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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Proposition 89: California Politics without Big Money?

    November's elections will likely set new records for campaign spending, led by the race for Governor and 13 ballot propositions . One of them promises to change all that by setting limits on corporate contributions.

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

    November's elections will likely set new records for campaign spending, led by the race for Governor and 13 ballot propositions. One of them promises to change all that by setting limits on corporate contributions. Proposition 89 promises to take the big money out of politics with spending limits and $200 in public financing of campaigns for state offices. Would spending reform limit special interest influence? Would public finance mean tax money for negative campaigns? We'll hear the pros and cons.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Dan Konecky

      Producer, To the Point

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      John Wildermuth

      San Francisco Chronicle

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      Michael Lighty

      National Policy Director, National Nurses United

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      Robin Swanson

      Spokesperson, Yes on Proposition 16

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    Proposition 89: California Politics without Big Money?
    1. 1:19Ports 'Shortchanged' on Security
    2. 7:12Proposition 89: California Politics without Big Money?You’re reading this
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