Topic: Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics
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Has Mitt Romney given up on the Latino vote?
Mitt Romney chose Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate and Gov. Chris Christie as the convention keynote speaker. For now, he seems to have put Latino outreach on a back burner.
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Why did Democrats choose Antonio Villaraigosa to lead national convention?
Antonio Villaraigosa has built an impressive résumé in the California Assembly and as mayor of Los Angeles. As chair of the Democratic National Convention, he could help woo Latinos.
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Why Jerry Brown is standing firm on shaky California high-speed rail plan
Another report critical of California's $100-billion high-speed rail project – the second this month – has not shaken Gov. Jerry Brown's faith in the plan. He has his eyes on his legacy, some say.
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State of the State: Jerry Brown twists Republican arms – with a smile
Jerry Brown's State of the State met expectations: 15 minutes focused on his plan for closing California's $25.4 billion deficit, with just a touch of humor to try to bring Republicans on board.
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Stumping for McCain, Sarah Palin dials back the gun rhetoric
Sarah Palin now says 'taking up arms' means voting. Weaponry and military metaphors are part of political discourse, but not all conservatives are happy with Palin's gun rhetoric.
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Californians vent frustration at Schwarzenegger, legislators
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's approval rating is now at 27 percent according to a new poll. It's the second lowest rating for a California governor in 50 years – and the legislature's is worse.
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Clock's ticking for California budget talks
As a deal stalled over school funding cuts, warnings sounded about rising state debt and falling bond ratings.
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Is Cheney helping or hurting the GOP?
The former vice president is charging hard in defense of Bush-era antiterror policies, but some party analysts say other Republican voices need to emerge.
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California running out of money
A $28 billion budget shortfall through 2010 could start to pinch next week.
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