Is Mike Gravel A-List?
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No — Mike Gravel is currently ranked D tier — a minor public figure with limited fame outside a small audience.
Ranking Timeline
1968B$0.1M
Elected to U.S. Senate
Gravel wins a Senate seat in Alaska.
1971B$0.2M+$0.1M
Publishes Pentagon Papers
Gravel releases the Pentagon Papers, drawing national attention but controversial.
1980C▼$0.5M+$0.3M
Loses Senate Re-election Bid
Gravel is defeated in his re-election bid.
2008C$0.7M+$0.19999999999999996M
Presidential Campaign Launch
Gravel launches a campaign for president, though it fails to gain traction.
2020D▼$0.9M+$0.20000000000000007M
Second Presidential Bid Fails
Another failed run for the presidency ends his career.
2026D$1M+$0.09999999999999998M
Legacy as Anti-War Voice
Gravel is remembered as a vocal critic of the Vietnam War.
Last updated: February 24, 2026