Complex sentence: Nevins, 499 Many westerners, traditionally Republican voters, defected to the new Populist Party candidate, James Weaver, who promised Free Silver, generous veterans' pensions, and an eight-hour work day.
Split into simpler sentences: Nevins, 499 Many westerners, traditionally Republican voters, defected to James Weaver, the candidate of the new Populist Party. Weaver promised Free Silver, generous veterans' pensions, and an eight-hour work day.