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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The Obama White House and the Permanent Campaign

    After winning the White House, President Obama said his volunteer army of 13 million would play a crucial role in his administration. His campaign apparatus was reincarnated at the Democratic National Committee and called Organizing for America . Today, Mr. Obama took part in a conference call designed to mobilize the army around healthcare .

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

    After winning the White House, President Obama said his volunteer army of 13 million would play a crucial role in his administration. His campaign apparatus was reincarnated at the Democratic National Committee and called Organizing for America. Today, Mr. Obama took part in a conference call designed to mobilize the army around healthcare.

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    Can Washington Ignore the Biggest State in the Union?
    1. 0:00The Obama White House and the Permanent CampaignYou’re reading this
    2. 27:33The Sudden Retirement of LA's Fire Chief
    3. 33:30Can Washington Ignore the Biggest State in the Union?
    4. 46:55Crossing the Border for Cheaper Healthcare
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Mitch Stewart

      Executive Director, Organizing for America

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      Lynn Sweet

      Washington Bureau Chief, Chicago Sun-Times

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      Carol Zachery

      former Volunteer, Obama Presidential Campaign

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    Can Washington Ignore the Biggest State in the Union?
    1. 0:00The Obama White House and the Permanent CampaignYou’re reading this
    2. 27:33The Sudden Retirement of LA's Fire Chief
    3. 33:30Can Washington Ignore the Biggest State in the Union?
    4. 46:55Crossing the Border for Cheaper Healthcare
    Back to Which Way, L.A.?