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Sen. Bob Bennett bio

Published: Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 3:09 p.m. MDT
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Party: Republican

Wife: Joyce McKay Bennett

Children: Six

Birthdate: Sept. 18, 1933

Birthplace: Salt Lake City

Education: University of Utah, 1958, political science

Political experience: U. student body president, U.S. senator (1992-current)

Professional highlights: Chief congressional liaison, U.S. Department of Transportation; CEO, Franklin Institute

Quote: "Voters will have to decide which candidate best reflects their values, which candidate's team — Republican or Democrat — has the best solutions for our problems. And which candidate is best positioned, by virtue of seniority and committee assignments, to be of help to Utah."

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