Feb. 23, 1983:

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Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew declares his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination. Once considered a rising star in the party -- he was the keynote speaker at the 1972 Democratic convention and turned down George McGovern's offer to be his running mate that year -- Askew's White House bid comes after being out of electoral office since 1978, though he also served as U.S. trade representative in the Carter administration.

By the time Askew decided to run for president, most voters had no idea who he was. Opposed to abortion rights, he failed to make headway with conservative Democrats in Iowa. On March 1, after a disappointing last-place finish in the New Hampshire primary, Askew ended his bid.

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