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| + | Glen seems to hold every traditional conservative Republican position and value, but did so genuinely and with conviction, rather than for political gain. He displays determination and deference in his dealings with President Bartlet, firmly taking over the reins of power when they are handed to him, but just as clearly and unequivocally handing them back once Bartlet is in a condition to take them. He shows a concern and compassion for his dog which is the case for few individuals, but he, for example, lets CJ's tip-off to Danny Concannon slide, where a martinet would not. He acts in what he feels are the best interests of the country. Walken, like Bartlet's secretary Debbie Fiderer, is a fan of Harry Truman. He says if Truman were alive he would be a Republican. Ms. Fiderer says she thought Walken would have been a fan of Dwight Eisenhower. Walken's dog is named Bess, the same name as Harry Truman's wife. |
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| + | Glen Allen Walken was born in Liberty, Missouri on June 20, 1950, to Leonard and Virginia "Ginny" Walken. Leonard Walken was the Postmaster of Liberty and Ginny was a high school nurse. Glen was an only child. Growing up, Glen's father taught him the value of hard work and instilled in Glen a deep love for his country. As a result, Glen enlisted in the Army following high school and served in the infantry during the Vietnam War. |
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| − | Born in Liberty, Missouri in 1952 to Leon and Virginia Walken. Leon was a postal worker and veteran of World War II and Virginia was a store clerk; Glen was an only child. Raised in Liberty, Glen's father instilled in him a strong work ethic and love of his country. This resulted in Glen enlisting in the Army upon graduating high-school in 1970 and served in the infantry towards the end of the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1975. Following the Army Glen used the G.I. Bill to attend Missouri State University where he majored in History and from where he graduated in 1979. Following college he married his high-school girlfriend Mary Cofer; the marriage would produce four children Michael, Robert, Alice, and Celia. In 1980 Glen would start a business with his father who had recently retired from the postal service, the business would specialize in fixing commercial vehicles such as postal trucks and small delivery vans, school busses, taxis, and ice-cream trucks. The business was lucrative and Glen would later expand his business by opening a used-car lot and a gas station in Liberty. In 1987 he became a member of the Liberty Chamber of Commerce and in 1989 he was elected to the Liberty City Council. In 1990, he was elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]] for the 6th District of [[Missouri]]. As a Congressman, Walken was a supporter of military and veterans affairs and proposed a $200 Billion capital gains tax cut.(''[[7A WF 83429]]'') He would sit on the House Armed Services and Ways and Means Committees. |
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| + | After leaving the Army in 1971, Glen attended Missouri State University where he majored in history. From 1975 to 1977, he attended the Saint Louis University School of Law. In 1975, he married his long-time girlfriend Mary Cofer. Their marriage would produce four children: Michael, Linda, Daniel, and Celia. |
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| ⚫ | After [[Owen Lassiter]]'s Presidency ended, Walken accompanied him on a trip to |
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| ⚫ | Walken was a powerful Congressman who was heavily favored by the Republicans and greatly respected by most of the Democrats in Congress. As a result he |
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| + | After law school, Glen returned to Liberty where he opened his own law practice and focused on land deals and property law. He also made several investments in real estate, a restaurant, and a car dealership. In 1986, Glen was elected to the United States Congress for Missouri's 6th District. He was re-elected seven times and would serve from January of 1987 until May of 2003. During his tenure in the House, he would sit at times on the House Armed Services, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform committees. |
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| ⚫ | After [[Owen Lassiter]]'s Presidency ended, Walken accompanied him on a trip to Beijing, where they both ate dinner and had trouble finding a bathroom so they used the bushes while Lassiter recited Abraham Lincoln's second State of Union. He maintained contact with President Lassiter until Lassiter started making trips to "nonsense places" and old battlefields in the months before his death in January [[2004]].<ref>''[[The Stormy Present]]''</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On May 8, 2003, during the [[Zoey Bartlet kidnapping]], [[President of the United States|President]] [[Bartlet]], alarmed at his inability to make rational decisions, invoked the [[United States Constitution|25th Amendment]], which |
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| ⚫ | Walken was a powerful Congressman who was heavily favored by the Republicans and greatly respected by most of the Democrats in Congress. As a result, he rose to the position of House Majority Whip in 1997 and in 1999 moved up to become the House Majority Leader. In December of 2001, Walken would be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives after the resignation of Speaker [[Jim Hohner]]. (''[[7A WF 83429]]'') As Speaker, it was believed that he wouldn't confirm the appointment of Ryan Lyndell as [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] following [[John Hoynes]]' resignation.(''[[Commencement]]'') |
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| ⚫ | Immediately after his inauguration, Walken dismissed President Bartlet from the [[Oval Office]]. He made a joint press conference with Bartlet where the nation was informed of the change in power. As Acting President, he kept the White House staff but augmented with his own personnel, including [[Steve Atwood]]. In his first meeting in the [[Situation Room]], Walken made it clear that they would not negotiate with the terrorists who are holding [[Zoey Bartlet]] |
