As per our current Database, Bobby Rush is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Bobby Rush is 77 years, 5 months and 8 days old. Bobby Rush will celebrate 78rd birthday on a Saturday 23rd of November 2024. Below we countdown to Bobby Rush upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Bobby Rush |
Occupation | Politician |
Age | 77 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Born | November 23, 1946 (Albany, GA) |
Birthday | November 23 |
Town/City | Albany, GA |
Nationality | GA |
Bobby Rush’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Bobby Rush was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.
Politician and Democrat who took office as a U.S. Representative for Illinois's 1st congressional district in 1993. He has been an integral member of the Congressional Black Caucus and he made an unsuccessful bid to become the Mayor of Chicago in 1999.
He co-founded the Illinois chapter of the Black Panthers.
He became the first person to defeat Barack Obama in an election, which he did in the 2000 Democratic primary for Illinois' 1st congressional district.
His son Huey was killed in Chicago at the age of 29.
He addressed the House while wearing a hoodie in honor of slain teenager Trayvon Martin on March 28, 2012.