Bio :30-Simon, Paul Martin-[Democratic], 1988

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Identifier: P-500-94360

As a young editor, he made his name exposing graft and corruption. As an Illinois legislator and lieutenant governor, he risked his career over civil rights and open government. As a congressman and senator, he's battled for jobs, education, arms control, and against the politics of callousness and greed. His is the story of hope, of courage, of principle. Paul Simon, for president, isn't it time to believe again?

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In this 1988 political advertisement for Democratic presidential candidate Paul Simon, Robertson, Marion Gordon (Pat) highlighted his prior achievements, including exposing corruption, advocating for civil rights, promoting open government, creating jobs, advancing education, and supporting arms control. The advertisement portrayed Simon in a variety of contexts, ultimately conveying themes of hope, courage, and principled leadership.