James Warren for U.S. President

James Warren for U.S. President Political Button Museum
Category
Political
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James Warren for U.S. President button back Political Button Museum
Text on Button JAMES WARREN FOR U.S. PRESIDENT SOCIALIST WORKERS IN '88! KATHLEEN MICKELLS FOR VICE-PRESIDENT
Image Description

Red and blue text on a white background
Back Style
Locking pin
The Shape
Square
The Size
2 1/8 inch x 2 1/8 inch
Year / Decade Made
1988
1980s
Additional Information

James “Mac” Warren, a member of the Socialist Workers Party (SWP), ran for President of the United States in 1988. His running mate was Kathleen Mickells a coal miner and oil refinery worker from Nebraska who herself also was an avid member of the SWP. Warren garnered slightly over 15,000 votes in 1988 and in another attempt in 1992 was more successful with around 23,000 votes. The Socialist Workers Party was founded in 1938 and has been a small but active force in the U.S. political landscape with participation by candidates in every Presidential election since 1948. 
Catalog ID PO0949