Age: 61; born Jan. 31, 1941.
Residence: St. Louis.
Career: Practicing attorney 1965-77; St. Louis city alderman, 1971-1976; U.S. House, since 1977; House Democratic leader, 1994-2002.
Personal: Wife, Jane; three children.
Quote: "It is time for me personally to take a different direction, look at the country's challenge from a different perspective and take on this president and the Republican Party from a different vantage point." -- Comment upon giving up the House Democratic leadership position in November
Residence: St. Louis.
Career: Practicing attorney 1965-77; St. Louis city alderman, 1971-1976; U.S. House, since 1977; House Democratic leader, 1994-2002.
Personal: Wife, Jane; three children.
Quote: "It is time for me personally to take a different direction, look at the country's challenge from a different perspective and take on this president and the Republican Party from a different vantage point." -- Comment upon giving up the House Democratic leadership position in November