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Robert Ellsworth Wise Jr. (born January 6, 1948) is an American politician who served as the 33rd Governor of West Virginia from 2001 to 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Wise also served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 until 2001.
Jan 12, 2023 · Bob Wise’s product line featured some of the coolest surfboards boards between San Francisco and Santa Cruz. Wise’s first shops were never right on the beach, but surfers still found him.
- Sam Whiting
- Staff Writer
West Virginia’s senior senator, Robert C. Byrd, once referred to Wise as ‘‘a steam engine with britches.’’ While serving in Congress, Wise met and married the former Sandy Casber, who at the time was counsel to the House ways and means committee.
Jan 15, 2001 · While in Congress, Wise served in his party’s leadership as an at-large whip, a regional whip, and parliamentarian. Elected governor in 2000, Wise targeted education, economic development, and health care during his administration.
Jan 4, 2023 · The founder of Wise Surfboards, one of the longest-running surf shops in San Francisco, passed away on Christmas Eve. He was known for his authenticity, no-nonsense approach and local surf culture.
- Joe Kukura
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Robert Ellsworth Wise Jr. (born January 6, 1948) is an American politician who served as the 33rd Governor of West Virginia from 2001 to 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Wise also served in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 until 2001.
Bob Wise won the governorship in 2000 in a victory over incumbent Cecil Underwood. As governor, Wise focused on education and economic development. Through his efforts, the PROMISE Scholarship program was funded with lottery revenue, and video poker machines were outlawed.
