Do you think it interesting that comedian Al Franken appears to be the next senator from Minnesota? If so, he will not be the first entertainer to be elected to public office. Found these five easy questions about elected entertainers in my inbox today:
- What great state once elected a former pro-wrestler as governor?
- Ronald Reagan was known for his film work including “Bedtime for Bonzo.” Of what state was Reagan Governor of before becoming President?
- Fred Grandy was elected to the House of Representatives from the state of Iowa in 1986. What was the nickname of his lovable character on the sitcom “Love Boat?”
- Ben Jones was elected to the United States House of Representatives for the state of Georgia. What was his character's name of the hit series “The Dukes of Hazzard?”
- He played many political roles throughout his acting career and has served as a United States Senator from Tennessee . He is best known for his recent unsuccessful run for the Presidency in 2008. Who is he?
I have listed the answers in the comments section. Let me know how you did.
Here are the answers to the quiz.. make sure to let me know how you did:
ReplyDelete1) Minnesota
2) California
3) Gopher
4) Cooter
5) Fred Thompson
Four out of five . . . couldn't remember "Gopher."
ReplyDeleteDidn't know Cooter.
ReplyDeleteIt appears they overlooked Sony Bono who was elected to US House in '94. He served until he died by running into a tree while skiing in January '98.
ReplyDeleteAnd the beat goes on.
It appears they overlooked Sony Bono who was elected to US House in '94. He served until he died by running into a tree while skiing in January '98.
ReplyDeleteAnd the beat goes on.
Good addition Ken! I think that Sonny's wife Mary took his seat after he died.
ReplyDeleteI wish more politicians would admit they're jokers.
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