Tom Bates was a military veteran with about 10 years service yet he married a communist from Berkeley named Loni Hancock. They switched seats and mayoralship over the past 20 years.
Why he became a red is very puzzling but with a wife like Hancock (whose red record is extremely long), it is similar to DeBlasio marrying his red wife.
A nice piece on both of them re their communist histories would be very informative and give you an insight into the red asshole known as Berkeley.
Interesting background. Under the category ‘The Things We Do For Love’. I just know I would hate to have a small business on Telegraph Ave. near the University right now. I’m guessing that area, which includes ‘People’s Park” is full of smashed out windows, and the air hangs heavy with California Gold (Medical!) Marijuana.