Which Way, L.A.?
Presidential Politics and Major League Baseball
Chelsea Clinton says her mother would be a better president than her father was, and Bill says he agrees. It’s all part of the battle for super-delegates at the national convention. On Reporter’s Notebook, the Dodgers begin their 50th year in Los Angeles—with a super-star manager and some fans angry about That Game at the Coliseum.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenChelsea Clinton says her mother would be a better president than her father was, and Bill says he agrees. It’s all part of the battle for super-delegates at the national convention. On Reporter’s Notebook, the Dodgers begin their 50th year in Los Angeles—with a super-star manager and some fans angry about That Game at the Coliseum. Photo Credit: Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images Sports
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2 storiesBill Clinton to Superdelegates: 'Chill Out'
California held its presidential primaries early this year so the biggest state in the union could have more influence on the outcomes. The Republican winner-take-all formula gave a big boost to John McCain . But even though Hillary Clinton won among Democrats, Barack Obama got a big share of the delegates.
Read the story11 minDodgers Celebrate 50 Years with a Traffic Jam
It’s been 50 years since the Dodgers came to Los Angeles from Brooklyn, and the big news for Dodger fans is Joe Torre — who’s won more games than any but seven other managers … most recently, of course, for the Yankees. On Saturday it was déjà vu all over again when the Dodgers went back to the Coliseum to play the Red Sox.
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