Brian A. Taylor

Brian A. Taylor is a former Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 14th Congressional District (map) of Pennsylvania.He is the former Democratic nominee to challenge incumbent Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) since he unexpectedly recently withdrew from the race.

Bio
Brian A. Taylor a 2000 Sto-Rox Graduate, In 2002 he enlisted in the US Air Force. Graduated from basic training in Feb 2002 and was based at Kadena AFB Japan for 2 years. He was deployed 3 times to the Middle East and then resided in Sumter South Carolina where he finished out his military duty.

Brian distinguished himself by outstanding achievement as Power Production Apprentice, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, 379th Expeditionary Mission Support Group and 379th Expeditionary Wing Al Udeid Air Base Qatar.

Supporting Operation Freedom and Iraqi Freedom he was eager to accept new challenges and was a key player in establishing the wing’s first aircraft arresting system maintenance program center. Always prepared he responded to 25 in-flight emergencies, ensuring the lives of five aircrew members. Identified by his peers as the shop’s most talented junior technician he expertly rebuilt a Bak-14 support block saving thousands of dollars in replacement costs.

Since the end of his military duty Brian has been working on several different projects. He was recently on the Pittsburgh evening news for organizing a Christmas card signing drive for wounded vets. He has also help provide toys for tots and has been attending local community, School board and political meetings.

Brian has always had a strong desire to Strive for a better future for all. He has strong ideals on the issues with Education, Health Care, rising gas prices, Social security and taxes being his key concern. He may not be able to solve all of our problems tomorrow, but given the opportunity he will give it everything he has.

2008 elections
Taylor is the former Democratic nominee to challenge incumbent Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.) since he unexpectedly recently withdrew from the race.

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Pennsylvania and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Pennsylvania’s 14th Congressional District