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VP talk could intensify with Harris-DNC fundraising deal
BILL BARROW Associated Press California Sen. Kamala Harris has made an unusual fundraising move th
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Santa Monica households start responding to 2020 Census
Four in 10 Santa Monica households responded to the 2020 Census by Census Day, according to data the
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How Early Voting Undermines Democracy
By Michael Feinstein, Inside/Outside. Santa Monica Daily Press, Monday, March 30. If you wai
Read moreTuesday’s primaries offer chance for Biden to reach Latinos
JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press In Joe Biden's pursuit of the Democratic presidential nominati
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Chairwoman of Congressional Black Caucus endorses Joe Biden
KAT STAFFORD Associated Press The chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus has endorsed Joe Biden for president, an influential nod...
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Curious City – BERNIE OR BIDEN? REV OR EV?
STUPID, STUPID, STUPID PEOPLE What I really mean is Ignorant, Ignorant, Ignorant People. (But that
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Allen seeks voter changes
Following complications with voting centers in Los Angeles County on Super Tuesday, Senator Ben Allen announced plans requiring L.A. County...
Read moreCalifornia asks LA County to mail ballots to deter delays
ADAM BEAM Associated Press California’s top election official says Los Angeles County should mail ballots to its 5.5 million registered...
Read moreVoting changes, computer glitches mar California primary
ADAM BEAM and JANIE HAR Associated Press A series of changes in California meant to boost voter turnout and smooth...
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Reordered Democratic field to test Sanders in California
MICHAEL R. BLOOD AP Political Writer Four years after a bitter loss in California’s presidential
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