Life is full of challenges, and Bill Weld faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
William Weld is an American attorney, businessman, author, and politician best known for serving as the 68th Governor of Massachusetts from 1991 to 1997. A Harvard graduate, he started as legal counsel for the House Judiciary Committee and later became the U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts and Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. Weld prosecuted high-profile corruption cases before resigning due to an ethics scandal surrounding Attorney General Edwin Meese.
In 1978, Bill Weld ran unsuccessfully for Massachusetts Attorney General, losing to Democratic incumbent Francis X. Bellotti.
In 1996, Bill Weld was the Republican nominee for the United States Senate in Massachusetts, but lost to Democratic incumbent John Kerry.
In July 1997, Bill Weld's nomination to become United States Ambassador to Mexico by President Bill Clinton stalled after Jesse Helms refused to hold a hearing on the nomination.
On September 15, 1997, after a six-week battle, Bill Weld conceded defeat and withdrew his nomination for ambassadorship.
In 1997, Bill Weld resigned as governor to focus on his nomination by President Bill Clinton to serve as United States Ambassador to Mexico. However, the nomination was later withdrawn.
In October 2005, Bill Weld's term as chief executive of Decker College ended as the college was closing under bankruptcy protection.
In 2005, the Education Department withdrew federal student aid, which precipitated Decker's bankruptcy.
On June 1, 2006, the Republican State Convention voted 61% to 39% to endorse Faso over Weld.
In 2006, Bill Weld sought the Republican nomination for Governor of New York but withdrew from the race when the party endorsed John Faso.
In 2006, the matter of Decker College closing under bankruptcy protection followed Weld into the race for Governor of New York.
In 2012, bankruptcy court finding that the Council on Occupational Education had failed to tell the truth in stating that Decker's online programs were never accredited.
On March 27, 2016, The Wall Street Journal reported in an opinion article that a bankruptcy trustee alleged that a Department of Education employee was trying to exact revenge against Decker CEO William Weld.
In April 2019, Bill Weld announced that he would challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 Republican primaries.
On March 18, 2020, Bill Weld suspended his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
Donald John Trump is an American politician media personality and...
Sony Group Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate with headquarters...
Kamala Harris is an American politician and attorney notable as...
Martin Luther King Jr was a pivotal leader in the...
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr served as the th U S...
John F Kennedy JFK was the th U S President...
55 minutes ago Mike Johnson faces scrutiny over Medicaid claims amid Trump's bill promotion.
56 minutes ago Jesper Fast Retires: NHL Career Ends with Carolina Hurricanes Announcement
56 minutes ago Schauffele defends McIlroy, explains Scheffler leak, and addresses driver controversy at US Open.
56 minutes ago Jarren Duran Trade Rumors: Padres Show Interest in Red Sox All-Star Outfielder
2 hours ago Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca, Son Found Safe After Being Reported Missing
2 hours ago Zohran Mamdani gains momentum in NYC mayoral race with key endorsements
Cristiano Ronaldo often called CR is a Portuguese professional footballer...
Donald John Trump is an American politician media personality and...
Michael Jordan also known as MJ is an American businessman...
LeBron James nicknamed King James is a professional basketball player...
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer widely considered one...
Elon Musk is a prominent businessman best known for leading...