[DumpsterDiver]

So, the election was between two so-called Democrats?

Yep, those were our "choices".

[SunkenCiv]

Huh. That's kinda different. Maybe not for California...

So, the winner ran as an independent?

1) he'll blame whatever opposition is left for being opposed to whatever change he demands

2) he'll blame the state gov't for local budget shortfalls

3) he'll blame the federal gov't for local budget shortfalls

4) he'll alienate a lot of MOR Dims in LA and statewide

5) he'll be on the short list for Hillary's running mate in 2008

[goldstategop]

Yep. Two liberal Democrats. Their politics ain't a secret but I think you'll find AV doesn't rise higher than mayor due to his politics. Neither him nor S.F's mayor will ever be elected Governor. This is a middle of the road state and the Democrats have been moving Left for some time since.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)