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TIL about the 'Nobody For President' campaign from 1976. It was popularized by activists such as Wavy Gravy. The appeal for Nobody was apparent: Nobody was the best candidate. Nobody cares about you. Nobody loves the poor. Nobody will end the war. Nobody will cut your taxes.

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