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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Massachusetts 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.

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

    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. We look at the aftermath of an upset that has transformed the political environment in an election year.

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    GOP Upset in Massachusetts; Rain, Political Storms in California
    1. 0:00Massachusetts Changes the GameYou’re reading this
    2. 27:36Deluge Bears Down on Southland Foothills
    3. 36:50Political Storm Brews for Senator Boxer
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Scot Lehigh

      Columnist, Boston Globe

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      Janet Hook

      Wall Street Journal

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      Langer Research Associates and ABC News

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    GOP Upset in Massachusetts; Rain, Political Storms in California
    1. 0:00Massachusetts Changes the GameYou’re reading this
    2. 27:36Deluge Bears Down on Southland Foothills
    3. 36:50Political Storm Brews for Senator Boxer
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