Berkeley Faces Leftist Takeover In April City Election
Berkeley races to ballots on April 6 with a coalition of Black and radical white candidates seeking to gain a four-seat council majority and push a police division plan. Key figures include Tom Taylor and Warrren Widener with support from Dellums and anti police groups. turnout and student votes loom large.
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Reagan comment on Berkeley election fuels debate
Assemblyman Miller said Gov. Reagan's stance against radical Berkeley candidates could have helped them win the April 6 election. He argued Reagan's position is not popular in the university community and warned that Reagan's involvement might drive radical candidates to victory. Miller noted voter confusion with many candidates and suggested Reagan’s influence could have shaped the outcome.
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