Brad Schneider Explained

Brad Schneider
State:Illinois
Term Start:January 3, 2017
Predecessor:Bob Dold
Term Start1:January 3, 2013
Term End1:January 3, 2015
Predecessor1:Bob Dold
Successor1:Bob Dold
Birth Name:Bradley Scott Schneider
Birth Date:20 August 1961
Birth Place:Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Children:2
Relatives:Aaron Regunberg (nephew)
Education:Northwestern University (BS, MBA)

Bradley Scott Schneider (born August 20, 1961) is an American businessman and politician who is the U.S. representative for Illinois's 10th congressional district since 2017 and from 2013 to 2015. The district includes many of Chicago's northern suburbs in the Chicago metropolitan area. Its most populous city is Waukegan, an industrial suburb on Lake Michigan.

Before he was elected to Congress, Schneider worked as a management consultant and industrial engineer in Deerfield, Illinois. A member of the Democratic Party, Schneider was first elected in 2012, narrowly defeating Republican incumbent Bob Dold. In 2014, he lost his bid for reelection to Dold. He defeated Dold two years later in their third consecutive matchup. He has since been reelected three times by large margins.

Early life, education and career

Schneider was born on August 20, 1961,[1] [2] in Denver, Colorado, where he graduated from Cherry Creek High School.[3] In 1983, after receiving a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering from Northwestern University, Schneider worked on a kibbutz in Israel. He later returned to the Chicago area to receive a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate School of Management in 1988, and worked for the consulting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers.[4] [5]

Schneider worked as the managing principal of the life insurance firm Davis Dann Adler Schneider, LLC, from 1997 until 2003, when he became the director of the strategic services group at Blackman Kallick. In 2008, he started his own consulting company, Cadence Consulting Group.[6] [7]

U.S House of Representatives

Elections

2012

Schneider defeated Ilya Sheyman, John Tree, and Vivek Bavda in the Democratic primary election on March 20, 2012, with 47% of the vote.[8] He faced incumbent Republican Robert Dold in the November 6 general election. The nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report declared the 10th district election "Leans Democrat" while Roll Call categorized the race as a toss-up.[9] [10] The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee placed significant focus on the race as part of their Red to Blue Program.[11] Schneider defeated Dold by 3,326 votes, 51%-49%.[12] [13]

2014

Schneider ran for reelection. Dold was again the Republican nominee. As of July 2014, Schneider's campaign had $1.9 million cash on hand and Dold's $1.65 million.[14] Schneider was a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Frontline program, a program designed to protect the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents.[15]

Schneider was endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters[16] and Planned Parenthood.[17]

Dold won the election.

2016

In March 2016, Schneider won the Democratic nomination for the 10th district seat, defeating Nancy Rotering, the mayor of Highland Park. Dold ran for reelection.[18] Schneider defeated Dold by 13,916 votes, 52%-48%.[19]

2018

Schneider ran for reelection. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary election. Dold did not run again; business consultant Douglas Bennett narrowly won the Republican nomination against doctor Sapan Shah and attorney Jeremy Wynes.[20] Parting ways with the district's reputation as a swing district, that year it was considered "Solid Democrat."[21] Schneider was reelected.

Tenure

Schneider campaigned as a moderate Democrat,[22] [23] [24] [25] and often described himself as a progressive.[26] [27] [28] He has described himself as "pragmatic and a moderate."

Schneider voted with President Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis.[29]

Abortion

Schneider has said he is "100 percent pro-choice", and has been endorsed by Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America. He co-sponsored a bill to reverse the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby and require employers to offer "a full range" of contraceptive options.[30]

Environment

Schneider supports EPA carbon emission standards for power plants.[31] In his 2012 primary race, he supported emissions trading, incentives for businesses to develop alternative energy systems, and tax credits for individuals to implement sustainable and renewable energy improvements in their homes.[32]

Foreign policy

Schneider supports "broad and deep" sanctions on Iran and covert operations to dissuade Iran from its nuclear weapons program, as well as its sales to terrorist organizations. He is a longtime member of AIPAC.[33]

