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John Cox John Cox
was born on the south side of Chicago, Illinois in 1955 and was raised in the
south suburbs of Chicago.
His mother, Priscilla, raised John on her own after his birth father walked
out on them both shortly after John's birth. She taught in the public schools
while they lived on Chicago's tough south side in a small apartment.
John's mother later remarried, and his stepfather, Thomas Cox, was a lifelong
postal employee. Both parents often spoke of the waste and inefficiency in the
public school system and in the post office - both government-run monopolies.
He attended the University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating with honors and
a degree in Accounting and Political Science. While attending night school at
ITT/Chicago Kent College of Law, John landed his first job with the prestigious
accounting firm of Coopers and Lybrand.
After graduating with high honors in 1980, he worked as an associate at a
prestigious law firm before starting his own practice.
He opened a law and accounting firm in 1981. An investment advisory firm,
real estate management company and a venture capital firm soon followed.
In the 1990's, John led the investment group that purchased Jays Foods, a
major regional potato chip manufacturer, saving over 600 local jobs. He
recruited and led a team of professional managers who turned a $17 million loss
into a $3 million profit in less than a year.
He is a long-time Republican activist. He has served as president of the Cook
County Republican Party and was on the state steering committee for former
Housing Secretary Jack Kemp's presidential run in 1988.
John himself ran for the GOP nomination in the 10th Congressional District in
Illinois in 2000; the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in 2002; and, while acting
as the President of the Cook County Republican Party demonstrated his commitment
to the turnaround effort of that beleaguered organization by serving as the GOP
nominee for Cook County Recorder of Deeds in 2004, winning newspaper
endorsements for his plan to get rid of the office once elected.
He has served on a local school board, a zoning board and on the boards of
charities such as the American Cancer Society, Boy's Hope/Girls Hope and United
Charities.
John created a chapter of Rebuilding Together, a nationwide charitable
organization that is dedicated to renovating homes for low-income, elderly,
disabled, and families with children. Seeing the need for the program in his
community, John recruited a board and formed the Christmas in April - North
Suburban Chicago Chapter.
John currently sits on the board of the USO and FireWorks for Kids
Foundation.
He serves as the Co-Chairman of the Illinois Branch for the Coalition for the
Modernization and Protection of America's Social Security system and as Chairman
of the Midwest Coalition for Tax Reform and Economic Growth.
John is the father of four daughters; Sarah, Stephanie, Shannon and Julianne,
John has been deeply involved in their education and other activities, serving
as a soccer and basketball coach and tutoring at school and many other
activities.
He and his wife, the former Sarah Hall, reside in Chicago.
He is the author of three publications, "Campaign for Prosperity and
Renewal", "A Blueprint for the Renewal and Rebirth of the Illinois Republican
Party" and he has just completed his new book on changing American politics by
bringing back statesmanship: Politic$, Inc.
John Cox speaks out on the issues
The War in Iraq
I believe we need to quickly build up Iraq's economy by returning oil production
to full capacity so they can become self-sufficient, then we will be able to
pull out our troops victorious. A prosperous people do not turn to terrorism. We
must win the war in Iraq and elsewhere so we are fighting terror over there, not
over here.
Tax Policy
I want to eliminate the IRS. Our tax system is counterproductive, too
complicated and time consuming. Taxing income is inherently wrong, and stunts
economic growth. That is why I support the Fair Tax, which has been introduced
in the Congress as HR25 and S25. As president, I will seek to eliminate the
"death tax," and will veto all tax increase proposals.
The Illegal Immigration Crisis
While legal immigration is good for America, illegal immigration hurts our
economy and strains our public services. Amnesty is not the answer, nor are
"guest workers." We need Citizens who want to become part of our nation, learn
English and contribute to the economy. I will crack down on businesses that hire
- and exploit - illegal labor. We must protect our borders and enforce our laws.
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