23.) Benjamin Harrison 1889-1893

When it comes to politicians, promises made + promises kept is supposed to = reelection, right? For Benjamin Harrison and the 51st GOP Congress, this common sense equation failed in a major way. After passing more legislation than almost any Congress in U.S. history, Harrison and the GOP majority were sent packing in one of the most lopsided congressional wipeouts ever. Why? Follow along as Harrison serves in the Civil War, enters politics, wins the White House, and passes a raft of major le...