Lloyd Bentsen
This goo was worth a point in October 2024.
publication date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 (part of October 2024)
category: 
Government
clue: He served with Jack Kennedy. He knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of his.
explanation: Bentsen was a senator. During the 1988 vice presidential debate, when his opponent Dan Quayle compared himself to John F. Kennedy, Bentsen said, "Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy." more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Richard Slominsky, and Denise Sawicki
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