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Wisconsin Democrats

Date: 1984
Description: The audience at the Lincoln County fairgrounds who gathered to hear Democratic candidates Walter Mondale and Geraldine Ferraro, with the national media cov...
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Nelson Campaigning for Obey

Date: 03 1969
Description: Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson speaking to an audience in northern Wisconsin in behalf of the congressional campaign of David R. Obey who is seated to Ne...
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First Campaign

Date: 1962
Description: Running for his first term in the Wisconsin Assembly, Wausau Democrat Obey met with Governor Gaylord Nelson to take a publicity photograph.
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Two from Wausau

Date: 1970
Description: Two Democratic candidates for office in Marathon County, both from Wausau: (left) Congressman David Obey and Anthony Earl.
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Checking Out the Opposition

Date: 1974
Description: Campaigning at the Northern Wisconsin Fair, Democratic Congressman David R. Obey (left) of Wisconsin checked out the booth sponsored by the local Republica...
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Testing the Political Waters

Date: 1987
Description: Dick Gephardt testing the support for his presidential candidacy at the Wisconsin Democratic convention. With him is Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin...
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Testing the Political Waters

Date: 06 1987
Description: Governor Bill Clinton looking for support for his presidential ambitions at the 1987 Wisconsin Democratic convention. With him is Congressman David R. Obey...
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Grass Roots Campaigning

Date: 1992
Description: Congressman David R. Obey (right) hits the pavement in Marathon with aide Tom Springer. Hack's Diner, run by Alfred Hack, was a popular local hangout.
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Cafe Campaign

Date: 10 1992
Description: Congressman David R. Obey of Wisconsin campaigning in a cafe on Highway 29. With Obey is State Representative, Tom Springer.
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Running for Re-election

Date: 1970
Description: Running hard for re-election after having served less than a full term, Congressman David R. Obey greets card-playing seniors.
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David Obey Greets Constituents

Date: 1970
Description: Running hard for re-election after serving less than a full first term, Congressman David Obey introduces himself to constituents and their children.
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Seeking Votes at the Fair

Date: 1970
Description: Running for re-election for the first time, Congressman David R. Obey greets voters at the fair. A merry-go-round is in the background. Although unidentifi...
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Earl for Senate

Date: 1988
Description: Former Wisconsin Governor Anthony Earl stands outdoors near an airplane with a group of supporters. He made an unsuccessful run for the United States Senat...
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Republican Candidate Dwight York

Date: 08 1984
Description: "Dwight York, Republican candidate for the 59th Assembly District, hands out campaign literature to Lucille Lux."
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Wisconsin Assembly Candidate Dwight York

Date: 10 1984
Description: "Wisconsin Assembly candidate, Dwight York, talks strategy with Senator Jim Sensenbrenner."
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York For Assembly

Date: 11 1984
Description: "Supporters of Dwight York watch election returns on the TV screen."
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Michelle Obama

Date: 02 18 2008
Description: Michelle Obama greets supporters at a presidential campaign rally for her husband at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.
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Critique of Presidential Debate

Date: 10 19 1992
Description: "John Chancellor, left, and Tom Brokaw, NBC political experts, critique the presidential debates."
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George Bush Campaign

Date: 10 31 1992
Description: "Hundreds of onlookers crowded around the Wisconsin Central Railroad tracks in downtown Lomira eagerly waiting for the George Bush 'Spirit of America' camp...
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George Bush Campaign

Date: 10 31 1992
Description: "Waiting for George Bush Campaign Train."

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