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Administrative/Regulatory

Nov. 30, 2010

Partisan Politics Won in AG Race

Despite weaknesses, Kamala Harris pulled off a win over Steve Cooley because of her party affiliation.


By Brandon Ortiz


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Conventional wisdom was that Democrat Kamala Harris had two huge anchors pulling down her attorney general aspirations: The vociferous opposition of police and her staunch opposition to the death penalty, which, even in liberal-leaning California, still draws strong support.


Steve Cooley seemed to have all the advantages: Three terms as district attorney and a high popularity rating in Los Angeles Co...

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