Paul Simon (politician)

Paul Martin Simon (November 29, 1928 ? December 9, 2003) was an American politician from Illinois. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1974 to 1985 and United States Senate from 1985 to 1997. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He was an unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988. During the campaign, he briefly captured the national attention and was considered a major candidate. This lead to an appearance on the popular television show Saturday Night Live, co-hosting with celebrated singer Paul Simon.

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November 29 - 1928 - December 9 - 2003 - American - Politician - Illinois - United States House of Representatives - 1974 - 1985 - United States Senate - 1997 - Democratic Party - Presidential - 1988 - Saturday Night Live - Paul Simon

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He later served as director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Jackson County, Illinois starting in 1997.

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Southern Illinois University - Carbondale - Jackson County, Illinois - 1997

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