Post-government Career
Card received an honorary degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst on May 25, 2007. While accepting the degree, Card was booed loudly by students and faculty who disapproved of him receiving the honor.
Card considered running in the 2010 special election to fill the United States Senate held by the late Ted Kennedy. State Senator Scott Brown who considered entering the race, promised to drop out if Card decided to run. Card announced on September 11, 2009 that he would not enter the race and that he was throwing his support to Brown, who went on to win the election.
On July 5, 2011, Card was named acting dean of The Bush School of Government and Public Service, at Texas A&M University.
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