David Wu
David Wu | ||
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st district | ||
In office January 3, 1999 – August 3, 2011 | ||
Preceded by | Elizabeth Furse | |
Succeeded by | Suzanne Bonamici | |
Personal details | ||
Born | Hsinchu, Taiwan | April 8, 1955|
Political party | Democratic | |
Spouse |
Michelle Reinmiller
(m. 1996; div. 2009) | |
Education | Hanyu Pinyin | Wú Zhènwěi |
David Wu (born April 8, 1955) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 1st congressional district from 1999 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Born in
Wu submitted his resignation on August 3, 2011. A
Since his resignation, Wu has remained in the Washington, D.C. area. He has been raising money for local Democratic parties, and organizing student exchange programs between the Chinese and American space programs. According to a 2014 report, he still frequents the House offices, where he visits with friends, sometimes sits in on hearings and even goes onto the House floor.[5]
Early life and education
Wu was born in
Wu received a
Law career
Wu served as a clerk for a federal judge. In 1984, he joined the
U.S. Congressman
Elections
Wu was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1998, succeeding Democrat
Tenure
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Wu was a member of the
Wu funded virus research at the Oregon Health and Science University that may be the first effective treatment and vaccine for AIDS.[13] He authored legislation to promote research and product development by small businesses using a portion of federal research grants.[14] Wu was a staunch supporter of science and research at both the basic and applied levels.
In the House, Wu was known for taking a strong stand on human rights and the rule of law, sometimes at the risk of his own seat.[15] He opposed granting Most Favored Nation (MFN) trading status to China (renamed later as "Normal Trade Relations"), citing human rights violations and predicting that the trade deficit with China would balloon under the legislation.[16] The two largest employers in his Congressional District, Nike and Intel, strongly supported granting MFN status to China.[17] He favored closing the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, citing rule of law concerns.[18]
Wu was a strong advocate for
Perhaps Wu's most enduring legacy is his successful effort with his Washington State colleague
Sexual assault allegation and resignation
On July 22, 2011,
Committee assignments
- Committee on Education and Labor
- Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training
- Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions
- Committee on Science, Space and Technology
- Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
- Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation(Ranking Member)
Post-Congress
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In 2014 BuzzFeed reported that Wu was still living in the Washington area. The article noted that he frequently visited the Capitol and House offices to see friends, many of whom were still serving, such as Rep. Peter DeFazio. He also annually attended the Congressional Baseball Game, sometimes sat in on hearings and occasionally ventured onto the House floor, a privilege he is allowed as a former member.[5]
Under the terms of his divorce, Wu explained to BuzzFeed, he must live in the Washington area until his daughter and son have finished high school. His income primarily comes from consulting for Chinese companies seeking to do business in the U.S.; he is also sometimes quoted in the Chinese media about issues such as the Senkaku Islands dispute (he supports China's claim to sovereignty over the islands, currently administered by Japan).[29]
Wu is also treasurer of the Education and Opportunity Fund, a political action committee that supports county-level Democratic committees. At the time of BuzzFeed's article, he was trying to organize a student exchange program to allow Chinese and American students to tour the other country's space-program facilities, an exception to the prohibition on cooperation that otherwise exists. He said he eventually intended to return to Oregon.[5]
Personal life
Wu married Michelle Reinmiller in 1996, and they have two children. In December 2009, he filed for separation from his wife, citing irreconcilable differences, and is now divorced.[30] Previously living in Portland, Oregon,[31] Wu lives in the Washington D.C. area with his son, Matt Wu, and daughter.
