New bill aims to move California's primary to just after Iowa and New Hampshire

Apr. 12, 2017

Democratic lawmakers are pushing to move California’s primary up to make it more relevant in 2020, but will it make a difference if they succeed?

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Seeking 2020 clout, California looks to jump the primary queue

Credits

Guest:

Alex Padilla - California Democratic U.S. Senator - @SenAlexPadilla

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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