Bobby Rush

American politician · United States · On the map · Politicians · Born 1946 · age 79

Bobby Lee Rush is an American politician, activist, and pastor who served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 1st congressional district from 1993 to 2023. A civil rights activist during the 1960s, Rush co-founded the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party.

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Rush during the 103rd Congress

Rush at the Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic

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The number-one cause that prevents , that promotes , that protects police lawlessness, is a culprit called the Fraternal Order of Police.
14 June 2020 · As quoted in Bobby Rush: Chicago police union and KKK 'are like kissing, hugging and law-breaking cousins by , 14 June 2020,, Own words