Robert J. Healey
Robert John "Bob" Healey, Jr. (May 3, 1957 – March 20, 2016) was an American attorney, businessman, educator, restaurateur, and political activist. He was the founder of Rhode Island's Cool Moose Party. It is the state's third-largest political party from 1994 until 2002. He has been a perennial candidate for statewide office.[1][2][3][4]
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| Personal details | |
| Born | May 3, 1957 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | March 20, 2016 (aged 58) Barrington, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Cool Moose Party (1994–2014) Moderate (2014–2016) |
| Alma mater | Rhode Island College Boston University Northeastern University New England School of Law Columbia University |
| Website | Campaign website |
Career
Healey has run for Governor or Lieutenant Governor a total of seven times. He ran as an independent candidate in 2010, he won 39% of the vote for Lieutenant Governor. He wanted to abolish the office. As the Moderate Party nominee for Governor in 2014, Healey won 22% of the vote while spending less than $40 on the campaign.[5]
Death
Healey was found dead in his bed at his home in Barrington, Rhode Island on March 20, 2016.[6] He is believed to have died from a suspected heart attack in his sleep.[6] He was aged 58.[6]
References
- ↑ Wroblewski, Sam (September 11, 2014). "NEWS: Bob Healey running for governor for the Moderate Party". WPRO. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ↑ Needham, Cynthia; Ziner, Karen Lee (October 30, 2010). "Healey says many states are discussing eliminating the lieutenant governor position". PolitiFact.com. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ↑ Nesi, Ted (December 4, 2010). "Cool Moose Bob Healey makes the NYT". WPRI-TV. Archived from the original on October 21, 2014. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ↑ Sulzberger, A. G. (December 3, 2010). "Jokes and Secret Hopes for Lieutenant Governors". The New York Times. Retrieved September 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Rhode Island Board of Elections - Election Results". Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Bob "Cool Moose" Healey dies at 58". Turnto10.com. March 21, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
Other websites
- Official website
- Bob Healey's Campaign Journal – A Guerrilla Guide to the Cerebral Revolution
- Bob Healey on Twitter
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