Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley
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Name	Josh Hawley
State	Missouri
Party	Republican
Term	2019–present

Josh Hawley is an American politician and attorney who has been serving as the junior United States Senator from Missouri since 2019. He was born in Springdale, Arkansas, and grew up in Lexington, Missouri, where he attended Rock Bridge High School and later graduated from Stanford University. Hawley earned his Juris Doctor degree from Yale Law School, where he was a member of the Yale Law Journal and studied under prominent professors such as Akhil Amar and Kate Stith. During his time at Yale Law School, Hawley was also influenced by the works of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison.

● Early Life and Education

Hawley was born to a family of Methodists and was raised in a conservative household. His father, Ron Hawley, was a banker, and his mother, Virginia Hawley, was a teacher. Hawley's interest in politics was sparked at a young age, and he was influenced by the Reagan Revolution and the Contract with America. He attended Rock Bridge High School, where he was an active member of the National Honor Society and the Debate Team. After graduating from high school, Hawley enrolled at Stanford University, where he studied History and was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society. During his time at Stanford University, Hawley was also influenced by the works of Friedrich Hayek and Milton Friedman.

● Career

Before entering politics, Hawley worked as a law clerk for Michael W. McConnell of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He later worked as a lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis and as a professor at University of Missouri School of Law. Hawley's experience as a lawyer and professor helped shape his views on Constitutional Law and Federalism, which were influenced by the works of Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas. In 2016, Hawley was elected as the Attorney General of Missouri, where he served until 2019. During his tenure as Attorney General of Missouri, Hawley worked closely with other state attorneys general, including Pam Bondi of Florida and Ken Paxton of Texas.

● U.S. Senate

In 2018, Hawley was elected to the United States Senate, defeating the incumbent Claire McCaskill in a highly contested election. Hawley's campaign was supported by prominent Republican Party figures, including Donald Trump, Mike Pence, and Mitch McConnell. As a senator, Hawley has served on several committees, including the Senate Committee on Armed Services and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. He has also been a member of the Senate Republican Conference and has worked closely with other senators, including Ted Cruz of Texas and Joshua Hawley's colleague, Roy Blunt of Missouri.

● Political Positions

Hawley has been a strong supporter of Conservatism and has taken stances on various issues, including Abortion, Gun Rights, and Immigration. He has also been a vocal critic of Big Tech and has introduced legislation to regulate Social Media companies, such as Facebook and Twitter. Hawley's views on Economic Policy have been influenced by the works of Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore, and he has been a supporter of Tax Cuts and Deregulation. He has also been a strong supporter of Israel and has worked closely with other pro-Israel senators, including Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Marco Rubio of Florida.

● Personal Life

Hawley is married to Erin Hawley, and they have two sons together. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church in America and has been a strong supporter of Christian Conservatism. Hawley has also been a vocal advocate for Mental Health Awareness and has spoken publicly about his own struggles with Anxiety and Depression. In his free time, Hawley enjoys reading the works of C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton, and he is an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs. Hawley has also been a strong supporter of Agriculture and has worked closely with farmers and ranchers in Missouri, including those in the Missouri Farm Bureau and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.