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Steve Poizner

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The Resume

    (January 4, 1957- )
    Born in Houston, Texas
    California businessman and politician
    Insurance commissioner for California (2007-)

Why he might be annoying:

    His claim that he won 'Rookie Teacher of the Year' during his career as a teacher at Mount Pleasant High School became the subject of controversy and scrutiny.
    The recognition that he received was not for being a great teacher himself, but rather recognition for teachers who were leaving and received certificates of appreciation.
    He had an unsuccessful run for California State Assembly (21st district) in 2004.
    He supported Arizona's anti-illegal immigration law enacted by Governor Jan Brewer.
    He lost the 2010 California Republican Gubernatorial Primary Election to entrepreneur Meg Whitman.

Why he might not be annoying:

    One week after 9/11, he held the position of Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection, and was involved in developing Homeland Security programs relating to cybersecurity and emergency response communication protocols.
    He has a black belt in Shotokan karate.
    He helped defend the Palo Alto Jaycees chapter in their practice of admitting women in their club when the National Jaycee Organization sued them.
    He met his future wife at the organization.
    He has many venture in technology companies and entities.

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 21 Votes: 90.48% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 22 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 24 Votes: 54.17% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 32 Votes: 68.75% Annoying