Americana: But Will It Work?

Florida State Senator Robert Graham, 41. is trying to work his way into the Governor's office—literally. By the time of the Democratic primary next September, he expects to have been employed for one day in each of 100 different jobs. In this way, he hopes to get "in touch with the people" and become known as the workingman's candidate —even though he is a millionaire real estate developer and cattleman.

By last week Graham had worked his way through 41 jobs, including schoolteacher, tugboat deck hand, cigar maker, stable hand and peanut vendor. He sprained and cut his wrist while unloading nitrate...

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