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?

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?, 250f3f5fe0e98956ed2006a7774c4f07. Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections. https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/digital_objects/60921 Accessed August 09, 2026.