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« Reply #350 on: February 12, 2008, 02:57:08 PM »
Quote from: Erc on February 12, 2008, 02:54:16 PM
Which Presidents served as mayors at any point during their political careers?

I know Andrew Johnson was and I think Grover Cleveland.
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« Reply #351 on: February 12, 2008, 03:35:08 PM »
Quote from: J. J. on February 12, 2008, 02:57:08 PM
Quote from: Erc on February 12, 2008, 02:54:16 PM
Which Presidents served as mayors at any point during their political careers?

I know Andrew Johnson was and I think Grover Cleveland.

You've got two of them--there's one more.
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« Reply #352 on: February 12, 2008, 03:48:12 PM »
Quote from: Erc on February 12, 2008, 03:35:08 PM
Quote from: J. J. on February 12, 2008, 02:57:08 PM
Quote from: Erc on February 12, 2008, 02:54:16 PM
Which Presidents served as mayors at any point during their political careers?

I know Andrew Johnson was and I think Grover Cleveland.

You've got two of them--there's one more.

I had to look it up, but Calvin Coolidge.
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« Reply #353 on: February 12, 2008, 04:41:35 PM »
How many Presidents have lost their home states, but still won the election?
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« Reply #354 on: February 12, 2008, 05:08:38 PM »
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 12, 2008, 04:41:35 PM
How many Presidents have lost their home states, but still won the election?

Wilson is the only one I can think of.
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« Reply #355 on: February 12, 2008, 09:25:25 PM »
Which Presidents have also served in the Cabinet?
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« Reply #356 on: February 12, 2008, 09:28:44 PM »
Quote from: J. J. on February 12, 2008, 05:08:38 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 12, 2008, 04:41:35 PM
How many Presidents have lost their home states, but still won the election?

Wilson is the only one I can think of.

Well, was I right?
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« Reply #357 on: February 12, 2008, 09:35:52 PM »
Quote from: J. J. on February 12, 2008, 09:28:44 PM
Quote from: J. J. on February 12, 2008, 05:08:38 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 12, 2008, 04:41:35 PM
How many Presidents have lost their home states, but still won the election?

Wilson is the only one I can think of.

Well, was I right?

Sorry, my mind spaced.  No, there are others.
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« Reply #358 on: February 13, 2008, 04:58:17 PM »
Grover Cleveland, in the first race against Harrison?
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« Reply #359 on: February 13, 2008, 05:00:48 PM »
No; the person has to win the electin; Cleveland lost to Harrison.  Try again.
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« Reply #360 on: February 13, 2008, 05:26:18 PM »
Nixon lost New York (his official home state) in 1968.
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« Reply #361 on: February 13, 2008, 06:11:58 PM »
Quote from: True Democrat on February 13, 2008, 05:26:18 PM
Nixon lost New York (his official home state) in 1968.

Let me clarify something: This goes as the state with which the person is mostly known; Nixon is primarily known from California, both Bushes from Texas, etc.  So, no.
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« Reply #362 on: February 13, 2008, 09:29:21 PM »
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 13, 2008, 06:11:58 PM
Quote from: True Democrat on February 13, 2008, 05:26:18 PM
Nixon lost New York (his official home state) in 1968.

Let me clarify something: This goes as the state with which the person is mostly known; Nixon is primarily known from California, both Bushes from Texas, etc.  So, no.

Polk lost Tennessee in 1844.
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« Reply #363 on: February 13, 2008, 09:41:06 PM »
James K Polk lost his
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« Reply #364 on: February 13, 2008, 09:50:45 PM »
Quote from: True Democrat on February 13, 2008, 09:29:21 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 13, 2008, 06:11:58 PM
Quote from: True Democrat on February 13, 2008, 05:26:18 PM
Nixon lost New York (his official home state) in 1968.

Let me clarify something: This goes as the state with which the person is mostly known; Nixon is primarily known from California, both Bushes from Texas, etc.  So, no.

Polk lost Tennessee in 1844.


That is the only other instance of a candidate losing the state with which they are primarily associated.  Now, to my next question:
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« Reply #365 on: February 13, 2008, 10:24:36 PM »
Hoover (Commerce)
Taft (War)
Buchanan (State, as are all the others)
Van Buren
Adams
Madison
Monroe
Jefferson

[If you count Assistant Secretary of the Navy, both Roosevelts]
[Bush Sr. if "CIA Director" is a cabinet position]

[And, of course, Jeff Davis was Secretary of War as well]
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« Reply #366 on: February 14, 2008, 03:07:24 PM »
Quote from: Erc on February 13, 2008, 10:24:36 PM
Hoover (Commerce)
Taft (War)
Buchanan (State, as are all the others)
Van Buren
Adams
Madison
Monroe
Jefferson

[If you count Assistant Secretary of the Navy, both Roosevelts]
[Bush Sr. if "CIA Director" is a cabinet position]

[And, of course, Jeff Davis was Secretary of War as well]

Very good.  How many Presidents have served in Diplomatic Posts?
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« Reply #367 on: February 14, 2008, 05:07:52 PM »
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 14, 2008, 03:07:24 PM
Quote from: Erc on February 13, 2008, 10:24:36 PM
Hoover (Commerce)
Taft (War)
Buchanan (State, as are all the others)
Van Buren
Adams
Madison
Monroe
Jefferson

[If you count Assistant Secretary of the Navy, both Roosevelts]
[Bush Sr. if "CIA Director" is a cabinet position]

[And, of course, Jeff Davis was Secretary of War as well]

Very good.  How many Presidents have served in Diplomatic Posts?

