- Politician. He began his political career with election to the Lowell, Massachusetts, City Council and later served as a Middlesex County commissioner before winning a seat in the House and later the U.S. Senate.
- 1992 US Presidential candidate.
- He was the leading rival to Bill Clinton for the Democratic nomination in the 1992 election. Bill Clinton defeated him in the primaries, and went on to win the election.
- U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1978-1984).
- Member of the US Democratic Party.
- Had three daughters with his wife, Nicola Sauvage. They were Ashley, Katina, and Molly.
- Served in the Peace Corps before entering U.S. politics.
- Had a twin sister, Thaleia Schlesinger.
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