Which Way, L.A.?
Gubernatorial Candidate Gavin Newsom
Given what's happening — or failing to happen — in Sacramento, why does anyone want to be Governor? We ask San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom. Also, another legislative session in Sacramento is winding down. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, last night's address to Congress was called a "make or break" moment for the presidency of Barack Obama, but it’s one part of an ongoing process.
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenSacramento is wallowing in dysfunction. We ask San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom what he might do about that, in the first of a series of interviews with Californians who want to be governor. Also, despite major unfinished business, another legislative session in Sacramento is winding down. On our rebroadcast of today’s To the Point, last night’s address to Congress was called a “make or break” moment for the presidency of Barack Obama, but it's one part of an ongoing process. We look at the speech, the immediate reaction and what might happen next.
Banner image: San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom speaks at a news conference in San Francisco, California. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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3 storiesThe Pitch Is History, Did He Make the Sale?
After a month on the sidelines, President Obama attempted to re-frame the debate on healthcare reform with a major address last night to a joint session of Congress.
Read the story28 minLegislature Scrambles to Finish Line in Sacramento
The State Legislature has until midnight tomorrow to take action on water policy, renewable energy and prison reform. Governor Schwarzenegger has threatened to veto anything else until those projects get done. So far…no deals, according to Evan Halper, Sacramento Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times .
Read the story6 minGubernatorial Candidate Gavin Newsom
After six years in Sacramento, one of Governor Schwarzenegger's top advisors said today, "Every year, both sides retreat to their respective partisan corners and nothing gets done." The last week of this year's legislative session is a classic example, and the pattern will likely continue for a long time to come.
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