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. (-5[1])This politician described cult leader Jim Jones as a “man of the highest character” in a letter to Jimmy (-5[1])Carter. This politician’s death led to Cornelius Murphy’s appointment as Chief of Police following the White Night riots. This politician delivered the (10[1])“Hope” speech while campaigning against the Briggs Initiative. Dianne Feinstein discovered this politician’s body after he was shot (-5[1])alongside George Moscone (10[1])in 1978 by Dan White. For 10 points, name this gay politician who served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. ■END■ (10[2])