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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 22, 2002


Antonio Gonzalez Hosts Election Watch on KPFK- 90.7 FM Radio

With fifteen days left before Election Day, the William C. Velasquez Institute (WCVI) and KPFK - 90.7 FM Radio, have put together 10 days of talk radio discussing many of the issues and concerns facing voters prior to Election Day.

Antonio Gonzalez, president of the William C. Velasquez Institute will host the 10 days of programming from 8 to 9 p.m. beginning Monday October 21st through November 5th, which is Election Day. Co-hosting with Antonio are Christine Soto, and Dr. Raul Hinojosa. The following is a line-up of themes and invited guests scheduled for the shows.

Monday, October 21st Minorities and the Fight for Congress
Andres Gonzalez - Director of Latino Outreach for the DNC
Gregory Moore - NAACP Voter Fund
Tuesday, October 22nd AB 60, The Driver's License Bill and the Davis Veto
Assemblyman Gil Cedillo
Assemblyman Marco Firebaugh
Russ Lopez, Deputy Press Secretary for Governor
Davis Gustavo Vargas - KWKW
Wednesday, October 23rd Greens in California - Spoilers or New Options?
Peter Camejo - Green Candidate for Governor
Josefina Aranda - Green Candidate for Santa Monica City Council
Thursday, October 24th Cuba and Elections
State Representative Annie Betancourt - Democratic Candidate for Congress in Florida
Fernando Aruca - Radio Progresso
Monday, October 28th California Elections and Money
Dr. Fernando Guerra, Loyola Marymount University
Alfredo Gutierrez, Former Candidate for Governor
Tuesday, October 29th

California and L.A. School Bonds (1st Hour)
Fabian Nunez, LAUSD Government Relations and Assemblyman-Elect for AD 46
Assemblywoman Jackie Goldberg

Proposition 49 After School Initiative (2nd Hour) Arnold Schwarzenegger
Caprice Young, LAUSD Board President
Rocky Delgadillo, L.A. City Attorney

Wednesday, October 30th Election Day Registration
Antonio Villaraigosa, Former Speaker of California State Assembly
Rob McKay, McKay Foundation
Thursday, October 31st L.A. Secessions
L.A. County Supervisor Gloria Molina
State Senator Richard Alarcon
Friday, November 1st

Latinos Running for Governor in Texas and New Mexico (1st Hour)
Andy Hernandez, St. Mary's University
Tony Sanchez Campaign
Bill Richardson Campaign

California Latino Summit (2nd Hour)
Francisco Estrada, MALDEF
Viola Gonzalez, Latino Issues Forum
Angela Acosta, HOPE

Monday, November 4th Pre-Election Night
Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante
Bill McPherson, Republican Candidate for Lt. Governor
Donna Warren, Green Party Candidate for Lt. Governor
Tuesday, November 5th Election Night Results
Various Pollsters and Analysts
 
How Do Latinos Vote?
Phone Poll, Exit Surveys & More
Phone Poll, Exit Surveys & More
Antonio Gonzalez On the Airwaves
Antonio Gonzalez On the Airwaves