California Democrats Wary of GOP's Federal Clout Democrats are in charge in California, while the federal government is now largely Republican. Some Californians are wondering if the state's issues can get a serious hearing in Washington as a result. NPR's Ina Jaffe reports.

California Democrats Wary of GOP's Federal Clout

January 4, 200312:00 AM ET

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Ina Jaffe

California Democrats Wary of GOP's Federal Clout

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Democrats are in charge in California, while the federal government is now largely Republican. Some Californians are wondering if the state's issues can get a serious hearing in Washington as a result. NPR's Ina Jaffe reports.