Congresswoman Laura Richardson, D-Long Beach, is enroute to Denver's Democratic National Convention.
But before leaving her district, the superdelegate ---a Sen. Hillary Clinton supporter--- said she's encountered no signs among other delegates that there will be an effort to get the New Yorker onto the ticket.
Richardson emphasized that she would support the vice presidential selection, and hopes there will be no division at the convention.
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
politics. A newcomer to the Press-
Telegram, he previously has covered
local and state government and politics in San Diego County, Mexico
and his home state of Kansas.
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Kris Hanson reports on the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles,
covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
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Karen Robes Meeks came to work for the Press-
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in April 2002 as a beat reporter, covering the cities of
Lakewood, Bellflower and Paramount. She now covers business,
specifically redevelopment, tourism and small businesses.
She also writes Eye on Redevelopment, a monthly column that
appears in the Business Monday section.
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Richardson will cut a dashing figure in Denver. Long Beach residents will embrace the disgrace of being defined by this totally unaccomplished Party operative. Years of most total Party support could have yielded some respect from the leadership but, alas, we ask for nothing and we got even less. Richardson now defines Long Beach. If we had any pride, gratitude for our citizenship, or the character to shoulder our citizen responsiblities to the City, the State, or the Nation we would demand better. But, alas, we have no pride, integrity, or character and it shows...Laura Richardson proves it....Big Time.
Why are we even listening to Richardson?