Round 7: Tossup 11

This politician often traveled with Jack Lira, who had been escorted out of his events for drunkenness. The journalist Herb Caen published a column that linked this politician with Oliver Sipple, who thwarted an assassination attempt by grabbing Sara Jane Moore’s arm. This politician described cult leader Jim Jones (-5[1])as a “man of the highest character” (-5[1])in a letter (-5[1])to Jimmy Carter. This politician’s death led to Cornelius Murphy’s appointment as Chief of Police following the White Night riots. (10[1])This politician delivered the “Hope” speech while campaigning (-5[1])against the Briggs Initiative. Dianne Feinstein discovered this politician’s body after he was shot (10[1])alongside George Moscone in 1978 by Dan (10[1])White. (10[1])For 10 (10[1])points, name (10[1])this gay politician who served on the San (10[1])Francisco Board (10[1])of Supervisors. ■END■ (10[1])

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