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Levi P. Morton

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U.S. Vice President

The Resume

    (May 16, 1824-May 16, 1920)
    U.S. Representative from New York (1879-1881)
    U.S. Minister to France (1881-1885)
    Vice President of the United States under Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893)
    Governor of New York (1895-1897)
    Invested in real estate after his public career

Why he might be annoying:

    He turned down the office of the Vice President when offered by James Garfield and instead took a position as the Minister to France.
    He later accepted the vice presidency when offered by Benjamin Harrison.
    His political opportunities came through the influence of his wealth, as he was one of the nation's wealthiest and most influential bankers.
    He was better managing his finances than he was at politics.
    He was supported by Ulysses S. Grant and Senator Roscoe Conkling during the most corrupt stages of their political careers.
    He did not help break the filibusters that destroyed a bill to allow blacks to vote.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was a clerk in a general store who entered the dry-goods business.
    He opposed J.P. Morgan, his principle banking rival, and his company was merged into Morgan's, thus eliminating his name from banking.
    He won the vice presidency in a 5 to 1 margin.
    He was said to have a 'lovable personality.'
    He was dumped from the Harrison ticket in support of another New Yorker.
    He promoted the family life and religious values in a time of corruption and greed.

Credit: Captain Howdy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 65 Votes: 55.38% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 42 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 110 Votes: 44.55% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 226 Votes: 42.48% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 216 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 84 Votes: 50.0% Annoying