The Resume

(1943- )
Born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania
Political adviser and speechwriter for the Democratic party

Why he might be annoying:

He gave an unflattering portrayal of John Edwards in his political memoir.
Some believe he is a jinx, pointing out the pattern of losses of campaigns he is involved with.
He tries to pit the middle class against the wealthy.
He accuses his opponents of racism.

Why he might not be annoying:

He worked as a speechwriter for John Lindsay, Edmund Muskie, George McGovern, Jimmy Carter, Ted Kennedy, Dick Gepardt, Michael Dukakis, Bob Kerrey, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John Kerry, John Edwards, Barbara Mikulski, Jack Reed, Tom Harkin and Jon Corzine, among others.
He has been friends with John Kerry since he entered politics.
He has been an adviser to many successful senate campaigns.
He is widely considered a talented speechwriter.

Credit: Jack Magic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• B.O. and B.S.
• Bernard Goldberg's 100 People Who are Screwing Up America (Ranked: 33)
• Camille Paglia Doesn't Like Me
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [July] (Ranked: 7211943)
• Jack Magic's Profiles [Series 01]
• Linked to Bill Clinton
• Look at Me, I'm on Meet the Press
• Look at Me, It's This Big
• Political Pundits
• Profiles 23751-24000 (Ranked: 23990)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 24 Votes: 29.17% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 17 Votes: 94.12% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 15 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 24 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 17 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 34 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 45 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 35 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 57 Votes: 78.95% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 61 Votes: 68.85% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 59 Votes: 72.88% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying