This goo was worth a point in May 2025.

publication date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 (part of May 2025)

category: Government

clue: His walk across Tennessee in his signature flannel led to a governorship, a presidential cabinet position, a presidential candidacy, and a long tenure as a senator.

explanation: Alexander was the governor of Tennessee from 1979-1987, the secretary of education from 1991-1993, a presidential candidate in 1996 and 2000, and a senator from Tennessee from 2002-2020. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky

Up the Long Ladder: Climbing the longest ladder that's ever been is the same as climbing a short one: Just take it one step at a time. It only makes sense to take them in order, right?

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