Which Way, L.A.?
Twelve Days Before the Election: What Are Californians Thinking?
Californians all want to hear more about the economy. Plus, Measure R on mass transit, Prop 4 on terminating a minor's pregnancy, and Prop 11 on redistricting…
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenCalifornia Democrats like Barack Obama better than ever. Republicans don't like John McCain as much as they used to. Majorities of both parties—and Independents—want to hear more about the economy. We get details on those findings as well as which direction likely voters are leaning on same-sex marriage and legislative boundaries. Also, Measure R, the sales tax for mass transit in LA County.
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2 storiesAs the Election Nears: Proposition 4
Parental notification for abortion has been defeated in two prior elections, but a poll by the Public Policy Institute shows likely voters closely divided this time around: 46% say yes, 44% no, with 10% undecided. Proposition 4 would prohibit abortion for a minor until 48 hours after a doctor notifies her parents or legal guardian.
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LA County Supervisors argued for months over new money for public transit. But Measure R didn't go on the ballot until September, when Governor Schwarzenegger signed a bill allowing it.
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