[hunter112]

As has been pointed out, the WA recall laws don't allow a possibility of it at this time, but WA does have the initiative process. Changing the law to allow recall for broader purposes might just be what is called for here.

The anger at Gregoire must be harnessed to do something effective, or it will surely dissipate. A voter-sponsored initiative will go a long way to keeping that anger simmering. If an initiative can be readied for the 2006 ballot, it would put a lot of Rats on the spot.

[CyberAnt]

"The anger at Gregoire must be harnessed to do something effective, or it will surely dissipate"

You make a good point. I believe our recall had 2 effective elements - a person willing to put some money into the pot - Darrell Issa put in $1 million. We also had another person who spearheaded the organization. He also got the help of a radio station personality.

It can be done. And .. if you can change the law by 2006 - it would put the dems on notice that their FRAUD did not go unnoticed and they won't be able to get away with it again. And .. you have the general shift to the right happening in WA as well .. which could only help your cause. I wish you all well .. it's hard work - but winning that battle will be so satisfying.

[Hostage]

As has been pointed out, the WA recall laws don't allow a possibility of it at this time, but WA does have the initiative process. Changing the law to allow recall for broader purposes might just be what is called for here.

I remember having this same discussion several weeks ago with the poster Publius who is very knowledgeable about the exact laws in Washington State regarding recall and initiatives.

I recall him saying the recall was part of the state constitution and that an initiative cannot be used to change the state consitution. It would be to the legislature to change the consititution.