Santa Claus (politician)
American politician and Anglican monk / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Santa Claus (born Thomas Patrick O'Connor, May 1947)[1] is an American politician, monk, and child welfare activist. Claus gained recognition as a member of the North Pole, Alaska City Council,[2] and was a candidate for the 2022 Alaska's at-large congressional district special election.[3] He changed his name to match the legendary character in 2005, to help bring awareness to his advocacy for children's health and welfare, a time during which he engaged in a nation-wide tour to champion that cause.[4] Claus has expanded his advocacy as a congressional candidate into the broader sphere of democratic socialism, including support for Medicare for All, coronavirus relief, a wealth tax, and student loan cancellation.[5]
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Santa Claus | |
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Member of the North Pole City Council | |
In office October 2015 ā October 2018 | |
In office October 2019 ā October 2022 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Patrick O'Connor May 1947 (1947-05) (age 76) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Independent |
Residence(s) | North Pole, Alaska |
Education | New York University (BA, MA) |
Website | www |
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