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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Gov. Brown Is 'Impressed' with Sanders, But Endorses Clinton

    California Governor Jerry Brown endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton for President Tuesday. When Governor Brown ran for President himself in 1992, he actually sounded more like Bernie Sanders, and in fact, he played that role against his then-opponent Bill Clinton. So why did he endorse a Clinton today for the Democratic nomination?

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 31, 2016 • 1 min read

    California Governor Jerry Brown endorsed Democrat Hillary Clinton for President Tuesday. When Governor Brown ran for President himself in 1992, he actually sounded more like Bernie Sanders, and in fact, he played that role against his then-opponent Bill Clinton. So why did he endorse a Clinton today for the Democratic nomination? And will his, or any other endorsements for that matter, make a difference this year?

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    A Look Ahead to California's Primary
    1. 0:00A Look Ahead to June, Beyond the Top of the Ticket
    2. 12:20Gov. Brown Is 'Impressed' with Sanders, But Endorses ClintonYou’re reading this
    3. 20:50Can 'Grit' Be Cultivated?
    4. 36:14The Relevance of the 'Roots' Remake
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      David Karol

      University of Maryland, Author

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    A Look Ahead to California's Primary
    1. 0:00A Look Ahead to June, Beyond the Top of the Ticket
    2. 12:20Gov. Brown Is 'Impressed' with Sanders, But Endorses ClintonYou’re reading this
    3. 20:50Can 'Grit' Be Cultivated?
    4. 36:14The Relevance of the 'Roots' Remake
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