Politician/Chris Correy

Christopher Jameson 'The Core' Correy (June 12th, 1973) is an American Football player, Coach, and Politician, who currently serves as a United States Senator from the state of Minnesota. He is a member of the Democratic party.

Before entering politics, Correy served as the Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2009 to 2013, and had played for NFL teams from 1993 to 2004. He was first drafted from the University of Connecticut Huskies to the New England Patriots as the 1st Round's 5th pick, and played on the team until the mid-90s. Correy then joined the Denver Broncos in 1997, and subsequently played in the 1997 and 1998 Superbowls, which the Broncos won. Correy's position was Wide receiver. After a couple coaching jobs, Correy ran in the 2012 Minnesota Senate election, following the retirement of Democratic Senator Bill Battals.

Correy has been described as a Moderate Democrat, and currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Moderate Democratic Coalition. His Bipartisan stance has been both praised and criticized by analysts and fellow congressmen. Correy was a staunch endorser and supporter of the Scott Administration, particularly Vice-President Ray Chance and received the Administration's support, in return. Correy opposes what he perceives as "Progressive Marxism" and was one of 136 Bipartisan members of Congress who did not attend the 2029 Inauguration in protest of Vice President Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez A decision that was met with mixed reactions.

Early life and Career
Corry was born on June 12th, 1973. His father Frank was a Union Leader, and his mother Anita was a homemaker. Correy was born in raised in Hartford, Connecticut, particularly in and around the Upper Albany neighborhoods. Correy was the oldest of three children, as well as the eldest son of the family. Correy's sister, Martha, was a journalist and subsequent campaign aide to Connecticut Attorney General, and eventual U.S. Senator, Joseph Lieberman. Correy's childhood hobbies included playing football with his siblings, a career both he and Correy's youngest brother, Jack, later pursued. All three of them worked at Fast Food Restaurants during the summer, to pay for personal luxuries when family money was scarce.

Correy attended and graduated from Hartford Public High School, receiving a subsequent scholarship for football at the University of Connecticut, and joining the UConn Huskies. He played as a wide receiver for the team, before being drafted to play in the NFL for the New England Patriots thus beginning his professional career.

Political Career
Correy's father Frank had been a life-long Democrat, representing both Civil Rights and Union Rights in the city of Hartford. Frank Correy had once ran for a seat on the Hartford City Council, but lost the election. Correy's sister Martha was a campaign aide to Connecticut Attorney General, and eventual U.S. Senator, Joseph Lieberman, starting in the 1980s and working until the latter's retirement in the Senate. During Lieberman's 2006 Senate campaign, Correy and his sister were part of the Connecticut for Lieberman Party. Correy left the party in 2007 after the election had concluded and subsequently moved to Minnesota, returning to the Democratic Party.

In 2012, Minnesota Senator Bill Battals (Pronounced Battles) announced his retirement from the United States Senate. Correy had previously announced his retirement from coaching the Minnesota Vikings following the end of the Post-season and Superbowl, and decided to run for the open seat. Correy's primary opponent was Mary White, a Tax Analyst from the city of Minneapolis. Voters that year were similarly anticipating the run of Farmer-Labor party member, Paul Patricks, but he did not run. Correy easily defeated White, with a margin of 63.9%. Correy faced businessman, Mark Blank, also from Minneapolis, in the general election. Given Correy's history as the Minnesota coach, Correy easily won the election, with 53.4% of the vote.

U.S. Senate
Correy has often been described as both a 'Bipartisan' and a 'Moderate' Democrat, particularly on Cultural issues. He is described by the TPP Metrics association as "Fiscally Very Liberal, Socially Liberal." Correy consistently has crossed party lines in support of Pro-Life policy, Tax Reduction, and Gun Rights. Progressives on the left have sometimes remarked of Correy as a Black Conservative, a term Correy has denied. Correy supports what he calls a "Traditional Democratic Agenda," Which focuses on Increased funding on Housing, Food Stamps, and Healthcare. Economically, critics from both sides of the aisle have resorted to calling Correy either a 'Social Democrat Capitalist' or a 'Keynesian Neoliberal.' Some have compared him to his family's former political influence, Joe Lieberman.

