Richard Andrew Gephardt, born January 31, 1941, is a renowned American attorney, lobbyist, and politician who served as the United States Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district from 1977 to 2005. A stalwart member of the Democratic Party, he held the esteemed positions of House majority leader from 1989 to 1995 and minority leader from 1995 to 2003.
Throughout his illustrious career, Gephardt has been a prominent figure in American politics, with notable runs for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988 and 2004. He has also been mentioned as a potential vice presidential nominee on multiple occasions, including in 1988, 1992, 2000, 2004, and 2008.
Since his retirement from politics, Gephardt has transitioned into a successful career as a lobbyist. He founded a Washington-based public affairs firm, Gephardt Government Affairs, as well as an Atlanta-based labor consultancy, the Gephardt Group, and a direct primary care group, SolidaritUS Health. In addition, he provides consulting services to prominent organizations such as DLA Piper, FTI Consulting, and Goldman Sachs.
Furthermore, Gephardt is an active member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One and co-chairs the Council for Responsible Social Media alongside former Massachusetts lieutenant governor Kerry Healey. His impressive array of professional endeavors and affiliations has solidified his position as a respected figure in American politics and beyond.
