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Lt Governor: Two Big Names in Search of a Little Job
In the race political junkies care about most, Democrat John Garamendi and Republican Tom McClintock are running for Lieutenant Governor. We ask both political veterans why they want a job with almost no significant duties. Also, political first aid from the White House for two California Republicans.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenIn the race political junkies care about most, Democrat John Garamendi and Republican Tom McClintock are running for Lieutenant Governor.We ask both political veterans why they want a job with almost no significant duties.Also, political first aid from the White House for two California Republicans.
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California's Lieutenant Governor takes over when the Governor dies or leaves office and breaks ties in the Senate. Neither of those things has happened for decades, but two political veterans--Democrat John Garamendi and Republican Tom McClintock --are campaigning hard for the job. Garamendi, state Insurance Commissioner who held the job…
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