Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Helping save the auto industry, protecting the Great Lakes, covering pre-existing conditions. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. [79], Peters is a gun owner. In a statement to Elle, Heidi described those several days as painful and traumatic.. The Center for Effective Lawmaking cited that a key to Garys success was his effectiveness in coalition-building. Peters said his wife was told go home and wait to miscarry. Peters opponent, John James, is a staunch pro-life advocate, even referring to abortions as genocide during his 2018 senate campaign, according to audio released by the Michigan Democratic Party. [89], Peters received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 2019. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In the last TWO WEEKS Gary Peters has flip-flopped on SCOTUS nominees in election years. [26] Both the Michigan State House of Representatives and the Senate passed a bill sponsored by Peters which banned any new wells under the state waters of the Great Lakes except in case of a state energy emergency. [6], Gary Charles Peters was born December 1, 1958, in Pontiac, Michigan,[7] where he grew up. Market data provided by Factset. Michigan Senator Gary Peters writes the 'personal and painful' story of his wife's medically necessary abortion By People Staff Published on January 26, 2022 04:30 PM U.S. Rep. Gary Peters, a Bloomfield Hills Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, blasted the abortion insurance law when it took effect and is scheduled to discuss the measure on Thursday morning . But the situation became more critical when Heidis health deteriorated, so the couple found a doctor at another hospital who agreed to do the procedure. The possibility is not lost on Peters which is exactly why he decided to tell his story when he did. He was also a member of the Natural Resources and the Mental Health and Human Services Committee. "[50], In 2011, Peters was one of 118 house Democrats who signed a letter to the president urging him to support the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), a multinational organization that provides health services (including birth control) to women, children and families in more than 150 countries. American politician and naval officer (born 1958), "Senator Peters" redirects here. Brown is under heightened . Peters resigned as state lottery commissioner to devote his full energy to the campaign. Ochoa has a bachelors of arts in Communications from Oakland University, as well as a master of arts in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University. Gary Peters, the 1963 American League Rookie of Year for the Chicago White Sox, died at 85, the team announced Thursday. Here are 4 details to know about Colleen Ochoa and their relationship. He's pitched himself as a bipartisan bridge builder who gets real results for Michigan behind the scenes, in contrast to his charismaticand TV-ready opponent. As they waited, Heidis health deteriorated and doctors said that, without an abortion, she would lose her uterus and would be at risk of dying from sepsis. [14], Peters's reserve duty included time in the Persian Gulf supporting Operation Southern Watch; he served overseas again during increased military activity following the September11 attacks. Peters is an avid motorcyclerider who founded the bipartisan caucus in 2017. The Democratic lawmaker revealed to Elle Magazine that in the 1980s, his then-wife Heidi had an abortion at four months because her pregnancy wasnt viable and her life was at risk. As the Democratic nominee for attorney general, he lost in November 2002 to Republican Mike Cox by about 5,200 votes less than a 0.17 percent margin. We've received your submission. Peters was a sitting congressman hardened by several tough previous elections when he beat Republican Terri Lynn Land in 2014 for the seat vacated by the retiring Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich. His victory put him ina class by himself as the lone new Democrat. [14] During his Navy service, Peters earned the Seabee Combat Warfare Specialist designation and carried out assignments as an assistant supply officer. Before his election to Congress, Peters served in the United States Navy Reserve, spent 22 years as an investment advisor, and worked briefly in academia. In the late 1980s, his first wife had a wanted pregnancy that failed at four months, but her miscarriage did not proceed naturally, causing a health emergency. Less than a month before the election, he became the first sitting U.S. senator ever to publicly reveal a personal family experience with abortion. I swore an oath as a combat officer to defend the Constitution & I will do that for the next 6 years. They followed the doctors recommendation, and Heidi was rushed into an emergency abortion at another hospital. This article was published more than2 years ago. He represented Michigan's 9th congressional district from 2009 to 2013. Speaking to reporters, he said: "It's speculation on Wall Street that we're still paying the price for here, particularly in Detroit that almost brought the auto industry to a collapse because of what we saw on Wall Street. In that part-time position, he taught one class a semester, plus preparing additional student activities including two policy forums, and developing a journal of Michigan politics and policy, for $65,000 a year. Michigan Senator Gary Peters opened up publicly about his family's "gut-wrenching" personal experience with abortion in an interview published on Monday. A post shared by Senator Gary Peters (@sengarypeters) on Oct 20, 2018 at 4:03pm PDT. The mental anguish someone goes through is intense, Peters, a Michigan Democrat, said in an interview with Elle magazine published on Monday, trying to have a miscarriage for a child that was wanted.. In 2014, he was elected to replace Senator Carl Levin. "If it weren't for urgent and critical medical care, I could have lost my life," Peters' former wife said in a statement quoted by the magazine. Growing up, Gary learned the importance of hard work and fairness from his parents. Its important for folks to understand that these things happen to folks every day, he explains to Elle. Republicans believe they have a real pick-up opportunity in the Great Lakes State in their effort to maintain control of the Senate. [28][29] Peters decided not to contest the election results despite reported irregularities. His campaign said he was not available for an interview Monday afternoon. [36], Due to the state's population decline, as reflected by the 2010 Federal Census, Michigan lost one congressional district. Peters accused Johnson and Republicans of using the committee to try to manufacture dirt on the former vice president and to help President Donald Trumps campaign. [76], In March 2017, Peters cosponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S. 720), which