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State of Affairs: California's blue brings in the green, but a Dem dispute looms
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Aug 11, 2017
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State of Affairs: California's blue brings in the green, but a Dem dispute looms
Political news from the Golden State.
The dome and exterior of the California State Capitol building in 2015, in Sacramento.
The dome and exterior of the California State Capitol building in 2015, in Sacramento.
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Political news from the Golden State.

This week on State of Affairs:

  • If you think things are tough for the Republican Party in California, get this: In the first six months of this year, Democrats in the state raised three dollars for every one dollar Republicans brought in.
  • But it's not all roses for Democrats. There's an ongoing dispute over who should lead the state's Democratic Party, and it could foreshadow problems for Democrats nationwide. 

Guests:

  • Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, professor of public policy at USC
  • Carla Marinucci, senior editor for Politico's California Playbook

Press the blue play button above to hear the full interview.