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| ⚫ | On May 8, 2003, during the [[Zoey Bartlet kidnapping]], [[President of the United States|President]] [[Bartlet]], alarmed at his inability to make rational decisions, invoked the [[United States Constitution|25th Amendment]], which allowed Speaker Walken to act as [[Acting President|President]]. Per the Succession Act of 1947, Walken resigned his House seat and was sworn in by Justice [[Sharon Day]].<ref>[[Twenty-Five]]</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Immediately after his inauguration, Walken dismissed President Bartlet from the [[Oval Office]]. He made a joint press conference with Bartlet where the nation was informed of the change in power. As Acting President, he kept the White House staff but augmented with his own personnel, including [[Steve Atwood]]. In his first meeting in the [[Situation Room]], Walken made it clear that they would not negotiate with the terrorists who are holding [[Zoey Bartlet]] and will instead pursue active bombing of known [[Qumar|Qumari]] and Ba'hi terrorist sites in retaliation for the kidnapping.<ref>[[7A WF 83429]]</ref> |
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+ | Following President Bartlet's invocation of the 25th amendment and the elevation of Glenn Allen Walken to the presidency, Walken decided to bomb Qumari terrorist targets, despite the Bartlet's family's misgivings with their daughter Zoey still missing and held by Qumari 'sleepers' in the US. |
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+ | Josh was increasingly concerned at the Republican exploitation of Walken's presidency and challenged one of his aides in the restroom. The aide claims that it would be craven cynicism to exploit the situation for political gain, but Josh is unconvinced by this response. |
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+ | The FBI determined Zoey Bartlet's location and released her from her kidnapping, killing her captors in the process. |
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+ | President Bartlet signed a letter reclaiming the presidency, offering to campaign for Walken if he chose to run. However, Walken off-handedly dismissed him, saying "I'm not sure that'd be a plus in my district." Bartlet, having obtained Toby Ziegler's 'second' speech which refers to Zoey's death following her kidnapping, used it in his press conference.<ref>[[The Dogs of War]]</ref> |
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| + | Walken attended President [[Owen Lassiter|Owen Lassiter's]] funeral in [[2004]]. Bartlet landed Air Force One to pick up Walken, who brought his dog Bess. Walken calls the meeting of presidents a "fraternity reunion". He commented on the current demonstrations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the Democratic Presidents [[D. Wire Newman|Newman]] and Bartlet on Air Force One. Walken advises wholesale change in the Middle East and the demonstrations are an opportunity to install a provisional, secular government in Saudi Arabia. At the funeral, Bartlet and Walken reminisce about President Lassiter both agreeing they would like to have Lassiter's opinion of the protests in Riyadh.<ref>[[The Stormy Present]]</ref> |
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| − | As a former President, Walken attended [[Funeral of Owen Lassiter|President Owen Lassiter's funeral]] in [[2004]]. He reminisced with the Democratic Presidents [[D. Wire Newman|Newman]] and Bartlet at the funeral and commented on the current demonstrations in [[Riyadh]], [[Saudi Arabia]]. |
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| ⚫ | Walken [[Walken Presidential Campaign|later ran]] for the Republican nomination for President in the [[Republican Presidential Primary Election (2006)|2006 Republican presidential primaries]] but fell somewhere behind [[Arnold Vinick]] and [[Don Butler]]. He did well in the [[Iowa Caucus]].<ref>''[[King Corn]]''</ref> |
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| − | ====Season 6==== |
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| ⚫ | Walken [[Walken Presidential Campaign|later ran]] for the Republican nomination for President in the [[Republican Presidential Primary Election (2006)|2006 Republican presidential primaries]] |
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| + | == Resumé == |
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| + | '''EDUCATION''' |
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| + | '''POLITICAL HISTORY''' |
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| + | *Jan. 3, [[1993]] - May 8, [[2003]]: U.S. Representative from Missouri's 6th District |
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| − | Political History |
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| + | **Jan. 3, 1997 - Jan. 3, [[1999]]: House Majority Whip |
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| − | *United States Representative from 6th district of Missouri |
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| + | **Jan. 3, [[1999]] - Jan. 3, [[2001]]: House Majority Leader |
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| − | *Speaker of the House |
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| + | **Jan. 3, [[2001]] - May 8, [[2003]]: Speaker of the House |
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| − | *President of the United States |
+ | *May 8, [[2003]] - May 10, [[2003]]: Acting President of the United States |
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| + | *[[2005]] - [[2006]]: [[Republican Presidential Primary Election (2006)|Republican Party Presidential Candidate]] |
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Revision as of 22:21, 26 December 2019
Glen Allen Walken is a Republican politician from Missouri, a former Speaker of the House and briefly acted as President of the United States.
Character
Glen seems to hold every traditional conservative Republican position and value, but did so genuinely and with conviction, rather than for political gain. He displays determination and deference in his dealings with President Bartlet, firmly taking over the reins of power when they are handed to him, but just as clearly and unequivocally handing them back once Bartlet is in a condition to take them. He shows a concern and compassion for his dog which is the case for few individuals, but he, for example, lets CJ's tip-off to Danny Concannon slide, where a martinet would not. He acts in what he feels are the best interests of the country. Walken, like Bartlet's secretary Debbie Fiderer, is a fan of Harry Truman. He says if Truman were alive he would be a Republican. Ms. Fiderer says she thought Walken would have been a fan of Dwight Eisenhower. Walken's dog is named Bess, the same name as Harry Truman's wife.
