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    Which Way, L.A.?

    What's Wrong with California's Republican Party?

    California's newest Republican state senator is Sam Blakeslee , who represents Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Luis Obispo. But he says his own party's insiders require "litmus tests" and "fear the rise of strong independent Republicans who don't kiss their ring."

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

    California's newest Republican state senator is Sam Blakeslee, who represents Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Luis Obispo. But he says his own party's insiders require "litmus tests" and "fear the rise of strong independent Republicans who don't kiss their ring." Dan Morain, senior opinion editor for the Sacramento Bee, says, "The big tent envisioned by Ronald Reagan has become a pup tent."

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    Can the California GOP Survive the California Republican Party?
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    3. 25:16Will California Legalize Marijuana?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Dan Morain

      Columnist at CALmatters

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      Mike Schroeder

      California Republican Party

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      President, Elmets Communications

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Can the California GOP Survive the California Republican Party?
    1. 0:00What's Wrong with California's Republican Party? You’re reading this
    2. 17:40California's 'Crippling' Business Taxes Are Not That High
    3. 25:16Will California Legalize Marijuana?
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