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After Trump Shooting, California Republicans Hope to 'Turn Down the Burner' at Convention
Delegates and party leaders hope the Republican National Convention will de-escalate partisan tensions after the assassination attempt.

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Is a California Prison Union Losing Ground in the Face of Changing Prison Dynamics?

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After Trump Shooting, California Republicans Hope to 'Turn Down the Burner' at Convention

Delegates and party leaders hope the Republican National Convention will de-escalate partisan tensions after the assassination attempt.

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