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Which Way, L.A.?

The Rise of California’s Independent Voters

The presidential primaries are about to reach California, where Democrats and Republicans are more divided than ever. But the fastest growing group is the Independents . The Democrats allow Independents to take part in choosing their nominee, but the Republicans don’t.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The presidential primaries are about to reach California, where Democrats and Republicans are more divided than ever. But the fastest growing group is the Independents. The Democrats allow Independents to take part in choosing their nominee, but the Republicans don’t.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Dan Konecky

    Producer, To the Point

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    Mark Baldassare

    Public Policy Institute of California

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    Barbara O'Connor

    Cal State Sacramento's Institute for the Study of Politics and Media

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    Tony Quinn

    Republican political consultant

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