In 1984, six years after the poster's publication, Clark, running as a political outsider, began a long-shot campaign for Portland mayor against incumbent Frank Ivancie.

Later, the youngster shook the Senator's hand, wished him good luck in his long-shot campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination and added, "Stay on the high ground."

He volunteered on numerous campaigns and in 1982 ran the long-shot campaign of John Moran for the job of Clark County sheriff.

The controversy prompted Mr. Wallwork to end 12 years of political retirement in March, with a long-shot campaign based on appealing directly to conservative voters.

Barron chose to endorse Fields rather than attempt a long-shot campaign.

He is already well into the exploratory phase of a long-shot campaign for the Republican nomination in 2000.

Unlike most candidates, who seem consumed by the anxieties of a Presidential race, Mr. Tsongas genuinely seems to be enjoying his laid back, long-shot campaign.

But in his long-shot campaign, he showed a knack for timing and an ability to motivate energetic support, especially from working class people.

"They don't want to answer tough questions," said George N. Spitz, who is running a long-shot campaign for Ms. Messinger's seat.

Jack Davis, who helped elect San Francisco's Mayor, Frank Jordan, in a long-shot campaign, will be a special consultant.