Why Was Clay Jackson a Controversial Figure in California Politics

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why was Clay Jackson a controversial figure in California politics?

• A) He was a member of the House of Representatives and provided more than a million dollars to recall Governor Gray Davis.
• B) He was an influential leader during the Progressive Era.
• C) He was an influential lobbyist convicted of a money-laundering scheme involving State Senator Alan Robbins.
• D) He was an influential lobbyist who was convicted in the savings and loan scandal.

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