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Bob McEwen

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U.S. Congressman

The Resume

    (January 12, 1950- )
    Republican Representative from Ohio (1981-1993)

Why he might be annoying:

    He admitted to being arrogant and not being able to admit being wrong.
    He gained the nickname 'bouncin' Bob' for bouncing a grand total of 166 checks.
    He voted for requiring the Pentagon to give 5% more contracts to minority-owned businesses (1986).
    He voted against fair housing in 1988 and against strengthening the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (1991).
    He lost reelection in 1992.
    He attempted to run again for the House, but lost in the primaries (2005).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He voted to extend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (1981).
    He voted to extend the Civil Rights Commission (1983).
    He was a powerful member of the House, managing 1/3 of legislation on the Republican side of Congress.
    He stood for the free market.
    He stood for family values.
    He stated: 'When government controls the tools, government controls the man. You are then at the mercy of the government. There's nothing you can do about it. You've lost your freedom; you've lost your independence.'
    He said about the Soviet Union: 'While government economic planning may sound attractive, it is fundamental that in order for a government social program to work we must all be fitted into it. Those who will not fit voluntarily are coerced. That's why they must build walls around socialist countries to keep people in to enjoy the benefits.'

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 19 Votes: 68.42% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 161 Votes: 74.53% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 33 Votes: 48.48% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 232 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 37 Votes: 45.95% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 50 Votes: 48.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 58 Votes: 63.79% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 170 Votes: 58.24% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 502 Votes: 55.78% Annoying