Which American Republican politician began their political career first: Michael Clifton Burgess or Richard Keith Armey?
Dick Armey Richard Keith Armey ( ; born July 7, 1940) is an American politician. He was a U.S. Representative from Texas'  (1985–2003) and House Majority Leader (1995–2003). He was one of the engineers of the "Republican Revolution" of the 1990s, in which Republicans were elected to majorities of both houses of Congress for the first time in four decades. Armey was one of the chief authors of the Contract with America. Armey is also an author and former economics professor. After his retirement from Congress, he has worked as a consultant, advisor, and lobbyist.
Steve Landes R. Steven Landes (born November 15, 1959) is an American politician. He has served in the Virginia House of Delegates since 1996, representing the 25th district in the Blue Ridge Mountains, including parts of Albemarle, Augusta and Rockingham Counties. He is a member of the Republican Party.