The Unorthodox Political Career of Jerry Brown

Governor's Race
After holding office as California's secretary of state in 1970, Brown ran for the governorship in 1974. He quickly established his individual approach to politics. In an interview with TIME, he asked a reporter, "Is it a liberal program? Is it a conservative program? It's my program. I'm consistent with myself. I don't have to fit some predetermined mold."

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