Jim Edgar

Jim Edgar

politician United States

Jim Edgar was a prominent American politician who served as the 38th Governor of Illinois from 1991 to 1999. A member of the Republican Party, Edgar was known for his moderate stances and his efforts to improve the state's financial health during a challenging economic period. He implemented budget cuts and made significant reforms, including a permanent income tax surcharge that benefitted public schools. Edgar's leadership style emphasized honesty and integrity, earning him respect across party lines. After his governorship, he remained active in politics and public life, serving in various advisory roles and as a professor. Edgar passed away at the age of 79 from complications related to pancreatic cancer.

Born on Jan 22, 1943 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
1,021,469
Power
2,147$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 1,380,004,385 1,021,469 $2,900,000 2,147$
Totals 1 1,380,004,385 1,021,469 $2,900,000 2,147$
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India India: Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a two-term Republican credited with guiding the state toward greater financial stability in the 1990s, died Sunday at the age of 79. 8

The Times of India: Jim Edgar passes: Former Illinois governor dies at 79 from pancreatic cancer; diagnosed earlier this year