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Huck Gutman
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Gutman in 2019
Born
Stanley Gutman

(1943-12-24) December 24, 1943 (age 81)
Alma mater University of Vermont
Duke University
Occupation Academic, political advisor and writer
Spouse(s) Bertha Gutman

Stanley "Huck" Gutman, born on December 24, 1943, is an American professor and political advisor. He teaches English at the University of Vermont. He also used to be a main advisor for Bernie Sanders, who ran for president. Huck Gutman helped write Bernie Sanders's book, Outsider in the White House.

Huck Gutman's Early Life

Stanley Gutman was born on December 24, 1943. He went to the University of Vermont for college. While he was there, he got a fun nickname: "Huck." This name came from the famous book character Huckleberry Finn. He got it because he often walked around campus without shoes. Later, he earned a special advanced degree, called a PhD, from Duke University.

Huck Gutman's Career

Huck Gutman is a professor of English at the University of Vermont. He is an expert in American literature from the 1900s and poetry from the 1800s. He also knows a lot about modern poetry.

He helped edit a book about a famous thinker named Michel Foucault. He also helped put together a collection of essays about how people around the world see American literature. Gutman has written articles for a magazine called Monthly Review. Some of these articles he wrote with Harry Magdoff. He has also written about Yehuda Amichai, a poet from Israel.

Working with Bernie Sanders

Before 2012, Gutman was the chief of staff for Bernie Sanders. This means he was a top advisor and manager for Sanders when he was a senator. He also helped write Sanders's political book, Outsider in the House. This book was later re-released in 2015 with the new title, Outsider in the White House.

Huck Gutman's Personal Life

Huck Gutman lives in Burlington, Vermont, with his wife, Bertha. They have children together.

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