Latest line: A good week for nepo babies, a bad week for Doug LaMalfa
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Stanford University will persist with preferential admissions for legacy students whose families have donated significantly, disregarding recently enacted state laws aimed at curbing this practice. Congressman Doug LaMalfa, representing Redding, was booed at a town hall meeting after tensions arose over potential redistricting that may include liberal Sonoma County, threatening his re-election prospects. Governor Gavin Newsom's efforts to push a gerrymandering measure could enhance his national profile. However, recent polls suggest that California voters may not support this initiative.
Stanford will maintain preferential admissions for children of wealthy donors and alumni despite new state laws intended to eliminate such practices, impacting state grants.
Doug LaMalfa faced backlash during a town hall meeting, as potential redistricting could include liberal areas, jeopardizing his chances for re-election.
Governor Gavin Newsom may enhance his presidential aspirations by advocating gerrymandering reforms in California, an effort reacting to Republican strategies in Texas.
Polls indicate that a significant portion of California voters may oppose Newsom's gerrymandering initiative, raising questions about its viability.
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