First Take: Poll position

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A new poll shows Tom Campbell and Meg Whitman leading their respective primaries and both closing in on their Democratic challengers. Democrats are preparing to counter some of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s budget proposals.

George Skelton looks at the Supreme Court’s campaign finance ruling.

New lawsuits are being filed against the state to stop clear-cutting of forests.

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-- Anthony York