Joe Scarborough Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1994, he was elected to the United States Congress as a representative of Florida
• Was included on Time magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people
• Vanity Fair named him in its list of the "Top Media Power Players" of 2012
• Earned his law degree from the University of Florida in 1990
• Before becoming involved with law, he worked as a musician and high school teacher
• Is primarily known for his conservative commentary on political issues
• Served as the publishing editor of the newspaper The Florida Sun
• Is the author of the bestselling book "The Last Best Hope: Restoring Conservatism and America's Promise․"
• Served on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Oversight and National Security committees during his time in Congress
• His book "Rome Wasn't Burnt in a Day" predicted the collapse of the Republican majority and U․S․ economy due to reckless spending