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Democrat Congressman led House revolt against tyrannical Speaker, then became Speaker himself | |
Didn't elect first Republican Governor until 1962 | |
Home of first successful recall of Governor | |
Home of only Speaker of House to become President | |
Had either Presidential or Vice Presidential nominee of major party 15 times in 20th century | |
Had Presidential candidate who lost 49 states, including his own | |
Father and Son Senators were leaders of Progressive movement | |
Had Gubernatorial election decided by State Legislature | |
Birthplace of two opposing Presidents during major American Conflict | |
Senator authored high tariff said to cause Great Depression | |
Last elected a Democrat to Senate in 1932 | |
One family had 5 generations hold political office | |
One of first Senators still only Republican Senator | |
Had maverick Senator who served as Republican, Independent, and Democrat | |
Home of first woman elected to Senate | |
Home first female Congresswoman, who served two terms 24 years apart | |
Senator was leader of irreconcilables in 1919 | |
Claims to be the birthplace of Republican Party, 'Under the Oaks' | |
Home of first Jewish Senator | |
As goes ___, so goes the nation | |
Two Senators served together for 36 years | |
Home of last 3rd party candidate to win electoral votes | |
Home of first Senator to serve 7 terms | |
Governor was both the Youngest and Oldest in nation during separate terms 40 years apart | |
Governor and Senator son in law of President | |
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