First Take: Whitman's foes take to the radio. Schwarzenegger to re-select Maldonado. Affirmative action on trial.

First Take: Whitman’s foes take to the radio. Schwarzenegger to re-select Maldonado. Affirmative action on trial.

Feb. 16, 2010 6:12 AM PT

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A group of Democrats calling themselves Level the Playing Field 2010 has launched a new radio spot and a new website attacking Republican candidate Meg Whitman.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to resubmit the nomination of Sen. Abel Maldonado for lieutenant governor today.

Larry Gordon reports that the University of California’s ban on affirmative action programs may face a federal legal test.

Dan Walters says lawmakers in Sacramento can learn something from looking at L.A.’s budget woes.

-- Anthony York

First Take: Whitman’s foes take to the radio. Schwarzenegger to re-select Maldonado. Affirmative action on trial.