Thursday, March 12, 2009

Name That Conservative!

First one to 100% wins a prize!

In the latest issue of Newsweek, this two-page spread appeared over the main story. I've had to reproduce it in 2 pieces, but can you identify these famous conservatives? You may receive help if you need it from some of the ...ah, more seasoned members of your family. Good luck!

3 comments:

Imp said...

Ronald Reagan
George W. Bush
Sarah Palin
John McCain
Laura Bush
Gerald Ford
Spiro Agnew
Barry Goldwater
Richard Nixon
Newt Gingrich
William F. Buckley
But I really don't know that last guy...oh well

Grace said...

Ronald Reagan
George W Bush
Sarah Palin
Gearald Ford
William Buckley
Spiro Angnew
Barry Goldwater
Richard Nixon
Laura Bush
Newt Gringrich
John McCain
William Kristol
:)

HistoryGus said...

Contest closed!
Imp was first with 11 of 12 correctly identified (2 Gus points for her) but Grace was first the get all 12 players! 5 Gus points for her!
From left to right, they are:
*William F. Buckley (of the National Review)
*Barry Goldwater (Arizona Senator and presidential candidate in 1964)
*Richard Nixon (37th President)
*Spiro Agnew (Nixon's Vice-president and former Maryland Governor)
*Gerald Ford (38th president, from Michigan)
*Ronald Reagan (40th President, from California)
*William Kristol (Fox commentator and founder of the conservative "Weekly Standard" newspaper)
*Newt Gingrich (former Speaker of the House 1995-1999, from Georgia)
*Laura Bush (First Lady)
*John McCain (US Senator from Arizona and Republican nominee in 2008)
*George W. Bush (43rd President, from Texas)
*Sarah Palin (Governor of Alaska and Republican Vice-presidential nominee in 2008)

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