To the Point
California Gets Back into Presidential Politics
In 1972, California clinched the presidential nomination for Democrat George McGovern. Since then, the biggest state has become an ATM for candidates of both parties.
By Warren Olney • • 48m ListenFor almost 50 years, California’s been out of the action when it comes to presidential nominations. The state’s been too big and too expensive. And, by the June primary, the nominees have already been chosen. Now, social media will allow massive fund-raising by otherwise minor players. And the voting will be in March. The biggest state in the Union will be getting its political voice back.
Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Andrea Brody
Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast
Mike Madrid
Republican strategist and author of “The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy”
Darry Sragow
political strategist
Carla Marinucci
Politico reporter covering California politics