Posted on 10/28/2010 3:45:12 PM PDT by SmithL
It might not seem unusual for the state Democratic Party to shower a district with mail pieces promoting an incumbent member one week before Election Day.
But one member for whom they are now spending, Democratic Sen. Jenny Oropeza, died unexpectedly last week at age 53.
State law prohibits replacing a candidate on the ballot or calling a special election to fill a vacant office this close to a scheduled election. So the name of the late Long Beach senator remains on the ballot against Republican John Stammreich and Libertarian David Ruskin.
If Oropeza wins in the safe Democratic district, a special election for the seat will be called in early December when members are sworn in. The state Democratic Party has spent $46,135 to explain that possible outcome to voters in the 28th Senate District.
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A Republican can’t win this seat, anyways. Let her have the seat, but don’t let her vote.
How brain-dead do you have to be to vote for a DEAD candidate?
Especially when you know that
(1)If you vote for a dead candidate, you won't be represented until after another election is held, and
(2)Many thousands of dollars will be wasted to hold an unnecessary special election.
The Dems will spend your time and money for something as stupid as this?
The dead vote, so what better candidate for them to support. Is she conducting town hall meetings via seance?
Condolences and prayers for her family and friends.
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