With California’s political machine on the wane, nobody has emerged as a clear front-runner. Democrats worry that nine of their candidates could split the vote and hand Republicans a win. With a $5,000 check from a longtime friend, an ambitious young lawyer set out to topple San Francisco’s district attorney in 1943. He woke up early to shake hands with workers in slaughterhouses and flower markets, and he traipsed around the city to ... [1663 chars]
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