made it a federal crime for Americans to encourage or participate in boycotts against Israel and Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories if protesting actions by the Israeli government. He continued being a leading voice for Michigan whether it was advocating for the auto rescue and Michigan manufacturing or ensuring small businesses had access to the capital needed to start, grow and succeed after the Great Recession. [92][93][94][15][95], Peters is an avid motorcyclist and has made a tradition of annual motorcycle tours of Michigan. [61][62][63], Peters faced Republican nominee John E. James in the November 2020 general election. He was elected to the Rochester Hills City Council in 1991 and represented the 14th district in the Michigan Senate from 1995 to 2002. A Michigan politician this week told the "gut-wrenching and complicated" story of when his ex-wife chose to have an abortion decades ago. There isn't much information about his wife on the internet as he loved to keep his personal life away from the media. [46] In Congress, Peters opposed a plan to provide disaster relief aid, the funds for which would have come from the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loan program. While working a full-time job, he went on to earn an M.B.A. in Finance from the University of Detroit Mercy, an M.A. The mental anguish someone goes through is intense, trying to have a miscarriage for a child that was wanted, Peters told the magazine. "Gary was there every step of the way. [4], On January 28, 2021, Peters was selected as chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the 2022 election cycle. Ask Amy: I wanted flowers after my miscarriage. Jan. 26Gary Peters, a former Mercer High School pitcher and former Major League Baseball player, has died at the age of 85. She had to go to a second hospital to get an abortion, Mr. Peters said, because the first hospital had an anti-abortion policy and would not make an exception. Peters had a 124-103 career record with a 3.25 ERA and 1,420 strikeouts in 359 appearances (286 starts). His Republican rival, John James, is a vocal opponent of abortion. A gun owner himself, he participated in Chris Murphys gun control filibuster, which was a response to the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting. Six years later, Republicans are now playing defense with a dozenincumbents now in competitive races. Peters' wife had an abortion because of a. [citation needed], In September 2011, Peters opted to run in the newly redrawn 14th district. I recommend you immediately find another physician who can do this procedure quickly, Peters recalled to Elle. He was reelected in 1998 and served until 2002, stepping down then due to the state's term limits. Its a story of gut-wrenching and complicated decisions but its important for folks to understand families face these situations every day.. [55], Peters's largest independent supporter was the Senate Majority PAC, which spent almost $3.2million for ads attacking Peters's opponent in the race. . Steve Bannon attacked Fox News at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday, declaring that the network had. He cited President Trumps nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court as posing a threat to womens reproductive rights, saying that hers could be the vote to potentially overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision protecting the right to an abortion. Peters has embraced his unflashy persona. He later earned a diploma from the College of Naval Command and Staff, U.S. [80] In 2010, he had a D rating from the National Rifle Association; by 2020, Peters had an F rating. [1] He was unopposed in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican Terri Lynn Land in the general election. Peters and three other Democratic legislators this week formed the Spending Cuts and Deficit Reduction Working Group and proposed a series of bills to cut spending. . Now he's changing his tune because Chuck Schumer told him to. (AP Photos), 4) Peters is aformer Lt. The White Sox send our condolences to the family and friends of Gary Peters, who has passed away at the age of 85. 1963 Rookie of the Year 2x All-Star Led the A.L. In 2006, she signed a newspaper ad that promoted the end of abortion and said that Roe v. Wade had a barbaric legacy. Democrats view her as likely to seek to restrict womens reproductive rights. Performance & security by Cloudflare. The Peters-James face-off is expected to top $100 million in spending, making it the most expensive election in Michigan's history, according to theMichigan Campaign Finance Network. In 1994, Gary was elected to the Michigan State Senate and served two terms. The White Sox announced on Thursday that Gary Peters, star pitcher from the 50s and 60s, has died. Senator Gary Peters revealed his ex-wife's "gut-wrenching" decision to have a lifesaving abortion, becoming one of the first members of Congress to open up about the procedure. Learn More. "My mother was the cornerstone of our family. Peters was named to the American League All-Star roster in 1964 and 1967 and finished in the top 10 in the Most Valuable Player voting in 1963, 1964 and 1967. In an exclusive interview with Elle magazine,. 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Gary Peters participates in Senate filibuster over gun control", "U.S. Clinton told the crowd that the Democratic candidates support middle-out economic policies such as raising the minimum wage and not trickle-down. All rights reserved. When the couple returned to the hospital, Peters said, a faint heartbeat was still detectable, and doctors encouraged Heidi to get an abortion a procedure banned under hospital policy. [71], In the Bipartisan Index created by The Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy, Peters was ranked the 17th most bipartisan member of the U.S. Senate (and the 4th most bipartisan Democrat) during the 115th U.S. Legal Statement. Peters is the top Democrat on the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. "We have a real shot to take the majority in the United States Senate," Peters said on Saturday. Exceptions to the bill's background check requirement included transfers between members of law enforcement, loaning firearms for hunting or sporting events on a temporary basis, providing them as gifts to members of one's immediate family, transferring them as part of an inheritance, or giving one to another person temporarily for immediate self-defense. Peters has vowed to vote against confirming Barrett, writing in a Sept. 26 statement that the stakes of the vacancy couldnt be higher, noting the high court will hear a Republican-led case seeking to throw out the Affordable Care Act a week after the election. [45] House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank said Peters was the "single most effective person" in fighting against the forces that wanted to let Detroit go bankrupt.