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Interview with Janice Hahn, Hillary Clinton’s secret weapon

April 29, 2008 · 1 Comment

Last week I spoke with City Councilperson Janice Hahn on her winning one one of the spots as a Hillary Clinton delegate representing the 36th Congressional District. Over 200 people had shown up at the caucus to choose between 25 candidates vying for four spots - two women, one man, and an alternate

At my Obama caucus visit, numerous candidates had insisted that their convention votes wouldn’t be swayed, and seemed disturbed that anyone would try to change it. They definitely have reason for concern: Hahn unabashedly told me she cemented her win by telling caucus voters that she’d be able to persuade Obama delegates to vote for Hillary on the floor of the Democratic Convention.

I also asked Hahn why Clinton would be good for Los Angeles, and her thoughts on running for congress… (more…)

Categories: 2008 Presidential Race · los angeles politics
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Clinton stiffing UC Davis with $6,350 bill

April 9, 2008 · 1 Comment

That 3am call Hillary Clinton is prepared to answer may end up being a collection agency.

Bill Clinton’s January visit to UC Davis to drum up support for his wife’s campaign resulted in a since unpaid bill for:

- The UC Davis Marching Band cost $500.
- Cleanup services after the rally cost $250.
- UC Davis Police officers didn’t come as cheap. The security bill is more than $5,600.

The university has threatened to report the bill to a collection agency next month.

[source: CBS 13]

Categories: 2008 Presidential Race
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