AP News, May 16th, 2007
The '08 presidential candidates were strong in their schooldays on subjects that would become the tools of their trade as politicians _ English, civics, history and the art of persuasion. Weak points: the sciences, French and music.
The Associated Press is asking the candidates a series of questions about their personal tastes, habits and backgrounds. Today's question and their answers:
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What were your best and worst grades or subjects in school?
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DEMOCRATS
Delaware Sen. Joe Biden: Favorite subject was American jurisprudence at the University of Delaware; least favorite was contracts at Syracuse University Law School
New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton: "I always loved history and got good grades, but I never did well at math."
Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd: Best, U.S. history. No answer on worst subject.
Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards: Best, English; worst, chemistry.
Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich: Best subject, English; worst, biology.
Illinois Sen. Barack Obama: Graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law; D in 8th grade French.
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: A in spelling; F in music.
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REPUBLICANS
Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback: Best, agricultural economy; worst, music.
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani: Best, constitutional law and contracts in law school. Worst, tax in law school.
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee: A+ (100 percent average) in debate; C in 9th Grade algebra.
California Rep. Duncan Hunter: Favorite college subject was contract law. No answer on worst subject.
Arizona Sen. John McCain: "I never got good grade."
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney: A to F. "Fortunately, I got more A's than F's."
Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo: A+ in high school civics; failed high school French.
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