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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Lieutenant Governor Candidates More Interesting than the Office

    California's Lieutenant Governor takes over when the Governor leaves the state or becomes disabled. He or she also breaks tie votes in the State Senate and serves on a number of boards and commissions. Historically, most lieutenant governors have spent their time campaigning for higher office.

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

    California's Lieutenant Governor takes over when the Governor leaves the state or becomes disabled. He or she also breaks tie votes in the State Senate and serves on a number of boards and commissions. Historically, most lieutenant governors have spent their time campaigning for higher office. This year, the Democratic and Republican candidates are San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and the incumbent, Abel Maldonado, who was appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger when John Garamendi was elected to Congress. Lisa Leff reports from San Francisco for the Associated Press.

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    State Budget Fixes Don't Fix Anything
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    3. 18:27Lieutenant Governor Candidates More Interesting than the OfficeYou’re reading this
    4. 25:13Obama's War: Is there Any Way to Make Progress?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Senior Managing Editor

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Lisa Leff

      Associated Press

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    State Budget Fixes Don't Fix Anything
    1. 0:00KCET Cuts Ties to PBS
    2. 11:19State Budget Fixes Don't Fix Anything
    3. 18:27Lieutenant Governor Candidates More Interesting than the OfficeYou’re reading this
    4. 25:13Obama's War: Is there Any Way to Make Progress?
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