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Which Way, L.A.?

Money and Influence Meet in Republican Politics

With Republican convention planners looking over their shoulders in case Hurricane Isaac requires a change in the schedule, the " parallel convention " goes on, with elected officials and Republican celebrities making the party scene for speeches to delegates who can schmooze with lobbyists on the dance floor.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

With Republican convention planners looking over their shoulders in case Hurricane Isaac requires a change in the schedule, the "parallel convention" goes on, with elected officials and Republican celebrities making the party scene for speeches to delegates who can schmooze with lobbyists on the dance floor. Ten corporations, including Microsoft, CITI, Walmart and America's Natural Gas sponsored an event last night.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Director of Content, News

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    KCRW

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    Liz Bartolomeo

    Sunlight Foundation

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    Financial Services Roundtable

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    political and investigative reporter for The New York Times

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