Kqed newsroom. Im thuy vu. California democrats gather in los angeles this weekend for the states partys convention. While its not quite as glamorous as last weekends academy awards, there is a lot riding on this Election Year. Scott shafer leads our analysis of what the party faces as it gears up for november. In many ways, its the best of times for california democrats. The party holds both u. S. Senate seats and every statewide office from governor on down, while the Republican Party struggles to rebrand itself. Still, theres plenty for democrats to worry about, starting with political scandals that have cost them their twothirds majority in the state senate. Joining me to discuss what challenges may be ahead are democratic strategist chris lehane and scott detrow, Sacramento Bureau chief for kqed joining us from los angeles, where hes covering the convention. And scott, let me start with you. What impact are these scandals, including the investigation of senator ronald caldron of s
Kqed newsroom. Im thuy vu. California democrats gather in los angeles this weekend for the states partys convention. While its not quite as glamorous as last weekends academy awards, there is a lot riding on this Election Year. Scott shafer leads our analysis of what the party faces as it gears up for november. In many ways, its the best of times for california democrats. The party holds both u. S. Senate seats and every statewide office from governor on down, while the Republican Party struggles to rebrand itself. Still, theres plenty for democrats to worry about, starting with political scandals that have cost them their twothirds majority in the state senate. Joining me to discuss what challenges may be ahead are democratic strategist chris lehane and scott detrow, Sacramento Bureau chief for kqed joining us from los angeles, where hes covering the convention. And scott, let me start with you. What impact are these scandals, including the investigation of senator ronald caldron of s
Kqed newsroom. Im thuy vu. California democrats gather in los angeles this weekend for the states partys convention. While its not quite as glamorous as last weekends academy awards, there is a lot riding on this Election Year. Scott shafer leads our analysis of what the party faces as it gears up for november. In many ways, its the best of times for california democrats. The party holds both u. S. Senate seats and every statewide office from governor on down, while the Republican Party struggles to rebrand itself. Still, theres plenty for democrats to worry about, starting with political scandals that have cost them their twothirds majority in the state senate. Joining me to discuss what challenges may be ahead are democratic strategist chris lehane and scott detrow, Sacramento Bureau chief for kqed joining us from los angeles, where hes covering the convention. And scott, let me start with you. What impact are these scandals, including the investigation of senator ronald caldron of s
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