Disgruntled California voters have blown up their election system by approving Proposition 14, which tosses out the current political party-based primary system in all but presidential races.
The measure was far ahead in early returns, with about 60 percent of votes in favor and 40 against with more than 12 percent of precincts reported.
Backed strongly by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Proposition 14 called for a new "open" primary, in which all candidates for an office - except those in presidential primaries - appear on a ballot given to voters regardless of party registration.
Under the system - which Washington state has already adopted - the top two vote-getters who emerge from a primary square off in a general election, even if they are from the same political party.
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Thanks for the link. Now I can slit my wrists...
I had hoped folks would have the good sense to avoid this. Just damn...
You know what, I should just calm down regarding Prop 14.
We’ll have two Democrats running for Governor this year, so what’s the difference.
We’ll have two Democrats running for Senator too.
Same ole same ole...
Maybe we SHOULD leave this state. Every year, two libs for each office?? No one EVER has to pander even a little to conservatives??