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    Olney in L.A.

    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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    By Warren Olney • May 26, 2017 • 7m Listen

    California's Democratic Party is undergoing generational change, starting with US Senator Barbara Boxer's replacement by Kamala Harris. Governor Brown is termed out next year, and Senator Dianne Feinstein is old enough to retire. But it's not just elected officials, the Party Establishment is also changing, or is it?

    Photo: California Democratic Party Chair John Burton leads democrats in giving Donald Trump the middle finger at their state convention in Sacramento.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Jennifer Wolfe

      KCRW Berlin Coordinator

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      John Burton

      California Democratic Party

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