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/

[Third Order]

so is the low San Bernandino turnout real? showing 12% here:
http://vote2005.ss.ca.gov/Returns/status.htm

[newzjunkey]

With LA County still out, it'll probably be a clean sweep. The "right" voters simply didn't bother voting and the easily lead were frightened into voting.

[NormsRevenge]

G'
Nite Ernest, get some rest, take care.

We'll dissect the corpse tomorrow. ;-)

[Prime Choice]

Nevada isn't failing the gut check on this issue tonight.

All due to your brilliant guidance, I'm sure.

[Cedric]

You, sir, are truly deluded.

[onyx]

Thanks Torie. I still CARE A LOT about CA.
I have not given up on my home state. Not yet.
Not until another democrat sits in the governor's mansion.

When the races are called (cemented) please ping me.
I am going to bed now. It's nearly 1:00AM here.

[REDWOOD99]

Please don't tell him to move here! We have enough nuts in this state.

[Arizona Carolyn]

Next to spending like drunken sailors, that is my biggest complaint with the GOP these days... and, I suspect, one reason our Senator McCain is walking the thin line lately -- since we all know he thinks he's running for President -- he has to keep these business men in AZ happy so they'll fork over the dough-re-me.

[Torie]

Sleep well. We won't know about 73 and 75 for two more hours, if then!

[HitmanLV]

I love visiting California but would never live there. Not my kinda state.

When the battle comes to my backyard I'll be in it!

In the meanwhile, I'll be glad to point out the deficiencies of California!

[DAC22]

Plenty of San Diego Co. to go as well, heavy for us.

[Prime Choice]

The "right" voters simply didn't bother voting...

If they couldn't be bothered to vote, then they weren't the "right" voters at all.

[fetts]

I heard that Cardinal Mahony spoke up in favor of 73, but I don't know if anyone is listening to him anymore.

[Uncle Kermie]

While I like those counties, my point is that San Diego and Riverside are showing roughly 50% reported precincts while LA and San Bernardino are reporting 2.7% and 7% respectively. They have barely blipped.

I still think the play is in LA and San Bernardino, but I eagerly hope for San Diego, Orange and Riverside to stuff the ballot boxes.

[Cedric]

Please retract your invitation to HitmanNY.

The last thing we need here is another trite, inane blowhard!

[Prime Choice]

When the battle comes to my backyard I'll be in it!

Yeah. Talking a mean game as always, I'm sure.

Say goodnight, Gracie.

[Torie]

Post 689 is San Bernadino numbers.

[HitmanLV]

I love visiting California but would never live there. Not my kinda state.

When the battle comes to my backyard I'll be in it!

In the meanwhile, I'll be glad to point out the deficiencies of California!

[SoCalPol]

San Diego is going to have to declare bankruptcy soon, the housing prices are falling which will zap those interest only home buyers, the entertainment companies are laying off 500 people at a pop...

As a native of San Diego I don't see it that way.
Our new mayor will change the direction it was in.
Jobs here are fine, not the problems LA has.
We have more diversity with major bio tech, wireless comm,
ship building, huge construction going on, largest militay
pop in the world, major conventions booked for the next
7 yrs., aerospace, etc, etc, and a population over
3 million.

[SmithL]

State Ballot Measures
48.9% ( 8638 of 17657 ) precincts reporting as of Nov 8, 2005 at 10:42 pm

Statewide Returns	County Returns | County Status

   Propositions                      Yes Votes   Pct.   No Votes   Pct.

  N    Minor's Pregnancy          1,813,312  49.4   1,857,188  50.6  Map

  N    Teacher Tenure             1,763,517  47.6   1,935,235  52.4  Map

  Y    Public Union Dues          1,864,146  50.5   1,828,497  49.5  Map

  N    Spending/Funding           1,488,717  40.3   2,199,670  59.7  Map

  N    Redistricting              1,586,553  43.3   2,071,827  56.7  Map

  N    Rx Drug Discounts          1,523,596  41.9   2,111,202  58.1  Map

  N    Rx Drug Rebates            1,406,696  38.9   2,200,940  61.1  Map

  N    Electric Regulation        1,233,933  34.8   2,310,524  65.2  Map