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GOP Upset in Massachusetts; Rain, Political Storms in California
If it happened in Massachusetts, can it happen here? The late Ted Kennedy’s seat has gone Republican. Is Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer in trouble? What about Attorney General Jerry Brown, who wants to be governor all over again? We look at the sea-change in politics and check the weather.
By Warren Olney • • 53m ListenAfter Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts, Senate Democrats can't stop Republican filibusters any more. What does that mean for health care reform? What about the rest of the Obama agenda with the President's approval ratings on the decline? What's the message for California, with Barbara Boxer's US Senate seat on the line and an open race for Governor? We hear from some political pros and update the weather.
Banner image: City workers make final preparations today as the third and largest storm of the week moves in on La Canada Flintridge, California. Photo: David McNew/Getty Images
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3 storiesMassachusetts Changes the Game
Last night, Republican Scott Brown was triumphant after his upset election to the US Senate seat held by the late Democrat Ted Kennedy for 47 years. At this morning’s news conference, Scott Brown said the President had called with congratulations and that they hit it off.
Read the story28 minDeluge Bears Down on Southland Foothills
The weather service predicted small hail, wind gusts over 50 miles per hour, torrential downpours for LA today -- and even weak tornados. Evacuation orders were issued this morning for 489 homes in La Canada-Flintridge , La Crescenta , Acton and Glendale . The City of Los Angeles issued 262 evacuation orders in and around Tujunga Canyon .
Read the story9 minPolitical Storm Brews for Senator Boxer
When Republican Scott Brown was asked if he thought he could win the late Ted Kennedy's Senate seat in Massachusetts, he famously answered, "With all due respect, that's the people's seat." So what about Barbara Boxer 's seat after three terms as the Democrat from California?
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