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
No, they both ran as Democrats. We have a sort of primary-type election and then the top two condidates (regardless of party afflication) have a run-off. The only Republican running didn't make the grade.
"Condidates" was a typo, but I decided to leave it that way. :-)