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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Taking Stock of the First Debate

    In last night's debate , Mitt Romney was an aggressive challenger, not afraid to accuse a sitting President of not telling the truth. The consensus is that an aggressive Romney won the debate against Barack Obama , a President who was defensive and lacking in energy.

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

    In last night's debate, Mitt Romney was an aggressive challenger, not afraid to accuse a sitting President of not telling the truth. The consensus is that an aggressive Romney won the debate against Barack Obama, a President who was defensive and lacking in energy. We sample early reaction and ask how it might influence the remaining month of a close and hard-fought campaign.

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    Props 30, 38: What Happens to Public Education If They Fail?
    1. 0:00Public Education and Next Month's Election
    2. 26:15Remembering Hollywood Den Mother Catherine Davis
    3. 32:35Taking Stock of the First DebateYou’re reading this
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Rich Galen

      Mullings.com

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      Susan Estrich

      University of Southern California

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      Jonathan Last

      Weekly Standard

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    3 of 3
    Props 30, 38: What Happens to Public Education If They Fail?
    1. 0:00Public Education and Next Month's Election
    2. 26:15Remembering Hollywood Den Mother Catherine Davis
    3. 32:35Taking Stock of the First DebateYou’re reading this
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