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Prop 8: Same-Sex Marriage and the 'Obama Effect'
Supporters of Prop 8 to make same-sex marriage illegal say a big turnout of African Americans will help their cause. We hear a debate tonight about homophobia, religion and civil rights. Also, early voters, beware, and the race for one of California’s most powerful jobs: Supervisor of LA County.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenSupporters of Prop 8 to make same-sex marriage illegal say a big turnout of African Americans will help their cause. We hear a debate tonight about homophobia, religion and civil rights. Also, early voters, beware, and the race for one of California’s most powerful jobs: Supervisor of LA County.
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3 storiesVoters by Mail, Beware!
If you're planning to vote by mail in Los Angeles County, be careful. Dean Logan is Register-Recorder in charge of elections.
Read the story3 minProposition 8 and the Black Community
Barack Obama 's expected to produce a record turnout of African American voters in California, and that could have an impact beyond the presidential election. Also on the state ballot is Proposition 8 , which would overturn the State Supreme Court's ruling that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right.
Read the story16 minSupervisor's Race Goes Unnoticed
There are more than 10 million people in Los Angeles County but just five elected Supervisors . With both legislative and executive responsibilities, they're some of California's most powerful elected officials. It's so difficult and expensive to run countywide that election is almost a lifetime job.
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