The California Ballot and The Four Leading Candidates

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Today, voters in 24 states go to the polls. In California, voters will be asked to decide seven state propositions that cover issues ranging from a phone tax and term limits to tribal gaming. In this special second edition of To the Point, Warren Olney looks at the California ballot, examining both the candidates and the measures. (1-2pm)

Main Topic

The Four Leading Candidates ()

Guests:

• David Greene: White House Correspondent, National Public Radio
• Carrie Budoff Brown: Reporter, Politico
• Michael Levenson: Reporter for the Boston Globe
• Scott Horsley: Reporter, NPR

Main Topic

California ()

Guests:

• John Myers: Sacramento Bureau Chief, California Report
• Paul Drugan: Assistant to the acting Los Angeles County's Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
• Rick Jacobs: Founder, Courage Campaign
• Mark DiCamillo: Director, Field Poll
• Sujatha Jahagirdar: Program Director of the New Voter Project for California Student Public Interest Research Group
• Barbara O'Connor: Professor of Communications
• Tony Quinn: Political analyst, former Republican consultant

Links:

• Field Poll: California Field Poll survey results on voter preferences for president
• Reuters/C-SPAN/Zogby Poll: McCain Dominates GOP Races; Dems Locked in Tight Contests As Super Tuesday Polls Open
• Click here for important instructions for Decline to State/Nonpartisan Voters (PDF FORMAT)

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Warren Olney

Considered the dean of Southern California broadcast journalists, Warren tackles the issues Southern Californians care about. Expanding that concept, To the Point deals with issues of national concern and is on air in most major metropolitan markets across the country. On any day, you’ll hear a fast-paced, news-based talk show featuring multiple perspectives on a single major issue, with Newsmaker and Reporters Notebook features, as well. 

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