Which Way, L.A.?
Yesterday's California Election
California Republicans went where the money was. Democrats supported the tried and true. But the voters also approved a measure designed to take partisanship out of politics. We look at what to expect between now and November. Also, LA Unified's parcel tax might have been doomed from the start. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, preparations for the World Cup in South Africa.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenCalifornia Republicans went where the money was. Democrats supported the tried and true. But the voters also approved a measure designed to take partisanship out of politics. We look at the winners and losers and what to expect between now and November. Also, why LA Unified's parcel tax might have been doomed from the start. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, starting on Friday, almost a billion soccer fans will be watching the World Cup for the next month. We look at South Africa's preparations for a sporting event with worldwide cultural impact.
Banner image: Republican gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman delivers a campaign speech to supporters at her primary night party at the Universal Hilton Hotel June 8, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images
In this episode
3 storiesGOP Goes for Whitman, Fiorina; Ups, Downs of the Propositions
Republican Meg Whitman spent almost $90 million to win the Republican nomination for Governor over Steve Poisner , who spent $30 million. Today, Democrat Jerry Brown called that "a billionaire's demolition derby" that set "a national record for excessive spending." (Tomorrow, we'll talk about the upcoming race for Attorney General.)
Read the story20 minMeasure E Goes Down
A majority of voters in LA Unified supported a parcel tax of $100 a year, but Measure E fell far short of the two-thirds required. It was a long-shot anyway, and there wasn't much of a campaign, according to Howard Blume, education writer for the Los Angeles Times .
Read the story5 minWorld Cup Preparations in South Africa
With roughly a billion fans expected to watch on TV, the World Cup will be living up to its name. It's been held every four years since 1930, with two exceptions during World War II. The first was in Montevideo, Uruguay, and this is the first on the continent of Africa. South Africa, the host nation, has spent almost $4 billion on preparations.
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