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Columnists: Ben van der Meer
Moving primary not such great idea

Perhaps the most interesting post-game analysis of Tuesday's California state primary is pondering what might have been.

'Porn tax' shows how bad state's budget is

Solving this year's state budget deficit will require some creative solutions. Democrats and Republicans agree on that.

2 plans created to reform districts

If you need to know why redistricting reform matters, take a look at next month's primary ballot.

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Denham recall a dopey idea
Competing measures distracting
McCain can't be ruled out in state
Denham ads by both sides lack substance
Bond proposal shifts focus to water
Low-risk re-election hurts democracy
Cue the sad music at Capitol
DeMartini, West Park: Go ahead, speculate
McNerney could be on Demos' hot seat
Voice for Valley
Tuesday results are in; who the heck's ahead?
Tuesday predictions only tentative
Giuliani has put himself in tight spot
The race: McNerney vs. pundits' prediction
Primary ballot still a blank slate for voters
The Latino effect: Will it be felt in 2008 race?
Economy, war, water hot topics for 2008
Ron Paul rounds up supporters in valley
Voting by mail: The idea polls well
Electoral change is hope for GOP
van der Meer: Where are all the 2008 hopefuls?
van der Meer: Who goes to polls matters, not just how many
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