Ben Barnes Politician

Maybe we could put together a kind of, political trivia book. I don’t mean something with all the Presidents or high-profile politicians, I mean solid, reliable politicians like the former Lt. Governor of Texas Ben Barnes. I’ve been around awhile and Barnes’ name always seems to pop up every couple years. I’m surprised he isn’t more well known considering what he’s done. I’ll put some of the questions here, let me know what you think…

Where is Ben Barnes from?
Texas

What offices did Ben Barnes hold?
House of Representatives, Speaker of the House, and Lt. Governor of Texas

How old was Ben Barnes when he was elected to the House of Representatives?
22 – that’s amazing!

True or False: Ben Barnes is the only politician in Texas history to win all counties in a statewide election.
True. When Barnes ran for Lt. Governor of Texas he carried every county.

What is Ben Barnes political affiliation?
Democrat

True or False: Ben Barnes was once compared to former President, George Washington.
False. President Lyndon B. Johnson compared Barnes to former President Thomas Jefferson.

Bonus Question:
What is the name of the consulting and lobbying firm created by Ben Barnes?
The Ben Barnes Group – you’d really have to know your Ben Barnes trivia to get that one!

I’ve got plenty more lying around here, let me know if you think this would be a fun game…maybe for long car rides or something.