Correy is known for his opposition to the Progressive wing of the Democrat party, stating that it is "No longer discernible from Marxist Socialism." Correy also opposes what he calls recent 'Socialistic influence' in the party. This regularly put him at odds with other members of the Democrat party, as well as more Liberal members of the Republican Party. Correy once remarked in a '60 Minutes' interview that it was "Hard for me to get through to people, especially my own colleagues. They had these extravagant plans on raising taxes on everyone, including the poor. . . . I can assure you, no matter how many people may 'support' it in the legislature, nobody actually wants to have to deal with higher taxes, especially not the poor." This comment predictably garnered him controversy from Progressives in the party, but support among moderates and Conservatives.

In 2018, Correy defeated Republican Gabriel Lake 55% to 42%, winning a second term.

During the Vice-Presidency of Ray Chance, Correy worked close with members of the Republican party on President Scott's domestic policy. Correy, like Chance, was staunchly opposed to the centrist and inconsistent fiscal policy of Incumbent President Samuel Oak, which prioritized on lowering service eligibility but raising taxes. Once Chance had become the Republican Nominee for Vice-president, Chance endorsed the him, Scott, and the Republican Ticket, stating that the Democratic Keye-Griffin ticket "Wouldn't have changed anything, fiscally."

Following the 2020 election, Correy was offered the position of Secretary for the department of Health and Human Services on the Scott Administration's cabinet, but declined the offer with 'polite dismissal,' stating that the Senate still needed "Thinking Democrats." Correy subsequently supported over 35% of the Scott Administration's legislation, including Scott's Universal Healthcare, Drug Recreationalization, and Abortion bans.

Correy endorsed Democratic Senator Vincent Sauce in the 2024 Presidential Election. However, he later remarked that "It doesn't matter. They're both honest, listening people, who know how to be professionals." and that he'd be content with either winning the election. Correy was among one of the first to ask for the Resignation and Withdrawl of Vice-Presidential Candidate Nickolai Alaric of Hawaii, who had been discovered to be involved in multiple unwarranted Sexual advances toward Campaign staff and fellow Legislators.

Correy once again won re-election in 2024 against Republican candidate Harold Schaeffer, with a margin of 53% to 46%.Upon starting his new term in 2025, Correy subsequently became the Vice-Chair of the Moderate Democratic Caucus, succeeding Zelda Hyrule who had been elevated to the Caucus Chair.

Correy was one of only 2, but highly influential, Democrats that opposed impeachment or censure action against the Scott administration for the 2028 Military Finance Crisis, stating "Republicans have impeached people for less, and Democrats have forgiven people for worse. America doesn't need this for mere fiscal matters." The crisis was later resolved, and the Administration remained. Correy was an early supporter of Ray Chance in the 2028 Presidential election, but did not formally endorse him until Super Tuesday of that year, upon Governor Gertrude Donahue's nomination of Self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the Democratic Running mate. Correy became the primary Democratic voice in the opposition against Cortez, and was credited as weaponizing the Caucus against Cortez. Vice-President Chance later remarked during his campaign that "The Senate would forcefully reject and vomit them out before they'd ever accept a Socialist President." and Correy later re-affirmed this in a message to the Chamber in August. Following the win of Donahue and Cortez, Rumors began circulating of Correy's departure from the party.

Correy was one of 136 Bipartisan members of congress that did not attend the 2029 Presidential inauguration for Democratic President Gertrude Donahue. The primary reason was stated as Vice-President Cortez. Correy's, as well as the other Democratic abstainees' decisions, were met with harsh criticism from the President, Vice-President, and the Progressive majority in the Democratic party. Correy once again received primary threats in the Senate for his next election in 2030.

As of March 1st, 2029, Correy has stated that he "Not Opposed" to changing his party at some point.

