Lamar Alexander
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
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