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Roundtable: Final Presidential Debate, Congressional Races, State Propositions

Roundtable: Final Presidential Debate, Congressional Races, State Propositions
Debate, Congressional Races, State PropositionsGUESTS:Chris Jennewein, editor, Times of San Diego Joe Yerardi, reporter, iNewsource Matthew Hall, editor, San Diego Union-Tribune

Almost there

Will he, or won't he? Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he'll just keep us in suspense about whether he'll concede, should he lose the election to his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. Should we be worried?

The third and final presidential debate was an interesting capper to this year's bizarre election. During the course of the debate, the candidates characterized each other as nasty and whiny. Have at it, voters!

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Congressional races

The contentious presidential election, coupled with changing demographics, could have a profound effect on some of the down-ballot races.

In particular, longtime Republican Cong. Darrel Issa is in tough battle with political newcomer Doug Applegate. Issa's support of Trump, and his tendency to vote strictly with the GOP, could hurt him this time around.

While Democratic Cong. Scott Peters, who says he'd never be part of a "partisan army," seems to be cruising to re-election.

inewsource: Issa’s and Peters’ voting records show contrasting degrees of party loyalty

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State propositions

Californians have a lot of work ahead of them in combing through the state's 17 ballot propositions. Three biggies address repealing the state's death penalty, speeding it up, and legalizing recreational marijuana.

How will a prevailing "yes" or "no" on each affect us, practically and philosophically?

The 2024 primary election is March 5. Find in-depth reporting on each race to help you understand what's on your ballot.