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    San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Not Leaving Anytime Soon

    "Bob is stubborn and he likes to fight." That's what one political consultant says about San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. He's been accused by 16 women of unwelcome sexual advances; one has sued him in court. A unanimous City Council has demanded that he resign and a recall campaign is underway.

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

    "Bob is stubborn and he likes to fight." That's what one political consultant says about San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. He's been accused by 16 women of unwelcome sexual advances; one has sued him in court. A unanimous City Council has demanded that he resign and a recall campaign is underway. But Filner promised to return to his office today after two weeks of therapy, ready to be "the best mayor I can be." Steven Erie is Professor of Political Science at the University of California at San Diego.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Independent Producer

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      Steve Erie

      University of California at San Diego

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