You do not get to ask numerous questions. Just one question, you should know that.
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« Reply #368 on: February 14, 2008, 05:08:52 PM »
Quote from: Reagan Republican on February 14, 2008, 05:07:52 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 14, 2008, 03:07:24 PM
Quote from: Erc on February 13, 2008, 10:24:36 PM
Hoover (Commerce)
Taft (War)
Buchanan (State, as are all the others)
Van Buren
Adams
Madison
Monroe
Jefferson

[If you count Assistant Secretary of the Navy, both Roosevelts]
[Bush Sr. if "CIA Director" is a cabinet position]

[And, of course, Jeff Davis was Secretary of War as well]

Very good.  How many Presidents have served in Diplomatic Posts?

You do not get to ask numerous questions. Just one question, you should know that.

Are you going to answer the question, or just complain about it?
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« Reply #369 on: February 14, 2008, 05:17:35 PM »
Quote from: Reagan Republican on February 14, 2008, 05:10:49 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 14, 2008, 05:08:52 PM
Quote from: Reagan Republican on February 14, 2008, 05:07:52 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 14, 2008, 03:07:24 PM
Quote from: Erc on February 13, 2008, 10:24:36 PM
Hoover (Commerce)
Taft (War)
Buchanan (State, as are all the others)
Van Buren
Adams
Madison
Monroe
Jefferson

[If you count Assistant Secretary of the Navy, both Roosevelts]
[Bush Sr. if "CIA Director" is a cabinet position]

[And, of course, Jeff Davis was Secretary of War as well]

Very good.  How many Presidents have served in Diplomatic Posts?

You do not get to ask numerous questions. Just one question, you should know that.

Are you going to answer the question, or just complain about it?

I am not complaining. You just do not want to hear and accept what I am saying.

LOL.  This coming from you makes it all the funnier.
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« Reply #370 on: February 14, 2008, 05:45:53 PM »
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 14, 2008, 05:17:35 PM
Quote from: Reagan Republican on February 14, 2008, 05:10:49 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 14, 2008, 05:08:52 PM
Quote from: Reagan Republican on February 14, 2008, 05:07:52 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 14, 2008, 03:07:24 PM
Quote from: Erc on February 13, 2008, 10:24:36 PM
Hoover (Commerce)
Taft (War)
Buchanan (State, as are all the others)
Van Buren
Adams
Madison
Monroe
Jefferson

[If you count Assistant Secretary of the Navy, both Roosevelts]
[Bush Sr. if "CIA Director" is a cabinet position]

[And, of course, Jeff Davis was Secretary of War as well]

Very good.  How many Presidents have served in Diplomatic Posts?

You do not get to ask numerous questions. Just one question, you should know that.

Are you going to answer the question, or just complain about it?

I am not complaining. You just do not want to hear and accept what I am saying.

LOL.  This coming from you makes it all the funnier.

LOL!!!!

You two fighting is hilarious.
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« Reply #371 on: February 14, 2008, 06:15:03 PM »
I better start answering again, as war is about to break out.Smiley

John Adams.

Jefferson

Buchannan

G H W Bush

Arguably Eisenhower (As NATO commander); Reagan was technically an envoy, IIRC.

Who'd I miss?
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« Reply #372 on: February 14, 2008, 06:16:21 PM »
Quote from: J. J. on February 14, 2008, 06:15:03 PM
I better start answering again, as war is about to break out.Smiley

John Adams.

Jefferson

Buchannan

G H W Bush

Arguably Eisenhower (As NATO commander); Reagan was technically an envoy, IIRC.

Who'd I miss?

John Quincy Adams.
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« Reply #373 on: February 14, 2008, 07:16:04 PM »
Where did Jimmy Carter spend New Year's Eve of 1978 (1977-8)?  City and host.
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« Reply #374 on: February 14, 2008, 09:08:11 PM »
Quote from: Reagan Republican on February 14, 2008, 09:04:20 PM
Quote from: J. J. on February 14, 2008, 07:16:04 PM
Where did Jimmy Carter spend New Year's Eve of 1978 (1977-8)?  City and host.

Iran.

The shah and his wife were the hosts.

Who was the last democrat that Reagan ever supported in a presidential election? What year did he officially change parties?

He supported Kennedy in 1960, and changed parties in 1962.

Which Presidents have served as Judges?
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