Dueling Lieutenant Governors

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As with the office of Vice President, California-s Lieutenant Governor is said to awaken each day to make sure the Governor is breathing. Yet, in addition to serving as acting Governor in the Governor-s absence or incapacity, this sarcastically maligned public official sits on the UC Board of Regents, Cal State Board of Trustees, and the State Lands Commission, and occasionally casts the tie-breaking vote as President of the state Senate. Just 28 days before the election, we hear about the accomplishments and endorsements of the major candidates who would expand the office of the state-s second-in-command, incumbent Democrat Cruz Bustamente and his challenger, Republican state Senator Bruce McPherson.
Managing Editor Kyle McKinnon guest hosts.
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Taft-Hartley Act

International Longshore and Warehouse Union

Pacific Maritime Association

Office of California's Lieutenant Governor

Bustamante campaign

McPherson campaign

Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producer:

Frances Anderton