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Los Angeles Politics Hotsheet for Thursday- Special National Edition


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Published Feb. 17, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.

 Let's let the Huizar lie, and the Rudy rest this morning and turn our attention to the national stage ... And now it can be told (as if you didn't know). Saddam Hussein never had those often touted "Weapons of Mass Destruction"  that threatened to manifest "in the shape of a ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

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Bare-knuckle politics


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Published Feb. 12, 2011 at 3:40 a.m.
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Incumbent Jose Huizar and Rudy Martinez are fighting hard for the City Council's 14th District seat ... The Los Angeles City Council's 14th District takes in Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mount Washington, El Sereno and a chunk of central Los Angeles, and it historically has featured some of the city's most fervid politics. It's where Richard Alatorre once held office, where Antonio Villaraigosa knocked off Nick Pacheco in 2003 and where Jose Huizar thwarted Pacheco's attempted comeback when

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Parke, "Peace for our time" in CD 14 Campaign? Your latest mailer contradicts that notion. Plus Huizar returns dubious MTA contributions


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Published Feb. 10, 2011 at 11:53 p.m.

Parke Skelton may be the reigning progressive political facade crafter of Los Angeles politics, but when it comes to political diplomacy, he ranks right up there with 20th Century Progressive British Statesman Neville Chamberlain in falsely proclaiming "peace for our time" or the ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

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Los Angeles Politics Hotsheet for Thursday; Phoning it in from the High Desert edition


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Published Feb. 10, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.

Brief Hotsheet powered by Droid X;February is "Sarah Palin Media Blackout Month". Let's see how she's holding up from the lack of attention;Sarah Palin Media Addict from Gina GershonKrekorian on "Which Way LA" @ KCRW- Councilman Krekorian is wisely insisting on an EIR before the ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

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Los Angeles Politics Hotsheet for Tuesday: Mike Trujillo Day Two


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Published Feb. 8, 2011 at 8:13 a.m.

Mike Trujillo vs the Pasty White GuysMore after the jump ... Campaign consultant and former Mayor Sam blogger Mike Trujillo had expected Monday he was going to splash the campaign he was running - the re-election effort of controversial City Councilman Jose Huizar - all over the fishwrap ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

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Los Angeles Politics Hotsheet for Election Day


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Published June 8, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.

Mayor Villaraigosa took time to praise LAUSD School Board Member Yolie Flores Aguilar who is leaving office when her term is up to take a position with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  Whats more interesting is the set of comments from the readers of the Daily News' story.  Most ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

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TV Junkie: The Egyptian Tonight; Betty White Hosts 'SNL' Tomorrow; 'Breaking Bad' Sunday


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Published May 7, 2010 at 11:00 p.m.
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Sunday - ... Watch the "Tour of California Preview" on Versus to get the lowdown on the most internationally recognized bike race in the United States. The show will review the race route and the international roster of cycling stars who will be participating from May 16-23. You can also check out the event's website to get even more detailed particulars on the 3 stages that will run in or near greater Los Angeles, including the downtown time trial. On Sunday night, the focus will be on AMC's

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Now on PolitiCal: Karen Bass to announce Congressional run; anti-Whitman ads hit the air


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Published Feb. 16, 2010 at 10:51 p.m.

Here are some of the stories we're following today on our California politics blog, PolitiCal: Karen Bass is set to announce her candidacy for Diane Watson's Congressional seat tomorrow in Los Angeles. A group of Jerry Brown supporters have launched ...

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Los Angeles Politics Hotsheet for Christmas Eve


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Published Dec. 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

Wendy Greuel and her Mini-MitchPaul Hatfield has a conversation with City Controller Wendy Greuel.  Besides discussing more mundane and technical matters within the Controller's office, Hatfield chatted with Greuel about the recent race to replace her in the District 2 Council Seat.  ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

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Los Angeles Politics Hotsheet for Saturday


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Published Dec. 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

The Grown Ups Now In Charge of CD2 Photo by Mayor SamMembers of the Police Protective League are baffled why their leadership spent nearly a half million dollars to elect Chris Essel to the City Council when eventual victor Paul Krekorian had a good record of supporting those in ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ...

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