George Bachrach
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George A. Bachrach is an American politician, attorney, and educator who currently teaches journalism at Boston University
.
A 1973 graduate of Trinity College
and a 1976 graduate of Boston University School of Law
. Bachrach worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County
and as a campaign manager and administrative assistant for Congressman Ed Markey
before his election to the State Senate in 1980.
In 1986, Bachrach unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives
. He finished second in a seven-way Democratic primary in the Massachusetts's 8th congressional district
behind Joseph Patrick Kennedy II, who later won the general election.
Bachrach ran for Governor of Massachusetts
in 1994, losing the Democratic primary to Mark Roosevelt
. In 1998, he again sought the Democratic nomination for the 8th District
seat in the United States House of Representatives but finished third in the primary, losing to Mike Capuano
, who later won the seat.
Since leaving politics, Bachrach founded Bachrach & Company, a public affairs and strategic marketing firm. He occasionally provides commentary on New England Cable News
.
Boston University
Boston University is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. With more than 4,000 faculty members and more than 31,000 students, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the United States and one of Boston's largest employers...
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A 1973 graduate of Trinity College
Trinity College (Connecticut)
Trinity College is a private, liberal arts college in Hartford, Connecticut. Founded in 1823, it is the second-oldest college in the state of Connecticut after Yale University. The college enrolls 2,300 students and has been coeducational since 1969. Trinity offers 38 majors and 26 minors, and has...
and a 1976 graduate of Boston University School of Law
Boston University School of Law
Boston University School of Law is the law school affiliated with Boston University, and is ranked #22 among American law schools by US News and World Report magazine. It is the second-oldest law school in Massachusetts and one of the first law schools in the country to admit students regardless...
. Bachrach worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Middlesex County
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
-National protected areas:* Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge* Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge* Longfellow National Historic Site* Lowell National Historical Park* Minute Man National Historical Park* Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge...
and as a campaign manager and administrative assistant for Congressman Ed Markey
Ed Markey
Edward John "Ed" Markey is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1976. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes most of Boston's northern and western suburbs, such as Medford and Framingham. Markey is the Dean of both the Massachusetts and New England House delegations...
before his election to the State Senate in 1980.
In 1986, Bachrach unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
. He finished second in a seven-way Democratic primary in the Massachusetts's 8th congressional district
Massachusetts's 8th congressional district
Massachusetts's 8th congressional district is in eastern Massachusetts, including part of Boston and the immediately adjacent cities of Cambridge, Somerville, and Chelsea. With an area of just , it is the smallest by area of Massachusetts's ten congressional districts. It is currently represented...
behind Joseph Patrick Kennedy II, who later won the general election.
Bachrach ran for Governor of Massachusetts
Governor of Massachusetts
The Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is the executive magistrate of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States. The current governor is Democrat Deval Patrick.-Constitutional role:...
in 1994, losing the Democratic primary to Mark Roosevelt
Mark Roosevelt
Mark Roosevelt has been since January 2011 the President of Antioch College. He was previously the superintendent of the Pittsburgh Public Schools, the second largest school district in Pennsylvania, until December 31, 2010....
. In 1998, he again sought the Democratic nomination for the 8th District
Massachusetts's 8th congressional district
Massachusetts's 8th congressional district is in eastern Massachusetts, including part of Boston and the immediately adjacent cities of Cambridge, Somerville, and Chelsea. With an area of just , it is the smallest by area of Massachusetts's ten congressional districts. It is currently represented...
seat in the United States House of Representatives but finished third in the primary, losing to Mike Capuano
Mike Capuano
Michael Everett "Mike" Capuano is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district, which was once represented by John F. Kennedy and Tip O'Neill, includes the northern three-fourths of Boston, as well as Somerville and Cambridge...
, who later won the seat.
Since leaving politics, Bachrach founded Bachrach & Company, a public affairs and strategic marketing firm. He occasionally provides commentary on New England Cable News
New England Cable News
New England Cable News is a regional 24-hour cable news television network owned and operated by NBCUniversal serving the New England region of the United States. It is very similar to CNN in structure and style, but focuses more on regional news. The channel is also similar to Northwest Cable...
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