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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Taking No Prisoners: Berman versus Sherman

    More than $13 million has been spent by Democrats Brad Sherman and Howard Berman, forced by reapportionment to run against each other in next week's congressional election.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 30, 2012 • 50m Listen

    More than $13 million has been spent by two Democratic congressmen in the San Fernando Valley, forced by reapportionment to run against each other in next week's election. Brad Sherman and Howard Berman are as different as their names sound the same, and their campaign's been as nasty as it has been expensive. Sherman says Berman has spent taxpayer money on foreign junkets. Berman called Sherman either a "liar or delusional." At that, they almost got into a fight. They both join us tonight. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, the gathering storm and the campaign for the White House.

    Banner image: (L-R) Brad Sherman and Howard Berman

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    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      Berman and Sherman Together Again on 'WWLA'

      One of this year's nastiest and most expensive campaigns for Congress is taking place in the West San Fernando Valley. Veteran Democrats Howard Berman and Brad Sherman have been forced to compete for the newly drawn 30th District.

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      25 min
    2. 24:58

      The Gathering Storm and the Campaign for the White House

      After briefing reporters on efforts to prepare an upcoming disaster, President Obama answered just one question today at the White House: what about the ongoing campaign for the White House?

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      26 min
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0025 min

      Berman and Sherman Together Again on 'WWLA'

    2. 24:5826 min

      The Gathering Storm and the Campaign for the White House

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