LIVE THREAD - California special election (props 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80)

California Secretary of State- Special Statewide Election ^ | Tuesday evening November 8th

[ajolympian2004]

TODAY, Californians are heading to the polls to vote on several major propositions that shall dramatically affect both the political and economic future of our state.

We are following the activity and will report the results.

California Propositions

2.8% of precincts reporting as of Nov 08 08:13 PM PST

Results: http://www.sfgate.com/election/

[ruthles]

Amazing that 73 is so controversial - 53-47? Gosh, a lot of Californians think their minor daughters shouldn't have to let their parents know if they are seeking abortions, but at the same time know that they need parental PERMISSION to go on a school trip or get a cavity filled.

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Precisely. You can't take anything stronger than an aspirine, vote or drink alcohol without parental permission, yet you CAN have an abortion?? It's insane.

[hsalaw]

"I think conservatives are pulling for YES on 73, 74, 75, 76, 77 and 78."

I think conservatives would be happy if both 78 and 79 failed. 78 is the lesser of the two evils.

[goldstategop]

Arnold has a split victory. Two of (74 and 75) the four measures he championed passed. Three if you count Prop. 73 which he also endorsed. The Democrats are even less popular than him and the election is NOT to be read as a voter endorsement of the way they run things up in Sacramento.

(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie.Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")

[JWojack]

the VP has to have the requirements as the President because he has to be able to assume the presidency.

Thanks. That was too obvious, I should have thought of that...

Although, technically, wouldn't that mean everyone in the line of succession would have to be a natural-born citizen? There's a whole lot of people there...

[TheBigB]

Still, 2 out of Arnie's 4, plus the parental notification amendment passing...IN California. Take the wins where they come.

[hsalaw]

Me too.

[HitmanLV]

It's genuinely whacked.

[GVnana]

Still only 12% of precincts reporting. Could be a long night.

[Looper]

Does it say what part of LA county?

[avant_garde]

Concerning Proposition 77 Redistricting

Why would you want an unelected panel deciding the district lines? Seems the conservative position would have only elected officials so that they could be held accountable by voters!

[againstallhope]

it's not our daughters. it's someone elses. If a 16 year needs one, just as well.

[HitmanLV]

I'm pleased.

[NormsRevenge]

stale toast and 3 day old coffee. :-}

[NormsRevenge]

Does it say what part of LA county?


No ..

[BurbankKarl]

16 year old? try 12.

[ajolympian2004]

One thought... I actually started a LIVE THREAD. :)

I guess that means I'm officially a FReeper now. ;)

[GVnana]

Too late to vote on it. Read about it later.

[July 4th]

Overall, if the numbers hold, it looks like a good night in CA. The drug props are going down, as well as the electricity prop.

[NormsRevenge]

I think 73 74 and 75 will pass, 77 possibly and 76 is a definite dark horse, 78 79 and 80 are toast.

[BurbankKarl]

The LA County votes are the absentees....the 300k returned almost match the total numbers they are posting.