The LIVE California Primary Thread for March 2, 2004

[CounterCounterCulture]

The LIVE California Primary Thread for March 2, 2004

U.S. PRESIDENT- Republican
Bush, George W. (unopposed)

U.S. PRESIDENT- Democrat
Edwards, John
Kerry, John F.
Kucinich, Dennis
Sharpton, Al

U.S. SENATE - Republican
Ball, Danney
Casey, Toni C.
Hatch, Barry L.
Jones, Bill
Kaloogian, Howard
Marin, Rosario
Quraishi, Bill
Stewart, James
Van Zandt, John M.

U.S. SENATE- Democrat
Boxer, Barbara (unopposed)

PROP 55
Kindergarten-University Public Education Facilities Bond Act of 2004.
YES NO

PROP 56
State Budget, Related Taxes, and Reserve. Voting Requirements. Penalties. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute.
YES NO

PROP 57
Economic Recovery Bond Act.
YES NO

PROP 58
California Balanced Budget Act.
YES NO

+ tons of local races and issues

[CounterCounterCulture]

re: American Independent party

Yeah, many people register with AIP thinking they're going decline-to-state and that boosts AIP's numbers artificially.

[goldstategop]

Not really.... its not as bad as San Francisco. I couldn't afford the cost of living up there never mind the fact these people have views that are practically the opposite of the rest of the State and for that matter, the country.

[sfRummygirl]

Long Beach is still more conservative?

[Simmy2.5]

From where I'm at (when I'm home. Currently going to college at UCR)...there are no bridges to take (San Jose). So, going to SF? Go up the peninsula, Oakland, go the other way.

But why would I go to SF or Oakland? Want fine dining or shopping? Just go to Santana Row! Plenty of great restuarants (granted, expensive, but the area is very nice!). Heck, I can walk across the street to Valley Fair if I wanted to (Cheesecake Factory!).

[socal_parrot]

Orange also now reporting in at 11.5%. The biggest county in the country, San Berdo is still at zilch precints reporting.

[MattAMiller]

I also just noticed that Kucinich is beating Dean right now.

[sfRummygirl]

Oh yeah, Santana Row....I keep forgetting that they got it built after the fire.

[goldstategop]

Parts of it aren't. I live in Rohrabacher's District. However, I am in Rat territory for both state houses and my vote's meaningless in November. I'm tempted to skip the election this fall if it turns out the President can win without me.

[Positive]

"55 is passing by 50.6 now. Looks like it might be pulling away. Nothing from Orange County yet, and San Diego still has around 13% reporting."

Many folks think that San Francisco is this big deal. Frisco city and county has a population of about 800,000.

Orange County and San Diego County (both Republican counties) are approximately 3,000,000 each.

[GOPrincess]

Maybe once the OC and SD numbers are in, 55 won't be looking so good??

[CounterCounterCulture]

do you realize that this would have been election night for the recall election if the 9th Circuit decision hadn't been overturned?

Ahhhh yes, that's right.
And there probably wouldn't have been a 57/58 at this time.

[GOPrincess]

Per a note below, San Bernardino hasn't reported either, and the Inland Empire trends conservative... 55 could be close.

[calcowgirl]

"It's getting blown away....."

WHEW!

[sfRummygirl]

Yeah, that's how the rats get you. With squeezing you out of the state houses.
Man, I wish Kaloogian won.
I just heard measure A isn't sold yet. It needs two-thirds.

[GOPrincess]

Don't take the chance, at least show up to vote for GWB...every vote counts :).

(PS My children were the third generation in my family in a row born in L.B. ...)

[sfRummygirl]

Let me know about A, if you are the lead pinger here...the local news just went off.

[goldstategop]

In safe districts. I also voted for Kaloogian. GOPers appeared to vote for the most familiar name on the ballot. Don't ask why, its human nature to pick the recognizable irrespective of other considerations.

[Simmy2.5]

That 2/3rds requirement since Prop. 13 has done wonders. Who knows how many eronious taxes were averted because not enough idiots voted.

Too bad the Bay Area is getting more to the left everyday though. Used to be a great place to live.

[goldstategop]

Its a long way til November... :)

[goldstategop]

Actually with bonds, a 55% vote's necessary. Before that used to be two thirds.