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| Wakin's campaign has been supported by top Republican leadership. Vice President ], House Speaker ], and Representative ] (R-Mo.) have helped. Majority Leader John Boehner was scheduled to campaign for Wakim in early August, and First Lady ] is also expected to provide help. Wakim had $318,000 as of July. | Wakin's campaign has been supported by top Republican leadership. Vice President ], House Speaker ], and Representative ] (R-Mo.) have helped. Majority Leader John Boehner was scheduled to campaign for Wakim in early August, and First Lady ] is also expected to provide help. Wakim had $318,000 as of July. | ||
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| *Wakim’s campaign website says that he is a "Gulf War veteran." But, "To be considered a veteran of the first Gulf War, one '''must''' receive the ]. The absence of the medal makes one a Gulf War-era veteran," said a spokesman for the ]. Wakim said he does not have that medal. | *Wakim’s campaign website says that he is a "Gulf War veteran." But, "To be considered a veteran of the first Gulf War, one '''must''' receive the ]. The absence of the medal makes one a Gulf War-era veteran," said a spokesman for the ]. Wakim said he does not have that medal. | ||
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Chris Wakim is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 3rd District, which represents the western portion of Ohio County. He is the ranking Republican on the Veterans Affairs/Homeland Security committee.
During his 11-year Army career, Wakin said he attained the rank of Captain, along the way suffering a broken back, crushed elbow, and reconstructed knee while an infantry officer. He now has disabled veteran status. Wakim has not provided specific details about how the accidents occurred.
2006 Congressional election
Chris Wakim is challenging Alan Mollohan for the West Virginia 1st Congressional district. The NRCC sees Mollohan's seat as having vulnerability due to the Earmarking Scandal.
Wakin's campaign has been supported by top Republican leadership. Vice President Dick Cheney, House Speaker Dennis Hastert, and Representative Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) have helped. Majority Leader John Boehner was scheduled to campaign for Wakim in early August, and First Lady Laura Bush is also expected to provide help. Wakim had $318,000 as of July.
Misrepresentations
In August 2006, questions were raised about Wakim's biography:
- Wakim’s campaign website said: "He earned his MA in Public Policy from Harvard University in 1991 graduating in the top 15% of his class." But a copy of his transcript showed that his degree was a master’s of liberal arts, or A.L.M., in extension studies, with a concentration in government. Wakim changed the section of his website referring to his degree to read: "He earned his Master’s Degree from Harvard University in 1991."
- Wakim’s campaign website says that he is a "Gulf War veteran." But, "To be considered a veteran of the first Gulf War, one must receive the Southwest Asia Service Medal. The absence of the medal makes one a Gulf War-era veteran," said a spokesman for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Wakim said he does not have that medal.
External links
- Chris Wakim for Congress website
- Step Aside, Mr. Mollohan D-WV (Free Republic)
- Democrat Leaves Ethics Panel (The Washington Post)
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