Flossi & Buck: Bipartisan Treats

Location:Pathmark Supermarket in Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Date: May 1976

Activities: During his visit to the Pathmark Supermarket in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, President Gerald Ford toured the store, interacted with shoppers, and spoke with employees. He took the opportunity to discuss economic policies, food prices, and the cost of living, which were critical issues for many voters at the time.
Details of the Visit

Location: Bohack Supermarket, Brooklyn, New York

Date: 1965, during the mayoral campaign
Touring the Store: Mayoral Candidate John Lindsay walked through the aisles of the Bohack supermarket, interacting with shoppers and employees. He used this opportunity to hear firsthand the issues consumers wanted to discuss, particularly food prices and availability.

One notable instance of his supermarket campaigning occurred on September 15, 1965. On this date, Lindsay visited the Grand Union supermarket in Queens. This visit was part of his broader strategy to connect with everyday New Yorkers by engaging with them in familiar settings like supermarkets.

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