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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Voters May Change, but Prop 13 Remains the Same

    Today's electorate is very different from the one that passed Proposition 13 in 1978. But even though the voters have changed, it's still called the "third rail" of state politics, the one that means political death to any politician foolish enough to touch it.

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

    Today's electorate is very different from the one that passed Proposition 13 in 1978. But even though the voters have changed, it's still called the "third rail" of state politics, the one that means political death to any politician foolish enough to touch it.

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    Voters May Change, but Prop 13 Remains the Same
    1. 0:00Legislative Analyst Gives an Overview of Governor's Budget
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    3. 26:11Mental Illness and the Threat of Violence in America
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Mark DiCamillo

      Field Poll

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      Dan Schnur

      Professor of Politics and Communications, USC

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      Dowell Myers

      University of Southern California

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    2 of 3
    Voters May Change, but Prop 13 Remains the Same
    1. 0:00Legislative Analyst Gives an Overview of Governor's Budget
    2. 7:13Voters May Change, but Prop 13 Remains the SameYou’re reading this
    3. 26:11Mental Illness and the Threat of Violence in America
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