Foley had so much personality that he brought multiple characters to life during his illustrious career, including Mankind and Cactus Jack.

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Georgia's Newt Gingrich could become the first Speaker to tempt fate in this fashion since John Nance "Cactus Jack" Garner, D-Texas, in 1932.

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