At least that's what it says on the back of the card. I was born in Pennsylvania, and for much of my early life, Hugh Scott, Jr. was my senator. He was born in 1900, not in Pennsylvania, but Virginia. After getting his law degree, he moved to Philadelphia, in 1922, and joined his uncle's law firm. After World War 2, he entered politics. After serving in the house of representatives, in 1959, he was elected to the U.S. senate. He became minority leader of the senate in 1969. He was one of the Republican senators who told Richard Nixon that it was time to go. He was what was once known as a Rockefeller Republican, pro business, but liberal on social issues. Despite his southern background, Scott was a supporter of civil rights and voted for all of the major civil rights legislation that came before congress during his tenure.
Also on the back of the card, "Dear Friend: U.S. Senator Hugh Scott has seniority and experience that work for us in Washington.
He fights for what is right, as in the Bobby Baker investigation and in the many bills he has cosponsored which are now law. Both labor and industry have praised Hugh Scott for helping to create jobs for Pennsylvania.
Don't trade his record for a promise.
Please remember to vote for your U.S. Senator Hugh Scott, on Tuesday, November 3.
Sincerely,"
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