Effort to recall governor qualifies for California ballot: Gray Davis Will Face Recall Election

Associated Press ^ | 07-23-03

[Brian S]

Gov. Gray Davis became the nation's first governor in 82 years to face a recall election, as California's secretary of state announced Wednesday that a Republican-led campaign once discounted as improbable had qualified for the ballot.

Davis, a career Democratic politician who was elected in a landslide in 1998 before his popularity plunged amid California's energy crisis and budget deficit, must face the electorate in 60 to 80 days, according to state law.

[Beck_isright]

Too bad we can't recall the 9th Circuit also...

[B Knotts]

LOL

Sounds like a plan!

[Cultural Jihad]

Drudgereport has this:

CALIFORNIA RECALL

[VRWC_minion]

Drudge read it here first.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Some have said that it is happiness NOT to live in interesting times. Bustamonte is making his move-according to recent reports. Wonder if he will get Mexican support up to and including fighting in the streets?

[B Knotts]

But, all kidding aside, I am a bit concerned about some of the noises he's making, and wonder if anything can be done if he chooses to try a "palace coup."

[ibbryn]

I got my wife a nice Mini 14 when Greyout got hired. I figured he'd ban them soon. Glad I was wrong (but he still has 80 days).

[TheSpottedOwl]

Gov. Gray Davis became the nation's first governor in 82 years to face a recall election, as California's secretary of state announced Wednesday that a Republican-led campaign once discounted as improbable had qualified for the ballot.

Couldn't happen to a more deserving politician. Yes, I remember how they sneered and said we'd never get enough petitions. Hahaha!

[Torie]

Arnold's spokeman on KFI radio shot down the story that Arnold had decided not to run. He is still mulling it over.

[VRWC_minion]

If he does, he then takes responsibility for the deficit without the ability to blame the old guy. Its a lose-lose for him politically.

[steveegg]

Thanks for that bit of ugly news. BTW, that would be a plurality ("simple majority" is 50% +1).

Break out the cards; we need the best single GOP candidate to knock out Grayout.

[B Knotts]

As far as I know, yes, you can.

[lainie]

"It is my duty today to certify the first recall election of a governor in California history"

[steveegg]

Seems we've been beating the rest of the media all day.

[ysoitanly]

I am pretty certain the language is ambiguous enough that he could appoint himself. This isn't the exact verbiage, but it goes something like *if necessary* he can appoint someone (him). My guess is the 'if necessary' will be wildly contested if he invokes it. Please feel free to correct me if anyone has more specific information!!

[breakem]

I believe you vote ansentee in all elections. That's one reason for the 60 day minimum and a time retriction on candidate announcements.

[lainie]

So, it's too late for Doofus to resign and derail the process, right?

[mdittmar]

Better Title

Gray Davis Will Face Recall Election

[ysoitanly]

You're absolutely right on the terminology. Thanks.