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Born
July 6th, 1946 in Connecticut
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Grew
up in Midland and Houston Texas
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Received
his bachelor’s degree from Yale University
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MBA
from Harvard
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F-102
pilot for the Texas Air National Guard
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1975
began his oil career in Midland Texas—would last until
1986
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1989
purchased the Texas Rangers—would last until 1994
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1994
elected 46th Governor of the state of Texas
with 53.5% of the vote
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First
Governor in Texas history to be re-elected in
consecutive terms-1998:68.6% of the vote
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Married
former librarian and school teacher, Laura
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Has
twin 18 year old daughters Barbara and Jenna
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Has
a dog—spot, and two cats—India and Ernie
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Is
a Methodist in faith
- First
President since 1876 to win the electoral vote and lose
the popular vote .
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