John Burton

California Democratic Party

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Former Chairman of the California Democratic Party, and a veteran California legislator

John Burton on KCRW

California's Democratic Party faces some growing pains. Some call it akin to a Tea Party moment.

Growing pains for California's Democratic Party?

California's Democratic Party faces some growing pains. Some call it akin to a Tea Party moment.

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Robert Scheer sits down with former congressman and current head of the California Democratic Party, John Burton.

John Burton and California Democrats

Robert Scheer sits down with former congressman and current head of the California Democratic Party, John Burton.

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The Latest Food Fight in Sacramento

More than one hundred of California's best known chefs are lobbying in Sacramento for repeal of a law passed more than seven years ago.

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