After delivering a stirring speech in support of Barry Goldwater's presidential candidacy in 1964, he was persuaded to seek the California governorship, winning two years later and again in 1970.
Despois de facer un entusiasta discurso en apoio á candidatura presidencial de 1964 de Barry Goldwater, foi persuadido para acadar a gobernación de California, gañándoa dous anos despois e por segunda vez en 1970.