The Political Cost To Wal-Mart Supporters

"The election in the small bedroom community 12 miles east of downtown Los Angeles was widely seen as a key battle in Wal-Mart's efforts to expand in Southern California. Wal-Mart wants to build 40 Supercenters, which combine a regular Wal-Mart store with a discount grocery market, in the state.

Wal-Mart's Supercenters have received a largely warm welcome in outlying communities in the Inland Empire. But unions, some politicians and some neighborhood activists have vigorously fought to keep them out of Los Angeles County."

Thanks to Chris Steins