Bob Kerrey
The Navy SEAL who lost part of his leg in Vietnam, was haunted by a raid in which civilians died, and channeled that guilt into a Senate career focused on healthcare reform — Kerrey's 1993 deficit reduction vote was cast knowing it would likely end his political career.
Pantheon Standing
| List Name | Rank | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Most Influential U.S. Senators | #1 | 96.0 |
The Age Divide
Voters under 30 and over 35 rank Bob Kerrey significantly differently across lists.
The Cultural Record
Discography
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Awards & Recognition
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Medal of Honor Vietnam (lost leg)
civilian deaths Thanh Phong admitted
healthcare reform advocate
1992 presidential campaign
deficit hawk
New School president NYC
Bob Kerry different spelling confusion
The Case For Bob Kerrey
“The longevity argument alone puts them in a category of one. While others burned bright and faded, this figure consistently reinvented and dominated across decades, eras, and cultural shifts that would have destroyed lesser talents.”
“Technically unmatched. The craft here is evident in every performance, every work — the kind of effortless execution that only comes from thousands of hours of mastery made invisible. They make the impossible look inevitable.”
“Commercial success should never be held against artistic legacy. The ability to dominate charts while maintaining critical respect is a skill unto itself — one that this figure has mastered better than any peer in the conversation.”
Rank History
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