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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What Does Donald Trump Mean for California Republicans?

    Unlike most election years, California is now relevant in the Republican race for president. One hundred and seventy-two delegates are up for grabs in the June 7th primary, and Donald Trump is likely to grab a bunch of them. Is that a good or a bad thing for the Republican party here? The GOP isn’t much of a presence in California.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Mar 22, 2016 • 1 min read

    Unlike most election years, California is now relevant in the Republican race for president. One hundred and seventy-two delegates are up for grabs in the June 7th primary, and Donald Trump is likely to grab a bunch of them. Is that a good or a bad thing for the Republican party here? The GOP isn’t much of a presence in California. How could that change with Trump? Also, what would a Trump campaign in California mean for other GOP candidates running in this year’s election?

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    Why Belgium?
    1. 12:01Existential Threats From The Cold War to Today
    2. 21:01What Does Donald Trump Mean for California Republicans?You’re reading this
    3. 29:00Why Belgium?
    4. 29:52Who Are The Cactus Thieves
    5. 42:27A Dire Report on Climate Change
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