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Which Way, L.A.?

Will California Feel the Impact of Presidential Coattails?

Hosted by Warren Olney Oct. 22, 2008
Republicans and Democrats are locked into their Congressional and Legislative seats in California - or are they? If Barack Obama’s commanding lead turns into a landslide this year, some supposedly “safe” Republicans could be in for surprises—with important implications from Sacramento to Washington. On Reporter’s Notebook, will San Francisco legalize prostitution?
Republicans and Democrats are locked into their Congressional and Legislative seats in California - or are they? If Barack Obama’s commanding lead turns into a landslide this year, some supposedly “safe” Republicans could be in for surprises—with important implications from Sacramento to Washington. On Reporter’s Notebook, will San Francisco legalize prostitution?

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Warren Olney

Producer:

Karen Radziner

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