OK. This morning I was sure that I knew how I would vote in the California Recall election that will be held in little over a month. I was going to vote:
1. No on the Recall! It's a BAD Idea!
2. On the second part that asks: If Governor Davis is recalled; who do you want to be governor? I was going to vote for Arianna Huffington. Even though she is an independant and I fear this election. This morning, I even looked up her online site and sent her a letter.
Then I watched the first of the debates.
You can watch the debate here.
After watching the broadcast, I changed my mind. If the elections were held tomorrow I would vote for someone else.
Five of the 135 candidates participated in the debates. Arnold bowed out. Only those who would get at least 4% of the vote (according to polls taken) were invited. Those participating were: State Lt. Governor Cruz Bustamante, Arianna Huffington, State Sen. Tom McClintock, Former Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth and the Green Party's Peter Camejo.
Here's my take:
1. My former favorite, Arianna Huffington didn't do as good of job as I expected. I didn't think she held her own, and if one didn't know anything about her, I don't think you would be impressed.
2. In the past, I always liked Cruz Bustamante, but of late I've becomed disillusioned with him. He was OK, but his performance tonight didn't change my mind.
3. Tom McClintock sounds good and appeared confident and very comfortable. A very good speaker. His voice sounds like Martin Sheen of the West Wing. If I didn't disagree with him on almost every issue. I might be impressed. We are going to have to watch out for him. I am afraid he will be a Republican Canditate for President one day and I will then be very unhappy.
4. Peter Ueberroth is a nice guy. I disagreed with him on at least half of the issues. He is likable. But like most Republicans, thinks we can somehow pay for services without taxes. I wouldn't vote for him.
5. The Green Party's Peter Camejo did a great job. I was very impressed and have to do more research on the guy. He is reasonable, well spoken and really seemed to be on top of the issues. For the moment he's my man.
I have always voted for Democrats in major State and Federal races, and was pretty mad at Ralph Nader and those who voted for him when when George W. Bush became our president. I don't want a Republican to win and allow our State to be governed by such as Tom McClintock. I fear for the judiciary. but boy do I like Peter Camejo. I guess its good that I don't have to vote tomorrow. I need to think hard on this one.
One thing for sure. We need to enact a law to prevent paid signature takers in this state. Grass roots should mean Grass Roots. Not who has enough money to buy an election!
Posted by Judi at September 3, 2003 6:56 PM | TrackBack