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    Which Way, L.A.?

    The Rise of California’s Independent Voters

    The presidential primaries are about to reach California, where Democrats and Republicans are more divided than ever. But the fastest growing group is the Independents . The Democrats allow Independents to take part in choosing their nominee, but the Republicans don’t.

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

    The presidential primaries are about to reach California, where Democrats and Republicans are more divided than ever. But the fastest growing group is the Independents. The Democrats allow Independents to take part in choosing their nominee, but the Republicans don’t.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Dan Konecky

      Producer, To the Point

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      Mark Baldassare

      Public Policy Institute of California

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      Barbara O'Connor

      Cal State Sacramento's Institute for the Study of Politics and Media

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      Tony Quinn

      Republican political consultant

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