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Earl F. Landgrebe

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U.S. Congressman

The Resume

    (June 21, 1916-June 29, 1986)
    Republican Representative from Indiana (1969-75)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was an extreme conservative.
    In 1971, he was one of only twenty-three representatives to vote against the Federal Election Campaign Act, a major campaign finance reform bill.
    He voted against the Equal Employment Opportunity Enforcement Act in 1971, which strengthened the enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
    He was one of only seven representatives to vote against the ABM Treaty in 1972.
    He was one of only thirteen representatives to vote against the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
    He was the only representative to vote against extending the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in 1974, which was the first major disability civil rights bill.
    He was loyal to Nixon even in the last week of his presidency, stating that he would be on the president's side 'even if he and I have to be taken out of this building and shot.'
    He also stated regarding his defense of Nixon, 'Don't confuse me with the facts. I have a closed mind.'
    His career died along with Nixon's, losing reelection in 1974.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He voted in favor of establishing the Spanish Speaking People's Commission in 1969, which was intended to help Hispanics get ahead after years of being treated as second-class citizens.
    He was very anti-communist and sought to free the Russian people from communism as soon as possible.
    He opposed busing, which eventually even attracted the criticism of black liberals.
    He opposed Nixon's price and wage controls, which would turn out to be economically disastrous.
    He stood up for what he believed in, even if he was alone.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 17 Votes: 70.59% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 34 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 80 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 130 Votes: 49.23% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 48 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 71 Votes: 59.15% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 120 Votes: 67.50% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 285 Votes: 69.82% Annoying