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    Which Way, L.A.?

    National Notoriety and Local Politics

    Three days of insults from Rush Limbaugh made Sandra Fluke a household name two years ago. Now she’s running for the California State Senate. Both she and her opponent Ben Allen call themselves “progressive” Democrats. We’ll hear where the money’s coming from.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 23, 2014 • 10m Listen

    Three days of insults from Rush Limbaugh made Sandra Fluke a household name two years ago. Now she’s running for the California State Senate. Both she and her opponent Ben Allen call themselves “progressive” Democrats. We’ll hear where the money’s coming from.

    Banner Image: Ben Allen (left) and Sandra Fluke (right) are both running for the California State Senate in next month's election.

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      Local Experience Versus National Recognition in State Senate Races

      Two Democrats topped the primary vote for the 26th State Senate seat now held by Ted Lieu, who’s running for Congress. Ben Allen is a West-Side establishment figure now serving on the Santa Monica-Malibu School Board. Sandra Fluke might not be running at all if it weren’t for Rush Limbaugh—who made her a national figure.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Local Experience Versus National Recognition in State Senate Races

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