George Nethercutt
Party: Republican
Age: 59
Personal: Born and raised in Spokane. Married, wife Mary Beth, is an attorney. Two children, Meredith and Elliot.
Education: North Central High School B.A., Washington State University, 1967 JD, Gonzaga University, 1971
Professional: Attorney, specializing in adoptions and family law, in practice with his wife in Spokane prior to 1995. Member of Congress since 1995.
Political: Former Spokane County Republican chairman. Ran for Congress in 1994, defeating then House Speaker Tom Foley.
Key issues: Jobs, economic growth and health care, which are all things that determine the future of the country. If we can get our economy going, everything will fall into place. Supports President Bush's decisions on Iraq and improving the nation's intelligence capabilities, said that's the biggest difference between himself and incumbent Patty Murray.
Money raised/spent: Raised about $4.8 million, spent about $1.9 million as of 6/30/04
Top contributors: Has about $3.5 million from individual contributors, about $1 million from Political Action Committees.
Quote: "I can do the same thing in the Senate that I've done in the House, be a strong leader."
Key influence: My family
Favorite book: "John Adams" by David McCullough
First priority if elected: Getting tax relief that gets this country's economy going again.
Website: http://www.nethercuttforsenate.com/
