Early Life, Education, and Early Career
Born in Bremerton, Washington, he attended the University of Washington, where he was a linebacker on the football team, the Huskies, and pledged Sigma Nu Fraternity. He earned a B.A. and a J.D. degree. He then became legislative and administrative assistant to long-serving U.S. Senator Warren G. Magnuson of Washington.
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