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    Which Way, L.A.?

    California's Voice in the 2008 Presidential Campaigns?

    The Governor and the Legislature are likely to move California's presidential primary up to February 5 of next year. The idea is to force Republican and Democratic candidates to actually campaign here, rather than just raising money.

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

    The Governor and the Legislature are likely to move California's presidential primary up to February 5 of next year. The idea is to force Republican and Democratic candidates to actually campaign here, rather than just raising money. Just talking about it brought Rudy Giuliani in for a four-day tour. John McCain and Barack Obama will be here next week. Still, there's debate about whether an extra election is really a good idea. Would it mean real clout for the biggest state in the Union? Would it really work? What does it have to do with term limits? We hear a journalist following the story and advocates on both sides.

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    California's Voice in the 2008 Presidential Campaigns?
    1. 1:13Governor's Health Plan Gets First Formal Scrutiny
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Bob Salladay

      Capitol Reporter for the Los Angeles Times

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      Carmen Balber

      Consumer advocate with the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights

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      Rick Jacobs

      Courage Campaign

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    California's Voice in the 2008 Presidential Campaigns?
    1. 1:13Governor's Health Plan Gets First Formal Scrutiny
    2. 7:09California's Voice in the 2008 Presidential Campaigns?You’re reading this
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