[pogo101]

Personally I favor the instant runoff. I could vote

1. McClintock
2. Arnold

and Arnold would probably win, but in the "runoff" phase.

The problem with your approach -- "as many [runoffs] as it takes" -- is that it leaves the already-decided-to-be-recalled Governor paralyzed and, if not without power, certainly without influence. That's not good for the state, IMO.

[Graewoulf]

"Instant" decisions such as opinion polls, expert analysis and quoted soundbites are good for ad-oriented TV channels, but are not suited for choosing a CEO of the seventh largest economy in the World.

The time, effort and money spent on choosing a CEO should approximate the value the voters place on the importance of the office.

If you like instant, carefree decisions, then be happy with whomever a minority chooses. Enjoy the democrats' paradise: The Socialist Republic of California!