In February 2023, Schneider signed a letter advocating for President Biden to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.[34]

Guns

In March 2021, Schneider and Representative Adriano Espaillat proposed legislation to regulate privately made firearms. This was pitched as an effort to curb gun violence.[35]

Health care

Schneider supports the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law by President Obama, and opposes repeal.[36] He voted for a bill to increase enrollment transparency.[37] [38]

LGBT issues

Schneider supports same-sex marriage.[39]

Tax policy

Schneider told the Chicago Tribune that he favors a 3:1 ratio of spending cuts to tax increases in order to reduce the debt. He said he is open to cuts in discretionary, defense, and entitlement spending.[40] Schneider supported the repeal of the Bush tax cuts and "long-term, comprehensive tax reform" that includes higher taxes on high incomes.[41]

Privacy

Schneider voted against the Amash–Conyers Amendment, a bill "that would have stopped the surveillance programs of the NSA".

Minimum wage

Schneider co-sponsored a bill that would raise the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.[42]

2024 presidential nominee

On July 11, 2024, Schneider called for Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 United States presidential election.[43]

Committee assignments

For the 118th Congress:[44]

Caucus memberships

Personal life

Schneider and his wife Julie live in Deerfield. They have two sons.[47] His nephew, Aaron Regunberg, is a Democratic politician in Rhode Island.[48]

In 2013, Roll Call reported that Schneider was the 35th-wealthiest member of Congress.[49] He ranked as the 34th-wealthiest member of Congress in 2014.[50] In 2012, the Chicago Tribune noted that Schneider billed himself as a small businessman, though "he has taken on few paying ventures in recent years".[51]

As part of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago, Schneider led twenty-five people on a mission (his tenth with JUF) to Israel.[52] He has also been involved with AIPAC and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago.[53]

In 2014, Schneider changed his filing status in a manner to prevent having to disclose his wife's income.[54]

Schneider tested positive for COVID-19 on January 12, 2021, after sheltering in place during the U.S. Capitol attack.[55]

Schneider and his staffers were planning to march at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park when a mass shooting occurred there. All of them survived unharmed.[56]

