[NormsRevenge]

Yet we have an election in a few months where those same folks that got us in this mess can be replaced. People do have the power to change the course of this state and nation, but do they have the will or cranial capacity to do so?

Place your bets.

[NormsRevenge]

.. but don’t bet the homestead on it.. there is also this..

California voters view Democratic party more favorably than the GOP. Democrats also hold big lead in generic congressional vote test.
http://field.com/fieldpollonline/subscribers/Rls2282.pdf

[InsensitiveConservative]

I’ll believe that when I see it. Voters here will continue to vote themselves into financial ruin.

[Seaplaner]

I can report that when called by the Field Poll in 1988, I was clearly being steered toward giving answers that supported liberal and left-leaning positions; and, was nudged (unsuccessfully) toward supporting Mister Dukakis.

In my judgment, the Field Poll is beyond bias, and is in the left wing "activist" category.

[Notasoccermom]

63%) report being financially worse off than they were a year ago.

They must not have polled those who were south of the border a year ago.

[OKIEDOC]

NormsRevenge wrote:
Yet we have an election in a few months where those same folks that got us in this mess can be replaced. People do have the power to change the course of this state and nation, but do they have the will or cranial capacity to do so?
Place your bets.

Comment:

I'm betting the farm that California voters are on par with the IQ of a desert cactus or liberal mind numbed robot.

I see no hope for my fellow California voters, other than a major catastrophe to shake their faith in Democrat Party socialism.

[skeeter]

I have little hope for things to improve any time soon in this state. People here would probably be surprised to learn that not only is there a functioning government in Sacramento, but that it is more responsible for California's poor economic performance than is the one in DC they do know about.

[Freedom_Is_Not_Free]

Still looking for signs of recession...

California is $30 Billion in debt. The Governator wants to BORROW anouther $15 billion rather than cut spending.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601103&sid=a3lR30ToJgrg

California is to begin paying all government employees minimum wage.

http://conservativepulse.com/home/2008/07/arnold-to-cut-ca-state-employees-pay-to-minimum-wage/

Unemployment is at 6.8% and RISING - up 1.5% from a year ago. June unemployment had the largest one month jump since 1976.

California consumer buying has plunged.

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/05/15/business/rtrcol16.php

Prices for food and fuel are higher in California than any other state in the nation (other than maybe Hawaii?)

Nope, no sign of recession here. Everything is just fine. Shop! Spend. Get a house. Get two. Best time to buy, EVER.

[Joan Kerrey]

Most do not expect improvement next year.
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When Californians vote over and over again for the same crooks and misfits what in the world would they expect?

[paul51]

A record number of Californians (63%) report being financially worse off than they were a year ago

The other 37% work in the state house.

[Zathras]

Its the real estate market.
I was down there a month ago and tried to convince people 2002 was much worse but no luck.

They are convinced Bush is the cause of it and nothing will change their minds.