Gillespie Goldsmith
Gillespie Goldsmith made a name for himself as the Bienville Parish Prosecutor from 1976 until 1984, when he was known for his tough on crime approach. He served in the House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th Congressional District from 1985 until 1992, where he was known for supporting a single payer universal health care program, generous government benefits, labor unions throughout the country, and fair trade policies. In 1992, he was elected Governor of Louisiana, serving one term. During that term, he balanced the budget, and brought major job growth to Louisiana. In 1996, he was elected to the United States Senate, where he continued to vote liberally on domestic policy, and more moderate on cultural issues. He opposed both the impeachment and censure of President Clinton in 1999, voted for both the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, opposed CAFTA, and has supported giving subsidies to farmers.
He endorsed Al Gore for President in 1988 and 2000, Bill Clinton in 1992, Wesley Clark in 2004, and John Edwards in 2008.
