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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Prop 14: Increased Right to Participate in Primaries

    A radio spot for Proposition 14 on the ballot claims the measure would reduce "the influence of the major parties which are now under the control of special interests." Sure enough, Republican and Democratic leaders — who disagree on everything else — have jointly raised $200,000 to defeat it.

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

    A radio spot for Proposition 14 on the ballot claims the measure would reduce "the influence of the major parties which are now under the control of special interests." Sure enough, Republican and Democratic leaders — who disagree on everything else — have jointly raised $200,000 to defeat it. Bob Stern is President of the nonprofit Center for Governmental Studies.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Darrell Satzman

      Producer

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      Bob Stern

      Center for Governmental Studies

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    More Primary Politics and Proposition 14
    1. 0:00Prop 14: Increased Right to Participate in PrimariesYou’re reading this
    2. 9:29Primary Politics Five Days before a Statewide Election
    3. 17:26Senate Candidate Mickey Kaus, Tilting at Windmills?
    4. 25:33Karzai Convenes Peace Jirga, Reaches Out to the Taliban
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