First Take: Republicans spar. Democrats make Schwarzenegger a counteroffer

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Radio hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou hosted a debate for the three GOP U.S. Senate candidates Tuesday; Tom Campbell’s record on taxes and Carly Fiorina’s voting record took center stage.

With less than two weeks before election day, Steve Poizner and Meg Whitman are staying on message on the campaign trail.

Steve Lopez turns an eye toward Sacramento and has some harsh words for labor unions.

Assembly Democrats have introduced a new budget proposal with new oil taxes and limited budget cuts.

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-- Anthony York in Sacramento