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: SCHNEIDER, Brad, (1961 -). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. 23 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Bradley Scott Schneider - Illinois - Bio, News, Photos . Washington Times . July 10, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130709230035/http://www.washingtontimes.com/campaign-2012/candidates/bradley-scott-schneider-61646// . July 9, 2013 . dead . mdy-all .
  3. Web site: Brad SchneiderAboutTimelineAbout . Brad Schneider - Deerfield, IL - Politician - About . Facebook . August 20, 1961 . October 31, 2012.
  4. Web site: Hamid . Saba . Brad Schneider . NBC Chicago . September 17, 2012 . October 31, 2012.
  5. News: Illinois, 10th House District: Brad Schneider. November 1, 2012. National Journal. July 8, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140715001427/http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress-legacy/illinois-10th-house-district-20121101. July 15, 2014. dead.
  6. News: Hinkel. Dan. Ryan. Joseph. Democrat Schneider has a district drawn in his favor but an underfunded campaign. September 12, 2014. Chicago Tribune. October 18, 2012.
  7. Web site: Felsenthal . Carol . Q & A With Brad Schneider, a First-Time Candidate in Illinois's 10th District - Felsenthal Files - September 2012 . Chicagomag.com . September 24, 2012 . October 31, 2012.
  8. News: Schneider survives in 10th district Dem primary - Chicago Sun-Times . Suntimes.com . October 31, 2012.
  9. Web site: 2012 Congressional Elections Race Ratings Map . Roll Call . October 31, 2012.
  10. Web site: House Ratings . The Rothenberg Political Report . October 31, 2012.
  11. Web site: Illinois: DCCC Names Five Nominees to Red to Blue Program | At the Races . Atr.rollcall.com . October 31, 2012.
  12. News: Illinois Election Results. elections.huffingtonpost.com. November 8, 2012.
  13. Web site: IL - District 10 Race - Nov 06, 2012 . Our Campaigns . July 10, 2013.
  14. News: Schneider raises $795,000; Dold $610,00 in 2Q for Illinois10 race. Sweet. Lynn. July 7, 2014. Chicago Sun Times. July 8, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140709084259/http://politics.suntimes.com/article/washington/schneider-raises-795000-dold-61000-2q-illinois10-race/mon-07072014-630pm. July 9, 2014. dead.
  15. News: Livingston. Abby. 2013-03-05. DCCC Announces 26 Members on Frontline Incumbent Retention Program. Roll Call. dead. August 29, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140916015034/http://atr.rollcall.com/dccc-announces-26-members-on-frontline-incumbent-retention-program/. September 16, 2014.
  16. News: Titus. Elizabeth. 2014-04-02. Bowser wins D.C. primary—Obamacare: Now what?—RNC huddles on 2016 cities—New energy ad vs. Begich—Israel meets the press—Bao Bao's adventure. Politico. September 4, 2014.
  17. News: Sweet. Lynn. Planned Parenthood backs Schneider over Dold in Illinois 10. September 4, 2014. Chicago Sun-Times. March 26, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140911111129/http://politics.suntimes.com/article/chicago/planned-parenthood-backs-schneider-over-dold-illinois-10/wed-03262014-1226pm. September 11, 2014. dead.
  18. News: March 16, 2016 . The Latest: Schneider wins primary for former US House seat . WGEM-TV . Quincy, IL.
  19. News: Skiba. Katherine. Schneider bests Dold in 10th District race; Krishnamoorthi wins in 8th. 14 November 2016. The Chicago Tribune. November 9, 2016.
  20. News: 10th Congressional District GOP candidate: Douglas R. Bennett. Chicago Sun-Times. 2018-07-29. en.
  21. News: Blue Dog Democrats Vote With GOP More in 2018. Zeller. Shawn. 2018-07-17. Roll Call. 2018-07-29. Zeller. Shawn. en.
  22. Web site: Pema Levy . Today On The Trail: March 21, 2012 | TPM2012 . 2012.talkingpointsmemo.com . March 21, 2012 . October 31, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120701020120/http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2012/03/today-on-the-trail-march-21-2012.php . July 1, 2012 . dead .
  23. News: Steinhauer . Jennifer . Close Republican Primary in Illinois House Race . Illinois . . March 20, 2012 . October 31, 2012.
  24. Web site: Felsenthal . Carol . Howard Dean on Ilya Sheyman, the Presidential Campaign, Iran, and More - Felsenthal Files - March 2012 . Chicagomag.com . March 14, 2012 . October 31, 2012.
  25. News: Blake. Aaron. Illinois House primaries set stage for major 2012 battleground. September 13, 2014. Washington Post. March 19, 2012.
  26. "Brad Schneider Extended Interview | Chicago Tonight | WTTW." Chicago Tonight. Web. March 6, 2012. .
  27. SchneiderForCongress. "Brad Schneider - "Moving Forward"" YouTube. YouTube, March 4, 2012. Web. March 6, 2012. .
