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    Democrats, Republicans split over Trump administration threat to California

    State Democrats are preparing for the worst. State Republicans are optimistic their voices — and those of their constituents — will finally be heard. Sacramento is split over how to…

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    By Benjamin Gottlieb • Jan 7, 2017 • 1 min read

    State Democrats are preparing for the worst.

    State Republicans are optimistic their voices — and those of their constituents — will finally be heard.

    Sacramento is split over how to prepare for the incoming administration of Donald Trump.

    KCRW’s Steve Chiotakis recently chatted with both the GOP and Democratic leaders in the state senate.

    Listen to his interview with Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de Leon below:

    And with Jean Fuller, minority leader in the California State Senate:

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

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