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Scott Bensing serves as the Executive Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee under the leadership of Senator John Ensign of Nevada. He recently served as Chief of Staff for Senator John Ensign from 2000 - 2006. As Senator Ensign’s top aide, Scott was responsible for the senator’s Capitol Hill office and staff, as well as offices in Las Vegas, Reno, and Carson City. Scott has worked for Senator Ensign in his current capacity since the senator was elected to his freshman term in November of 2000.
Prior to Senator Ensign’s election to the U.S. Senate, Scott served as Deputy Campaign Manager and Policy Director for the senator’s campaign and for four years as then-Congressman Ensign’s Legislative Director. Scott first came to Capitol Hill as a Navy Lieutenant working for the Secretary of the Navy as a congressional liaison officer. Other naval assignments Scott held include Combat Information Center officer and Chief Engineer aboard the USS David R. Ray (DD 971) during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf during the first Gulf War and aide to RADM Donald Dyer, USN, Commander of the NATO Standing Naval Force Atlantic.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and a Masters in Public Administration from The American University in Washington, D.C.
Scott resides in Reno, Nevada, with his wife and four children.
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Scott Bensing (Nov 24, 2008)
Election Day came and went, but the fight is not over. A run-off election in Georgia could very well determine Republicans’ ability to stave-off the disastrous legislation... more
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Scott Bensing (Oct 30, 2008)
For the past several months I have been discussing with you the upcoming election, the issues affecting it and the candidates running for office. Well, we are nearing the... more
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Scott Bensing (Oct 08, 2008)
In a few short weeks, Americans will go to the polls to cast their ballot. During this period politicians will be making their final push to convince an engaged electorate... more
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Scott Bensing (Sep 25, 2008)
When choosing who to support in politics, different people have various standards. Some are single issue voters and won’t cast a ballot for a candidate who disagrees with... more
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Scott Bensing (Aug 20, 2008)
Who are you voting for this fall? The answer to that question is none of my business. In fact, it is a fundamental American right to have your vote be as private as you wish.... more
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Scott Bensing (Aug 07, 2008)
As the price of gas continues to strain all Americans, Democrats in Congress chose to go on vacation – something many Americans cannot do this year. Instead of staying in... more
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Scott Bensing (Jul 03, 2008)
As America's 232nd birthday approaches, the stakes have never been higher.
Friday marks the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence - one of... more
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Scott Bensing (Jun 23, 2008)
Democrats are getting desperate. Even with all their pomp and circumstance and rhetoric about their dominance of the political arena, they are taking the steps of a desperate... more
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Scott Bensing (Jun 05, 2008)
The United States Senate is known as the “World’s Greatest Deliberative Body.” A group of men and women charged with writing laws and debating foreign and domestic policy.... more
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Scott Bensing (May 28, 2008)
Former Governor and failed Senate candidate Jeanne Shaheen is a remarkable story of firsts for New Hampshire. She was the first woman elected to the state’s highest office.... more