Former Rep. John Burton, a frequently foul-mouthed liberal lion from San Francisco who served four full terms in Congress before leaving because of an addiction to nitrous oxide and crack but later ...

Former Congressman John Burton, who had an outsized influence on California politics and helped shape the state's Democratic Party since the 1960s, has died, a family spokesperson confirmed. He was 92 ...

Burton in 2011 speaking with Dianne Feinstein, then a U.S. senator, and Kamala Harris, then California's attorney general. John Burton, who championed liberal causes during his 40 years in California ...

He left the House of Representatives while struggling with a crack addiction, his political career seemingly over. Actually, it had just begun. By Alex Traub John Burton, one of the most influential ...

John Burton, longtime California Democratic leader known for his fiery style and liberal legacy, has died at 92. He was remembered as an advocate for the poor, homeless, foster children, and the ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. John Burton, a salty-tongued and unabashedly liberal San Francisco Democrat who stood up for the working class and nurtured countless political careers, including ...

John Burton, who with his late brother Phillip created the vaunted “Burton machine” that dominated San Francisco and California politics for decades, died Sunday. He was 92 and had been in declining ...

John Burton served 40 years in California politics championing liberal causes. He held key roles in the Assembly, Congress, and as Senate President pro Tem. Burton founded a youth advocacy group and ...

John Burton, the proudly liberal powerhouse who shaped California Democratic politics for six decades, has died at 92. Burton mentored Nancy Pelosi and helped build the Democratic machine that ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. To the editor: Much has been said about John Burton’s fierce loyalty, mentoring and ability to work across the ...