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LA Mayor Villaraigosa Appears Headed for Re-election
Suspected terrorists held for years without charges or trials create a conflict between constitutional rights and national security. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we hear what Barack Obama's promise to restore American values could mean. Plus, does Mayor Villaraigosa deserve re-election? Is it safe to run for the City Council in Cudahy?
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenSuspected terrorists held for years without charges or trials create a conflict between constitutional rights and national security. Barack Obama has promised to restore American values. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, we hear what that could mean. If Antonio Villaraigosa is not re-elected next week, it will be a staggering upset. But the Los Angeles Times' endorsement was decidedly lukewarm, and some critics say Jim Hahn was a better Mayor. We hear several assessments. Also, crime shaping politics in the city of Cudahay.
Banner image:Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (L) joins other members and leaders in the East Room of the White House, February 20. Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
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3 storiesNational Security and American Values
Suspected terrorists have been held for years in US military prisons with no charges and no trials, creating a conflict between constitutional rights and national security. As soon as next month, Barack Obama will face tough choices about presidential power.
Read the story26 minDoes Mayor Villaraigosa Deserve Re-election?
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa appears headed for re-election, opposed by nine virtual unknowns , none of whom can raise enough money to mount an effective campaign.
Read the story18 minThug Politics in the City of Cudahy
The City of Cudahy is ten miles from downtown Los Angeles, but it may be as dangerous to run for office there as it is in Afghanistan. That's according to Jeffrey Anderson, who writes for City Beat .
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