Lee Atwater

Politician

Birthday February 27, 1951

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Georgia

DEATH DATE Mar 29, 1991 (40)

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About

Controversial political strategist who was an advisor to Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He had a reputation for playing dirty tricks on political opponents.

Before Fame

He was in a rock band, The Upsetters Revue, and kept up his musical moonlighting even at the height of his political career.

Trivia

In 2012, audiotapes were released where here outlined his so-called Southern Strategy, explaining how the GOP can secure the votes of white supremacists.

Family Life

Early in his childhood he lost his young brother, who died after spilling hot oil on himself.

Associated With

He was an influential political advisor to Ronald Reagan .