Thomas Edison was the winner of the scientist category, just barely beat Ben Franklin in by far the closest race we've had.

And now it's time for the finale. As a reminder, this whole thing started after I caught a glimpse at who the Discovery Channel was featuring as their 100 Greatest Americans. Coincidently, the show starts this evening at 8 pm Eastern Time, but, in the meantime, you can place your vote for Dummocrats' Greatest American right now:

You know, because I used the Discovery Channel's category format, this final poll is really kind of anti-climatic. It's just strange to see a greatest American poll with no Abraham Lincoln, Ben Franklin or Thomas Jefferson. If I hadn't wanted to stay somewhat in line with the Discovery Channel, I would have picked a top 64, seeded them and had an NCAA-style tourney. Ah well, maybe next year.

In the meantime, vote in our final poll, watch the Discovery show for a laugh or two and check out the past categories below:

1. Actors & Directors: May 9-11
2. Artists & Writers: May 12-14
3. Athletes: May 15-17
4. Business Leaders: May 18-20
5. Champions of Causes: May 21-23
6. Heroes & Icons: May 24-26
7. Musicians: May 27-29
8. Politicians: May 30-June 1
9. Scientists, Inventors & Explorers: June 2-4