  28. "More 10th District Local Officials Endorse Brad Schneider." Brad Schneider for Congress. Web. March 6, 2012.
  29. Web site: Bycoffe . Aaron . Wiederkehr . Anna . 2021-04-22 . Does Your Member Of Congress Vote With Or Against Biden? . 2023-11-15 . FiveThirtyEight . en.
  30. Web site: Hinz. Greg. Chicago Dems plan congressional end run around Hobby Lobby ruling. Crain's Chicago Business. July 9, 2014.
  31. Web site: Jewish lawmakers favoring Obama power plants plan - San Diego Jewish World. San Diego Jewish World. June 3, 2014. November 25, 2014.
  32. "Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization Questionnaire" Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Precinct Organization. Web. March 6, 2012.
  33. Web site: Kampeas . Ron . In Illinois, faceoff between Jewish candidates seen as bellwether for Dems | JTA - Jewish & Israel News . JTA . November 21, 2011 . October 31, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20111228045916/http://www.jta.org/news/article/2011/11/21/3090388/in-illinois-10th-two-jews-battle-for-dem-nod . December 28, 2011 . dead .
  34. Web site: Seven more lawmakers — including six Democrats — have signed on to a letter pushing Joe Biden to send F-16 jets to Ukraine. . . February 21, 2023 . Politico . February 24, 2023 .
  35. Web site: Conant . Erika . Ending the "Ghost Guns" loophole is the latest in Rep. Adriano Espaillat's fight to end gun violence . Al Dia . March 8, 2021 . 13 April 2021.
  36. News: Sweet. Lynn. Rove-related group jumps in Schneider-Dold race in 10th District. September 4, 2014. Chicago Sun-Times. August 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140823042848/http://politics.suntimes.com/article/washington/rove-related-group-jumps-schneider-dold-race-10th-district/wed-08202014-1103pm. August 23, 2014. dead.
  37. "2012 Election: Brad Schneider - Deerfield, IL Patch." Deerfield Patch. Web. March 6, 2012. http://deerfield.patch.com/local_facts/election-2012-brad-schneider
  38. News: House asks for weekly Obamacare reports. Hinz. Greg. Jan 16, 2014. Chicago Business. July 8, 2014.
  39. News: Pearson. Rick. Dold, Schneider clash on abortion, gay marriage, health care. September 4, 2014. Chicago Tribune. August 9, 2012.
  40. Web site: Brad Schneider -- 10th Congress -- Chicago Tribune editorial board questionnaire. https://web.archive.org/web/20120516013610/http://elections.chicagotribune.com/editorial/brad-schneider/. May 16, 2012. November 25, 2014.
  41. Web site: Brad Schneider: Candidate Profile . DailyHerald.com . February 23, 2012 . October 31, 2012.
  42. News: Wicklander. Carl. Democrats May Lose Illinois' 10th Congressional District in 2014. September 13, 2014. Independent Voter News. March 4, 2014.
  43. Web site: Democratic Rep. Brad Schneider says Biden should step aside . . 12 July 2024.
  44. Web site: Bradley Scott Schneider . Clerk of the United States House of Representatives . June 3, 2023.
  45. Web site: Members. New Democrat Coalition. 5 February 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180208100356/https://newdemocratcoalition-himes.house.gov/members. February 8, 2018. dead.
  46. Web site: Featured Members. 2021-03-28. Problem Solvers Caucus. en.
  47. Web site: About Brad. Schneider for Congress. May 16, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140516024935/http://schneiderforcongress.com/about-brad/. May 16, 2014. dead.
  48. Web site: Deutch . Gabby . 2023-07-26 . Progressive activist emerges as frontrunner in open Rhode Island House race . 2023-09-05 . Jewish Insider . en-US.
  49. News: 50 Richest Members of Congress. September 4, 2014. Roll Call. September 13, 2013.
  50. News: 50 Richest Members of Congress. September 12, 2014. Roll Call. September 11, 2014.
  51. News: Hinkel. Dan. Democrat Schneider has a district drawn in his favor, but an under-funded campaign. September 13, 2014. Chicago Tribune. October 18, 2012.
  52. Web site: Sadin . Steve . From Israel, Schneider Sees Syrian Civil War Battle Erupt . deerfield.patch.com . May 8, 2013 . June 2, 2013.
  53. News: Schneider Experiences Role Reversal. Sadin. Steve. March 6, 2013. Deerfield Patch. July 8, 2014.
  54. News: Hinz . Greg . August 18, 2014 . Tax talk still swirls around Schneider despite disclosure (of sorts) . Chicago Business . September 4, 2014.
  55. News: Bremer . Shelby . Rep. Brad Schneider Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Lockdown During Capitol Riot . 12 January 2021 . NBC Chicago . 12 January 2021.
  56. News: Illinois Rep. Brad Schneider reacts to shooting in his district . NPR . Chang . Ailsa . Ailsa Chang . Ryan . Erika . Fox . Kathryn . July 4, 2022 . July 27, 2022.

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