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | David Wu | 203,771 | 57.5 | |
Republican | Goli Ameri | 135,164 | 38.1 | |
Constitution | Dean Wolf | 13,882 | 3.9 | |
Write-in | 1,521 | 0.4 | ||
Total votes | 354,338 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | David Wu | 169,409 | 62.8 | |
Republican | Derrick Kitts | 90,904 | 33.7 | |
Libertarian | Drake Davis | 4,497 | 1.7 | |
Constitution | Dean Wolf | 4,370 | 1.6 | |
Write-in | 447 | 0.2 | ||
Total votes | 269,627 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | David Wu | 237,567 | 71.5 | |
Independent
|
Joel Haugen | 58,279 | 17.5 | |
Constitution | Scott Semrau | 14,172 | 4.3 | |
Libertarian | H Joe Tabor | 10,992 | 3.3 | |
Pacific Green | Chris Henry | 7,128 | 2.1 | |
Write-in | 4,110 | 1.2 | ||
Total votes | 332,248 | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | David Wu | 160,357 | 54.7 | |
Republican | Rob Cornilles | 122,858 | 41.9 | |
Constitution | Don LaMunyon | 3,855 | 1.3 | |
Pacific Green | Chris Henry | 2,955 | 1.0 | |
Libertarian | H Joe Tabor | 2,492 | 0.9 | |
Write-in | 392 | 0.1 | ||
Total votes | 292,909 | 100% |
See also
- List of Asian Americans and Pacific Islands Americans in the United States Congress
- List of federal political scandals in the United States
- List of federal political sex scandals in the United States
References
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- ^ a b Pope, Charles; Janie Har; Beth Slovic (July 26, 2011). "Rep. David Wu boxed in by ethics investigation, forced to resign after pressure from colleagues". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on February 27, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- ^ Shear, Michael D. (July 26, 2011). "Wu to Resign From Congress". The New York Times. Archived from the original on November 21, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- ^ Chisholm, Kari (July 25, 2011). "If Wu resigns, what happens? (corrected and updated)". BlueOregon. Archived from the original on February 3, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
- ^ a b c Nocera, Kate (July 16, 2014). "The Strange Case Of The Congressman Who Resigned And Never Left". BuzzFeed. Archived from the original on July 16, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2014.
- ^ Lydgate, Chris (August 11, 1999). "A Question of Conscience". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved September 13, 2006.
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- ^ a b "Timeline: The Rise And Fall Of An Oregon Congressman". Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ 2000 U.S. House of Representatives Results. Archived August 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine U.S. Federal Election Commission. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
- ^ "Representative David Wu (OR)". Philipsburg, MT: Project Vote Smart. November 3, 1998. Archived from the original on November 28, 2010. Retrieved November 29, 2010.
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- ^ Read, Richard (April 17, 2010). "China Press Weekly starts Portland edition amid controversies". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on September 9, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ "Testimony for U.S.-China Economy and Security Review Commission" (PDF). United States Government Publishing Office. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 13, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ Zeng, Ka. "American Threats and U.S.–China Negotiations over Most-Favored- Nation Status and Market Access" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on October 30, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ "H Amdt 197 - Guantanamo Transfer Plan - Key Vote". Archived from the original on February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ^ Pope, Charles (March 7, 2010) (March 8, 2010). "David Wu and space-geeks of Congress fight Obama's NASA plan". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on September 20, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
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- ^ "H.R. 2643, Public Law 107-221" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on November 16, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
- ^ Pope, Charles; Janie Har; Beth Slovic (July 22, 2011). "Sources: Young woman accuses Oregon Rep. David Wu of aggressive, unwanted sexual encounter". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
- ^ Reeve, Elspeth (July 26, 2011). "It's Not Just the 18-Year-Old: A List of Disturbing Stuff David Wu's Done". The Atlantic. Archived from the original on February 25, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ Brady, Jessica (July 24, 2011). "Pelosi Seeks Ethics Investigation of Wu". Roll Call Politics. Archived from the original on October 21, 2011. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
- ^ Bresnahan, John; Allen, Jonathan (July 24, 2011). "Defiant Wu will not resign". Politico. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
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- ^ "Allegation of assault on woman in 1970s in college shadow U.S. Rep. David Wu". The Oregonian. October 12, 2004. Archived from the original on January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
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- ^ "Congressman Wu files for separation from wife". The Oregonian. December 28, 2009. Archived from the original on January 22, 2011. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
- ^ Congressional Pictorial Directory, One Hundred Eleventh Congress (PDF). Washington: Government Printing Office. 2009. p. 113. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 21, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "Official Results | November 2, 2004". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ "Official Results | November 7, 2006". Oregon Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 10, 2023. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
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