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Eleni Kounalakis makes her case for being Lt. Governor of California
Two Democrats are running to be California’s second in command: the lieutenant governor. We hear from both candidates this week. Eleni Kounalakis has never held elected office, but she says she’s ready. She was a real estate mogul and U.S.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenTwo Democrats are running to be California’s second in command: the lieutenant governor. We hear from both candidates this week. Eleni Kounalakis has never held elected office, but she says she’s ready. She was a real estate mogul and U.S. Ambassador to Hungary under Obama.
Eleni Kounalakis, candidate for Lt. Governor, at KCRW. Credit: Amy Ta.
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Two Democrats are running to be California’s second in command: the lieutenant governor. We hear from both candidates this week. First: Eleni Kounalakis. She’s never held elected office, but she says she’s ready.
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