John Spencer (politician)

John Spencer (born 1946) is the former Mayor of Yonkers, New York. Having served as Mayor 1995-2003. He was term limited out of office in 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. Spencer is married with five children and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

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1946 - Yonkers, New York - Mayor - 1995 - 2003 - Republican Party - United States Army - Vietnam War

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In 2005, Spencer announced he will be a candidate for United States Senate in 2006, for the seat currently held by Democrat Hillary Clinton who will be seeking a second term. His main primary opponents are Ed Cox, the son in law of former President Richard Nixon, William Brenner and Jeanine Pirro, the current district attorney of Westchester County.

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2005 - Candidate - Senate - 2006 - Democrat - Hillary Clinton - Primary - Ed Cox - Richard Nixon - William Brenner - Jeanine Pirro - Westchester County

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On August 18th, 2005, Spencer gave a radio interview where he attacked Pirro, calling her chances of winning the nomination of the Conservative Party nomination "a Chinaman's chance." Spencer later apologized. http://wcbs880.com/topstories/local_story_231113708.html

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August 18th - Conservative Party

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