 1996 .

In 1984 Bob Schaffer graduated from the University of Dayton in Ohio with a degree in political science . He lives in Fort Collins , Colorado with his wife Maureen . The Schaffers are Roman Catholic and have five children.

In 2004 he ran for a seat in the US Senate , but failed in the party primaries to Pete Coors , who in turn was defeated by Ken Salazar . In May 2007 he announced that he was running for the US Senate again in 2008. His Democratic opponent was Congressman Mark Udall , who prevailed with 52.8 percent of the vote, replacing Republican Wayne Allard .

Web links

Bob Schaffer in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
Official campaign website
Political positions

personal data
SURNAME	Schaffer, Bob
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Schaffer, Robert Warren
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	July 24, 1962
PLACE OF BIRTH	Cincinnati , Ohio