Thursday, September 02, 2004
POLITICAL NAMES
By Stockton
Ever thought of running for public office but have such a funny name that you think you can't win? Check out these names and think again.
Kaneaster Hodges (Gov-AR 1977-1979) Sorry, but Hodges is just funny.
Dale Bumpers (Gov-AR 1971-1975, Sen-1975-1999) His wife's name is better. Dale Bumpers married to Betty Bumpers.
Rice Shafroth (Sen-CO 1913-1919) Just rolls off the tongue.
Outerbridge Horsey (Sen-DE 1810-1821)
Buckner Thruston (Sen-KY 1803-1809) Say it five times fast.
Ruby Lafoon (Gov-KY 1931-1935)
Ruffin Pleasant (Gov-LA 1916-1920) So, how do you like it?
William Smallwood (Gov-MD 1785-1788) His wife was very disappointed.
Rufus Blodgett (Sen-NJ 1887-1893) Sounds like a Harry Potter or a Dickens character. "Blodgett was dead, to begin with."
Samuel Pennypacker (Gov-PA 1903-1907)
And contemporary politicians also suffer.
Mike Crapo (Sen-ID)
and our all-time favorite.....
Dick Swett (Rep-NH)
Sure, they'll say it's pronounced differently, but we know better.
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By Stockton
Ever thought of running for public office but have such a funny name that you think you can't win? Check out these names and think again.
Kaneaster Hodges (Gov-AR 1977-1979) Sorry, but Hodges is just funny.
Dale Bumpers (Gov-AR 1971-1975, Sen-1975-1999) His wife's name is better. Dale Bumpers married to Betty Bumpers.
Rice Shafroth (Sen-CO 1913-1919) Just rolls off the tongue.
Outerbridge Horsey (Sen-DE 1810-1821)
Buckner Thruston (Sen-KY 1803-1809) Say it five times fast.
Ruby Lafoon (Gov-KY 1931-1935)
Ruffin Pleasant (Gov-LA 1916-1920) So, how do you like it?
William Smallwood (Gov-MD 1785-1788) His wife was very disappointed.
Rufus Blodgett (Sen-NJ 1887-1893) Sounds like a Harry Potter or a Dickens character. "Blodgett was dead, to begin with."
Samuel Pennypacker (Gov-PA 1903-1907)
And contemporary politicians also suffer.
Mike Crapo (Sen-ID)
and our all-time favorite.....
Dick Swett (Rep-NH)
Sure, they'll say it's pronounced differently, but we know better.
