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JFK Had A Janitor Run Against Him, To Confuse Voters

When John F. Kennedy ran for Congress in Massachusetts in 1946, he didn’t have any political experience. On the other hand, his opponent, Joe Russo (no relation to the Marvel director of the same name) was a city councilman. JFK did have his rich family on his side, but Russo tried to make his connections and wealth out as points against him. “Congress seat for sale,” he wrote in an anti-Kennedy ad. “No experience necessary. Applicant must live in New York or Florida. Only m…