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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Is California's Democratic Party Keeping Up with Voters?

    California's Democratic Party will convene tomorrow night in Los Angeles to hear speeches and endorse candidates in this year's elections. A majority of the party is black, Latino or Asian and under 54. But their leaders are old, white people.

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

    California's Democratic Party will convene tomorrow night in Los Angeles to hear speeches and endorse candidates in this year's elections. A majority of the party is black, Latino or Asian and under 54. But their leaders are old, white people. US Senator Dianne Feinstein is 80; Barbara Boxer is 73; Governor Brown is 75; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is 73 and Party Chairman John Burton is 81. We talk about pent up ambition, the super-majority in Sacramento and the rise of the Independent voter.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Caitlin Shamberg

      KCRW

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Cathleen Decker

      Los Angeles Times

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      Eric McGhee

      Public Policy Institute of California

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      Daniel Lopez

      Los Angeles County Young Democrats

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