Biography
Glen Allen Walken was born in Liberty, Missouri on June 20, 1950, to Leonard and Virginia "Ginny" Walken. Leonard Walken was the Postmaster of Liberty and Ginny was a high school nurse. Glen was an only child. Growing up, Glen's father taught him the value of hard work and instilled in Glen a deep love for his country. As a result, Glen enlisted in the Army following high school and served in the infantry during the Vietnam War.
After leaving the Army in 1971, Glen attended Missouri State University where he majored in history. From 1975 to 1977, he attended the Saint Louis University School of Law. In 1975, he married his long-time girlfriend Mary Cofer. Their marriage would produce four children: Michael, Linda, Daniel, and Celia.
Career
After law school, Glen returned to Liberty where he opened his own law practice and focused on land deals and property law. He also made several investments in real estate, a restaurant, and a car dealership. In 1986, Glen was elected to the United States Congress for Missouri's 6th District. He was re-elected seven times and would serve from January of 1987 until May of 2003. During his tenure in the House, he would sit at times on the House Armed Services, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform committees.
After Owen Lassiter's Presidency ended, Walken accompanied him on a trip to Beijing, where they both ate dinner and had trouble finding a bathroom so they used the bushes while Lassiter recited Abraham Lincoln's second State of Union. He maintained contact with President Lassiter until Lassiter started making trips to "nonsense places" and old battlefields in the months before his death in January 2004.[1]
Walken was a powerful Congressman who was heavily favored by the Republicans and greatly respected by most of the Democrats in Congress. As a result, he rose to the position of House Majority Whip in 1997 and in 1999 moved up to become the House Majority Leader. In December of 2001, Walken would be elected Speaker of the House of Representatives after the resignation of Speaker Jim Hohner. (7A WF 83429) As Speaker, it was believed that he wouldn't confirm the appointment of Ryan Lyndell as Vice President following John Hoynes' resignation.(Commencement)
Presidency
On May 8, 2003, during the Zoey Bartlet kidnapping, President Bartlet, alarmed at his inability to make rational decisions, invoked the 25th Amendment, which allowed Speaker Walken to act as President. Per the Succession Act of 1947, Walken resigned his House seat and was sworn in by Justice Sharon Day.[2]
Immediately after his inauguration, Walken dismissed President Bartlet from the Oval Office. He made a joint press conference with Bartlet where the nation was informed of the change in power. As Acting President, he kept the White House staff but augmented with his own personnel, including Steve Atwood. In his first meeting in the Situation Room, Walken made it clear that they would not negotiate with the terrorists who are holding Zoey Bartlet and will instead pursue active bombing of known Qumari and Ba'hi terrorist sites in retaliation for the kidnapping.[3]
Following President Bartlet's invocation of the 25th amendment and the elevation of Glenn Allen Walken to the presidency, Walken decided to bomb Qumari terrorist targets, despite the Bartlet's family's misgivings with their daughter Zoey still missing and held by Qumari 'sleepers' in the US.
Josh was increasingly concerned at the Republican exploitation of Walken's presidency and challenged one of his aides in the restroom. The aide claims that it would be craven cynicism to exploit the situation for political gain, but Josh is unconvinced by this response.
The FBI determined Zoey Bartlet's location and released her from her kidnapping, killing her captors in the process.
President Bartlet signed a letter reclaiming the presidency, offering to campaign for Walken if he chose to run. However, Walken off-handedly dismissed him, saying "I'm not sure that'd be a plus in my district." Bartlet, having obtained Toby Ziegler's 'second' speech which refers to Zoey's death following her kidnapping, used it in his press conference.[4]
Senate Majority Leader Robert Royce stated there was a rumor that the White House wanted to keep Walken on as Vice President, although this was likely stated in jest.[5]
Walken attended President Owen Lassiter's funeral in 2004. Bartlet landed Air Force One to pick up Walken, who brought his dog Bess. Walken calls the meeting of presidents a "fraternity reunion". He commented on the current demonstrations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the Democratic Presidents Newman and Bartlet on Air Force One. Walken advises wholesale change in the Middle East and the demonstrations are an opportunity to install a provisional, secular government in Saudi Arabia. At the funeral, Bartlet and Walken reminisce about President Lassiter both agreeing they would like to have Lassiter's opinion of the protests in Riyadh.[6]
Walken later ran for the Republican nomination for President in the 2006 Republican presidential primaries but fell somewhere behind Arnold Vinick and Don Butler. He did well in the Iowa Caucus.[7]
Resumé
EDUCATION
- Missouri State University - B.A. in History
CAREER
- Business - Fixing Commercial Cars
POLITICAL HISTORY
- Jan. 3, 1993 - May 8, 2003: U.S. Representative from Missouri's 6th District
- May 8, 2003 - May 10, 2003: Acting President of the United States
- 2005 - 2006: Republican Party Presidential Candidate