Introduction – Gary A. Butts

To Joe Gandelman, thanks for giving me the opportunity to participate in your fine blog.

To my fellow moderates, I would like to introduce myself:

I was born in 1952 and am an attorney / consultant residing in Irvine, CA. My Bachelor of Arts degree is from U.C.L.A. in Political Science (achieved in 2 years) and my Juris Doctorate degree is from Pepperdine University School of Law. Major clients over the years have included Seal Beach Leisure World and Crystal Cathedral Ministries / Hour of Power where I was legal counsel for over 14 years.

My interest in politics began at the age of 14 while serving as a page in the U.S. House of Representatives. During my tenure of over a year, I worked under Gerald R. Ford, then House Minority Leader. As a young attorney, I worked for the Committee to Re-Elect President Jimmy Carter. I have continued my association with President Carter over the years and am active in Carter Center activities in Atlanta, GA.

I am the Founder of ModerateVoters.org, a site of news and commentary of particular interest to moderate and centrist voters.

I look forward to sharing my thoughts with this community and participating in meaningful dialogue with my fellow moderates.

“‘Moderate’ is not a 4-letter word.” Gary A. Butts, Founder, ModerateVoters.org