Who is Thomas James Vilsack?
Q: Who is Thomas James Vilsack?
A: Thomas James Vilsack is an American politician who has served as the 32nd and current United States Secretary of Agriculture since 2021 during the Joe Biden presidency.
Q: How long did Vilsack serve as Secretary of Agriculture during the Barack Obama presidency?
A: Vilsack served as Secretary of Agriculture from 2009 to 2017 during the Barack Obama presidency.
Q: Where was Vilsack born?
A: Vilsack was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Q: Did Vilsack serve in the Iowa State Senate before becoming governor?
A: Yes, Vilsack served in the Iowa State Senate before he ran for governor in 1998.
Q: Did Vilsack run for president in 2008?
A: Yes, Vilsack said he would run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008 but dropped out of the race a few months later and endorsed New York Senator Hillary Clinton.
Q: How many times did Vilsack run for governor of Iowa?
A: Vilsack won the election for governor of Iowa twice, in 1998 and 2002, but chose not to run again in 2006.
Q: When was Vilsack's nomination for Agriculture Secretary confirmed a second time by the United States Senate?
A: On February 23, 2021, the United States Senate confirmed Vilsack's nomination as Agriculture Secretary for a second time with a 92-7 vote.
