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It's the Economy, Stupid, All Over Again

With Michigan in a virtual one-state recession, Mitt Romney won yesterday's primary by promising federal assistance. Will that work Saturday in South Carolina? With five candidates still standing, the Republican race is in chaos. We get an update and look at the role of the economy in presidential politics. Also,  President Bush winds up his Middle East tour, and undersea sonar, national security and whales.

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By Warren Olney • Jan 16, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

With Michigan in a virtual one-state recession, Mitt Romney won yesterday's primary by promising federal assistance. Will that work Saturday in South Carolina? With five candidates still standing, the Republican race is in chaos. We get an update and look at the role of the economy in presidential politics. Also, President Bush winds up his Middle East tour and, on Reporter's Notebook, despite possible damage to whales and other marine mammals, President Bush says the Navy can use sonar for anti-submarine training off the coast of California. What about state law and federal court rulings?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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