U.S. Governor
The Resume
(July 8, 1907-July 26, 1995)
Born in Galeana, Chihuahua, Mexico
Governor of Michigan (1963-69)
Chairman of American Motors Corporation (1954-62)
Headed HUD (Housing and Urban Development) for the first term of Nixon's administration
Why he might be annoying
He lost his 1968 presidential bid to Richard Milhous Nixon.
His campaign was damaged by a brainwashing comment he made concerning Vietnam.
He was a lobbyist for an aluminum company in Washington DC.
He was born in Mexico because his grandparents left the US due to the illegality of polygamy.
His son, Mitt Romney, won the 2008 Michigan GOP primary in part because of his legacy.
Why he might not be annoying
He was a politically moderate Republican.
He helped turn around American Motors by focusing on compact cars.
He encouraged everybody to donate their time through volunteering and community involvement.
He supported civil rights causes.
He passed away from a heart attack (1995).
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Year In Review:
For 2021, as of last week, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 37 Votes: 48.65% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 121 Votes: 59.50% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 122 Votes: 53.28% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 33 Votes: 60.61% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 100 Votes: 41.00% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 68 Votes: 66.18% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 45 Votes: 62.22% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 94 Votes: 74.47% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 117 Votes: 62.39% Annoying
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