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Before long, more than 2,000 grassroots EPIC clubs sprouted throughout the state, and the most popular EPIC anthem, "Campaign Chorus for Downey and Sinclair," was made into a [[phonograph record]] by Titan Records for mass distribution. It featured the speaking voice of Downey, announcer Jerry Wilford, and the singing of three men calling themselves the "Epic Trio." While EPIC was defeated by Republican [[Frank Merriam]] in November 1934. Downey, who had been subjected to less vitriol than Sinclair during the campaign, remained a viable political force in the state. Downey actually garnered 123,000 votes more than his running mate. Downey gained a statewide reputation as a champion of progressive politics.
After Sinclair's defeat, Downey became an attorney involved with Dr. [[Francis Townsend]], the main advocate of the Townsend Plan for [[government]] old-age [[pension]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/social-security/the-townsend-plan/|title=The Townsend Plan's Pension Scheme|last=DeWitt|first=Larry|date=December 2001|website=VCU Libraries}}</ref> Townsend's $200-a-month pension plan had won a large following in California, particularly among retirees.
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