Texas businessman Clayton Williams ran for governor in 1990 against Democratic candidate Ann Richards. Richards won the election and became the governor of Texas.
Williams is a supporter of Senator John McCain in the 2008 presidential election.
Rape Joke Resurfaces
A fundraiser for Senator McCain, at Williams' home, had to be canceled on June 16, 2008, because a controversial joke he made about rape resurfaced.
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Clayton Wheat Williams, Jr.
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Nickname
"Claytie"
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Graduate of Texam A&M University
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Served in the U.S. Army
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Political affiliation
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Lost Texas gubernatorial race against Ann Richards in 1990
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Raised $300,000 for John McCain
