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Harris Llewellyn Wofford (born April 9, 1926) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania from 1991 to 1995. A Democrat, he was appointed to the Senate after the death of H. John Heinz III, and won a special election against former governor Dick Thornburgh in November 1991. He had begun the campaign for behind in the polls, and his victory surprised many. His campaign was run by Paul Begala and James Carville and their dramatic success brought them to national attention. The campaign was also a proving ground for many of the themes that would underlie Bill Clinton's 1992 victory such as the focus on the economy and health care.
Wofford lost his bid for re-election to Rick Santorum in 1994.
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