A Political Quiz

My political blog is getting "reborn" as the presidential race is hitting its stride. In just a little over six weeks, the Iowa caucuses will take place (on January 3). Five days later, the first primary in the nation will take place in New Hampshire. Less than a month later, we will have "Tsunami Tuesday," when more than 20 states will hold contests. It will be likely that both parties will know who their nominees will be after that day.

Also appearing in bookstores this past week was the latest edition of the Almanac of American Politics. Here is a set of questions to test your political acumen and send you in the direction of my political point of view. As always, quiz answers next week.

1. Which member of Congress is the only one who refuses to disclose his or her date of birth?
2. Which member of Congress is baseball great Hank Aaron's brother-in-law?
3. Which member of Congress delivered his 2002 opponent's baby?
4. Which member of Congress worked for Jerry Springer's 1982 Ohio gubernatorial campaign?
5. Which member of Congress carried the "nuclear football" for Presidents Carter and Reagan?
6. Which member of Congress is the only member to list the addresses of all his district's bowling alleys on his congressional website? (Oh, think about this one, it's easy!)
7. Which member of Congress appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a professional athlete?
8. How many current governors served in Congress?
9. How many Senators served in the House?
10. How many Senators are children of Senators?
11. How many presidents has Representative John Dingell (D-Mich.) served under since he was sworn in?
12. Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore failed to win 30 percent of the vote in four states in 2000. Name them.
13. Which three states switched their presidential vote from 2000 to 2004?