Description: A 1980 John Bayard Anderson Presidential Campaign Button, Featuring Running Mate, Patrick Lucey John Bayard Anderson (born February 15, 1922) is a former United States Congressman and Presidential candidate from Illinois. He was a U.S. Representative from the 16th Congressional District of Illinois for ten terms, from 1961 through 1981. Anderson was a Republican but ran as an independent candidate in the 1980 presidential election. He has been a political reform leader, including serving 12 years as chair of the board of FairVote. Many urged Anderson to run for the Senate seat held by Adlai Stevenson III (even after Stevenson announced his retirement), Anderson worked to obtain the Republican presidential nomination. In 1978, he formed an exploratory committee,[16] finding little public or media interest. Anderson, in late April 1979, made the decision to enter the Republican primary, joining a crowded field that included Robert Dole, John Connally, Howard Baker, Harold Stassen, George H. W. Bush and Ronald Reagan. The last six weeks of 1979 saw a modest reversal of Anderson's fortunes. He introduced (as congressional legislation) his signature campaign proposal, advocating that a 50-cent a gallon gas tax be enacted with a corresponding 50% reduction in social security taxes. His rankings improved in other areas: he built modest state campaigns in four targeted states—New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Illinois, and Wisconsin. He won some political support among Republicans, picking up a few important endorsements along the way that helped legitimize him in the race. He began to build support among media elites, who appreciated his articulateness, straightforward manner, moderate positions, and his refusal to walk down the conservative path that all of the other Republicans were traveling. Item Details:This button is in MINT condition and will be a fantastic addition to upgrade any collection large or small.This button measures 2.25 inches in diameter.Please disregard any glares or shadows. The button is in MINT condition. All of our pinbacks and buttons are authentic and backed 100% by the PoliticalPins4YOU Guarantee.Buy with Confidence -- see our feedback!! Payment Details: Pay how YOU wish! Please feel free to browse our store for more great deals on your favorite presidential campaign pinbacks ranging from Theodore Roosevelt to today. Visit Our eBay Store: Political Pins 4 You Thank you so much for looking. God Bless America!! We also buy BIG collections. Please send an email with information. Sign up for our email newsletters by adding our eBay Store to your Favorites.Be sure to add us to your favorites list!
Price: 18.71 USD
Location: Hoboken, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-02-06T21:26:17.000Z
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Presidential Campaign: John Anderson 1980
Theme: Politics
Type: Button
