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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    California Democrats gather amidst divisions

    California Democrats are meeting this weekend in San Diego for their annual convention.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Feb 24, 2018 • 1 min read

    California Democrats are meeting this weekend in San Diego for their annual convention. In addition to guns and schools, there are fights with the Trump administration, a governor’s race, and Kevin DeLeon challenging Senator Dianne Feinstein for her seat. Some possible presidential candidates will be at the convention: Senator Kamala Harris, Mayor Eric Garcetti.

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    1. 0:00The NRA's long legislative battle
    2. 10:26Veterans on why teachers should not be armed
    3. 21:38California Democrats gather amidst divisionsYou’re reading this
    4. 28:36Is 'Annihilation' sci-fi adventure too heady?
    5. 41:09Wrapping up the Winter Olympics
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