3 ms·
Upton Sinclair’s 1934 run for governor of California inspired a cult
- js2 7y agoThe "Inquiring Cameraman" conducts interviews with Californians prior to the gubernatorial election of November 6, 1934. Voters state their opinions on candidates Upton Sinclair, Frank Merriam, and Raymond L. Haight.: https://youtu.be/TkIq9eIIAq4 https://youtu.be/TkIq9eIIAq4 Not so far removed from the responses you'd get asking voters who they plan to vote for in 2020.
- tehjoker 7y agoOh wow, so that's where that Jacobin cover came from. I thought it was way over the top when I saw it, but now it seems fun and tasteful since it's a reference. https://twitter.com/jacobinmag/status/1097858342867951616?lang=en https://twitter.com/jacobinmag/status/1097858342867951616?la...