John Nance Garner

John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner (November 22, 1868 – November 7, 1967) was a Representative from Texas and the thirty-second Vice President of the United States.

Views

• Garner felt that the way to get ahead was to get elected, stay there, and gain influence through seniority.
• Garner felt that keeping one's mouth shut, whiskey drinking, poker playing, and understanding the legislative process were useful skills.