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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Endangered Elephants? California Republicans Meet in LA

    California Republicans are about to begin their semi-annual convention in downtown Los Angeles, at a time when GOP prospects are looking up nationwide. In California, it's a different story.

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

    California Republicans are about to begin their semi-annual convention in downtown Los Angeles, at a time when GOP prospects are looking up nationwide. In California, it's a different story. The latest Field Poll shows President Obama with 13- and 19-point majorities over Mitt Romney and Rick Perry respectively and sharp declines in party registration statewide.

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    Are Republicans a Dying Breed in California?
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    2. 5:15Endangered Elephants? California Republicans Meet in LAYou’re reading this
    3. 24:57America and Poverty: What the Numbers Mean for Gen-Y
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

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      Tom Del Beccaro

      California Republican Party

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      Field Poll

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      Mike Madrid

      Republican strategist and author of “The Latino Century: How America’s Largest Minority Is Transforming Democracy”

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Are Republicans a Dying Breed in California?
    1. 0:00UC Regents Consider Years of Tuition Increases
    2. 5:15Endangered Elephants? California Republicans Meet in LAYou’re reading this
    3. 24:57America and Poverty: What the Numbers Mean for Gen-Y
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