Copyright 2009 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:08:18 -0800 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:08:18 -0800 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Conservatives-Threaten-US-Attorney-General-With-Journalism-70651497.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:02:28 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/breitbart+holder.jpg
Despite ACORN being stripped of federal dollars, some conservatives are demanding an investigation.

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Brown sure looks like he's running for governor, but he won't come out and say it.

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What does the GOP Senate candidate think about global warming and immigration? Don't ask.

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A Santa Cruz book store is literally going nuts over Sarah Palin's new book.

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“Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8” interpreted as hastening president's demise.

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Marriage equality proponents are still divided on strategy.

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The FDA threatens a ban on all alcoholic energy drinks. Your frat party may never be the same again.

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The GOP hopes to relive its 1994 Contract with America, but Obama will do whatever he can to avoid repeating history.

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From Pelosi to Palin to Bachmann, women are dominating the political landscape in ways they never have before

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Third-Republican-Who-Rarely-Votes-a-Charm-jw-69913982.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:36:41 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/352199.jpg
What is it with Republicans who can't be bothered to vote?

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President Obama chose General Stanley McChrystal to chart out a new Afghanistan policy eight months ago and his administration has come up with Plans B and C. Exactly, how far through the alphabet will the...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Wiping-Away-The-Stains.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:15:13 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*88/92961877.jpg
John Allen Muhammad and Nidal Malik Hasan betrayed their uniform and their country, but Americans must remember the real lesson of Veterans Day.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Whitman-Fiorina-Republican-Primary-Fights-Veer-Right-jw-69678127.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:53:43 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/whitman1.jpg
Could pandering to the party's core in primaries doom Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina among moderates?

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Mike Huckabee doesn't seem to appreciate all the attention Sarah Palin is getting, but figures it might have something to do with their looks.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/California-Survey-Poll-Frustration-Direction-69583587.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:25:25 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/generic-depression-2.jpg
Voters are frustrated and the gubernatorial candidates aren't exactly helping.

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To get health care passed in the House, Speaker Nancy Pelosi resisted her own pro-choice sensibility and permitted a big pro-life win.

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In the wake of this week's elections, the White House needs to ask if it it has overextended its political operation as much as it has its policy agenda in Congress.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Taped-Calls-Insurance-Fix-Haunt-Jerry-Brown-jw-69318382.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:20:27 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*86/86184029.jpg
The brouhaha over a surreptitious recording draws attention to a deeper scandal.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/More-Local-Politicians-Caught-Violating-LAs-Water-Restrictions-69245317.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:43:37 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/sprinkler2.jpg
Some Los Angeles politicians aren't exactly practicing what they preach.

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Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush will speak in front of thousands at Universal Studios.

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Local regulations about wind-powered energy are making it harder for LA residents to be green.

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In the wake of the off-year election, the Republican Party and its conservative base try setting rules on how they can work together.

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Carly Fiorina talks about politics and more during a visit to LA.

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With Democratic incumbents falling, the country's economy had better come first.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Election-Day-Around-LA-68886492.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:16:43 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*83/vote-ballot-generic.jpg
Get out there voters -- today's your day.

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The woman linked to Mike Duvall's "inappropriate" stories has something to say.

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One year after his election, President Obama's report card is filled with "incompletes" on the big issues, and an"F" in creating a new political atmosphere.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/politics/Newsom-Departure-Sets-Speculation-Wildfire-jw-68717582.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:02:41 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/92570444.jpg
With Gavin Newsom out of the governor's race, is any Democrat going to take on Jerry Brown?

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