National Affairs: Success Formula

Michigan's Republican voters were treated to a wide choice of bargains in their gubernatorial primary. On one counter was the party wheelhorse of the state political machine. Across the aisle was the white hope of the old, discredited bosses. Off in a corner was Detroit's Mayor Edward J. Jeffries (who didn't have a chance). Spang in the middle of the bargain basement was a novice named Kim Sigler.

Two and a half years ago, Kim Sigler was just a wealthy, personable small-town lawyer in Hastings (pop. 5,175), noted principally for his 42-suit wardrobe and...

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