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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Term Limits and Musical Chairs

    Term limits were enacted in 1990 to rid California of so-called "career politicians" and replace them with "citizen legislators," who would serve relatively briefly in elected positions and then return to their former lives in the private sector.

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

    Term limits were enacted in 1990 to rid California of so-called "career politicians" and replace them with "citizen legislators," who would serve relatively briefly in elected positions and then return to their former lives in the private sector. A new report "Citizen Legislators or Political Musical Chairs," from the Center for Governmental Studies, says it's had almost exactly the opposite affect.

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    Should Politicians Keep Doing the Term Limit Tango?
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    3. 26:53Rupert Murdoch on the Witness Stand
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Karen Radziner

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      Tracy Westen

      Center for Governmental Studies

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      Jim Brulte

      California Strategies

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      National Tax Limitation Committee

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Should Politicians Keep Doing the Term Limit Tango?
    1. 0:00Term Limits and Musical ChairsYou’re reading this
    2. 16:42Anna Deavere Smith Brings Her New Play to Santa Monica
    3. 26:53Rupert Murdoch on the Witness Stand
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