Taxes and Economy
Correy supports lowering Low-Income taxes, and raising High-Income taxes. Correy also supports both Wealth and Carbon taxes. He supports both Raising the Minimum wage, and Providing Government Aide to the poor, however, he opposes a Universal Basic Income stating "It might seem to be a failed dream to some, but I did, infact, work for a living. UBI's just take money from other working people, and gives it to the lazy, and that's called Socialism. I dislike Socialism." Correy was immediately criticized for this statement, with critics citing his immediate scholarship and celebrity entitlement as an NFL Player. Correy attempted to clarify, stating that he meant his summer employment as a teenager, but reaffirmed his prior statement.

Education
Correy "Supports everything educational" in terms of legislation. He supports both Free college (Both Community and Tuition), Free Preschool, Teacher salaries, and School Choice. Correy often cites disproportionate and unequal education access in poor black communities. Correy also supports increased Education for both the Unemployed and the Incarcerated, supporting President Scott's 'American Rebuild Plan,' which created the programs.

Gun Rights
Correy is a consistent supporter of Gun rights, often stating of the passable gun-control legislation in the Senate "Stuff like this hasn't worked before, and I can sure as heck tell you, it won't work now. It would just be re-affirming the right's fear of Government overreach." Correy supports both Background checks and Gun Registration, but states "To me, it's not important, and to you, it shouldn't be." Correy supports allowing gun owners to carry guns in more places, both with and without a permit. Correy also supports allowing teachers to arm themselves, which gained a lot of attention during his 2012 Election campaign. Correy said of the issue during a rally "Who the here wants another school shooting? I don't. Some of these states with the shootings already have loose gun laws, supposedly. So, when you think about it, If these idiotic children can get guns in these states, why can't we also let the Teachers get weapons, as well? Especially since we're talking so much about anti-discipline and anti-police in schools, nowadays." This received a mixed response from the attendees of the rally. Despite this, Correy holds a solid C from the NRA.

Social issues
Correy is known for his extravagantly Pro-life stance, often remarking that the Democratic party "Needs to use that Choice to choose Smart." He is a member of the Democrats for Life of America, serving alongside Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia. This stance often puts him at odds with the rest of the Democratic party, and subsequently cost him the 'Very Liberal' marking on his Metric Report. Correy constantly receives Primary threats from members of the party, but is rarely actually challenged.

Correy supports Homosexual Rights, although he claims that it's "Not a choice I would make." Correy also supports Homosexuals and Transgenders in the Armed Forces, stating "There are people of all identities and genders who want to support their country. True service defies their politics, and true service defies their identities. Those who truly wish to serve should serve as they please."

Correy supports Immigration reform, as did the majority of both parties at the time. Correy supported Vice-President Ray Chance's Pathway to Citizenship for undocumented immigrants, managing to pass the bill first in 2021, and a similar bill in 2027.

Appropriations Committee
-Department of Defense Sub-Committee

-Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Sub-Committee

-Department of Homeland Security Sub-Committee

-Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Sub-Committee

-Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Sub-Committee

-State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Sub-Committee (Ranking Member)

Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee
-Economic Policy Sub-Committee (Ranking Member)

-Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection Sub-Committee

-Securities, Insurance, and Investment Sub-Committee

Caucuses
-Moderate Democratic Coalition (Vice-Chair)

Personal life
Correy married Kathryn Knoll in 2003, but divorced her the following year. Correy has not been married since. Correy has stated that he "Has had many romantic partners" during his career, but claimed that none of them "Justified Marriage." Several Feminist organizations criticized him for this remark, prompting a public response from sports reporter Nancy Thames, woman he had once dated, stating "Correy was the most respectable man I ever met." Correy has also admitted to visiting nightclubs in the goal of finding singles to date.

Correy is a Born Again Christian and an avid Baptist. Correy once stated that he was ordained, but does not (And has not) preached at a church. Corry often speaks with other ministers on issues of faith in both the Black Community and the United States. He has claimed that his faith is an "Active part" in his politics, and claims that he wishes to "Put a friendly face" on Christianity.

Correy frequently attends Little League and College football games, oftentimes announcing play-by-play for them. Correy started the 'Chris Correy Sports Campaign' which helps provide funding to local little-league sports teams and school sports.